Maps of world
Map of all of the surface of Earth. Maps of continents, countries, regions, and cities.
Global Climate Risk Index
The Global Climate Risk Index analyses to what extent countries have been affected by the impacts of weather-related loss events
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Emergency numbers by country
Most public switched telephone networks have a particular emergency telephone number or universal emergency telephone number that allows a caller to contact local emergency services for help. The emergency number varies from nation to nation; it is commonly a three-digit number that can be effortlessly learned and dialed rapidly. Some countries have different emergency numbers for each service.
Read MoreA 2016 version of the 1914 isochronic London / World travel times map
Relates posts: – Isochronic distances in days from London (1914) – Isochronic distances in days from London (1881)
Read MoreLaws on corporal punishment around the World
Corporal punishment or physical punishment is punishment intended to cause physical pain, including physical chastisement such as spanking, paddling, or
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Landlocked Countries: When Geography Becomes Your Biggest Challenge
Being stuck without a coastline sounds like a minor inconvenience until you’re trying to run a country. No ports means every single thing you import or export has to cross someone else’s border first. Your economy depends on keeping good relations with neighbors. One diplomatic spat and suddenly your trade routes disappear.
Read MoreMajor plane crash sites mapped
Major plane crash sites (1985-2015) One hundred years of plane crashes
Read MoreDecember through March precipitation anomalies
Via weather.com
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