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Discover the fascinating distribution of Jewish populations across the globe through detailed spatial analysis. This map reveals how 15.7 million Jewish people are concentrated in just 10 countries, with the United States and Israel together hosting nearly 94% of the world’s Jewish population. Explore the geographical patterns and historical forces that shaped these contemporary communities.
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Why do you dial +44 for the UK but +81 for Japan? Explore the fascinating hidden map of international phone codes that connects our world.
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The divisions within Islam have historically emerged due to theological, political, and jurisprudential differences among its followers, leading to the formation of distinct branches or sects. The two primary branches of Islam are Sunni and Shia, each representing a significant portion of the Muslim population worldwide. These divisions originated in the early years of Islam, rooted in disagreements over leadership succession following the death of Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century.
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In various countries around the world, the terminology for the fuel commonly used in internal combustion engines varies based on their native languages. The most common terms are “gasoline,” “petrol,” “essence,” and “benzene.”
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The World Bank defines Indigenous Peoples as distinct social and cultural groups that share collective ancestral ties to the lands and natural resources where they live or from which they have been displaced.
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The last 10 years have been transformational for cryptocurrency, moving from an experimental idea in which the overwhelming bulk of early projects failed to a mainstream alternative to traditional investment where 1/3 of American small companies accept its currencies as payment for goods and services.
Read MoreThe Gregorian calendar is the most widespread civil calendar and de facto global standard nowadays. 168 of the world’s nations use the Gregorian calendar as their only calendar. Although the Gregorian calendar is associated with the Catholic Church, it has been embraced by many nonreligious and non-Christian nations as a matter of convenience.
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Every country’s Wikipedia page is filled with important information detailing the nation’s economy, culture, and geography. Still, the world continues to read and represent itself on Wikipedia. There are 27 countries with hundreds of millions of monthly page views each (the U.S. and Japan are top, with three and one billion, respectively). Even in China, where Chinese-language Wikipedia is banned, the website counts over three million monthly hits.
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Currency unions involve multiple countries adopting a common currency, either formally or informally. In formal currency unions, like the Eurozone, member nations use a shared currency managed by a central authority, promoting economic integration and stability. Informal currency unions involve countries using a foreign currency for transactions, either alongside or instead of their national currency, often driven by economic considerations, historical ties, or trade facilitation. Currency unions aim to simplify transactions, enhance economic cooperation, and reduce exchange rate uncertainties among participating nations.
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Sitting down to binge on a box set or get lost in the latest Hollywood hit movie has never been more effortless. Gone are the daytimes of exploring the TV guide or heading out on a pilgrimage to Blockbuster. Today, audiences have to sit back, select their go-to streaming service, and gorge on the hours of entertainment available at their fingertips. Streaming platforms have begun to hoard new and old content in a try to lure and keep subscribers. But as the competition amplifies between streaming platforms to keep viewers coming back for more, the essential for new and exclusive content becomes ever more apparent.
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