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One way to make internet users really happy is to combine great aesthetics and good design with interesting and fresh information. People genuinely enjoy learning new things about the world while being entertained, and one of our favorite corners of the internet for that is this fantastic subreddit for map lovers around the globe.

The cartography, geography, and travel-loving members of the online community share the best maps they’ve seen while others go as far as to flex their skills and create their own. We’ve collected some of their most interesting and unusual maps to give you a brand new perspective on life on Planet Earth (and maybe even help you learn something new along the way). Scroll down to enjoy them and don’t forget to give the upvote button a gentle boop next to every map that you liked. Got your safari hats on? Onwards!

Bored Panda had a chat with the founder of the popular map-lovers' subreddit, land surveyor Patrick McGranaghan, about the community, his recent travels, and maps of his own creation. Check out what he told us, below.

#1

Equal Wealth Distribution Globally And Locally

Equal Wealth Distribution Globally And Locally

summersunsun Report

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Old Zealand

Old Zealand

infynitsaddnes Report

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Tucker Cahooter
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now you have no excuses for not knowing what New Zealand looks like (given it typically falls off the map)

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#3

The State Of World Press Freedom

The State Of World Press Freedom

madneon_ Report

#5

The World In 250 Million Years

The World In 250 Million Years

Tacama Report

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Agfox
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sending thoughts and prayers to the US for it's forthcoming border problems, lol

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#6

Standard Paper Sizes

Standard Paper Sizes

PepperBlues Report

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Otto Katz
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How did Chile end up lumped in w/ the US and the rest of Central America and Columbia, etc? and the Philippines?

#8

European Countries With A Higher Social Progress Index Than The Us

European Countries With A Higher Social Progress Index Than The Us

reddit.com Report

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Lene
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm stupid.... what does the social progress index say? How good we are at having friends? May or may not google it. Some day. Dunno.

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#9

Someone Here Posted A Map Of Earthquakes Since 1900 (Top One) Now Watch It 1by1 To The Map Of Actual Tectonic Plates (Bottom One)

Someone Here Posted A Map Of Earthquakes Since 1900 (Top One) Now Watch It 1by1 To The Map Of Actual Tectonic Plates (Bottom One)

Lntc26 Report

#10

Countries That Provide Military Aid To Ukraine (January 2023)

Countries That Provide Military Aid To Ukraine (January 2023)

KungUnderBerget Report

#11

Percentage Of Vegetarians In Every State Of India

Percentage Of Vegetarians In Every State Of India

khooni-darinda69 Report

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#12

A Population Density Map Of Illinois

A Population Density Map Of Illinois

Pecners Report

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#13

Percentage Of Population That Feel Their Country Has Benefited From Eu Membership

Percentage Of Population That Feel Their Country Has Benefited From Eu Membership

Logical_Scientist221 Report

#14

The 2022 Edition Of The Global Peace Index

The 2022 Edition Of The Global Peace Index

6_zeros Report

#15

Which Country Has The Most Attractive Men According To Europe

Which Country Has The Most Attractive Men According To Europe

reddit.com Report

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ZuriLovesYou
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how basically all of Europe thinks Italy has the hottest men, but Italy doesn't.

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#17

Land Reclamation In The Netherlands

Land Reclamation In The Netherlands

ElPolloPayaso Report

#18

Which Country Has The Most Naturally Armored Area On Earth? I Think It's China!

Which Country Has The Most Naturally Armored Area On Earth? I Think It's China!

reddit.com Report

#19

Mediterranean Sea Fits Inside Australia - Should Be A Much Better Image Than Last One

Mediterranean Sea Fits Inside Australia - Should Be A Much Better Image Than Last One

SteelDeliverance Report

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WindySwede
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never noticed there is a face right of Greece! With the eye ending in Istanbul. Half in sea, half on land. With a nose and mouth.

#21

As Of 2020, Half Of The Us Lives In The Black Counties, Half Live In The Orange

As Of 2020, Half Of The Us Lives In The Black Counties, Half Live In The Orange

CarthagoDelendaEst92 Report

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Sky Render
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1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And around 1/8th of the national population lives in the tiny strip on the west coast. Most of the rest lives on the east coast.

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#22

How To Say Number "92" In European Countries

How To Say Number "92" In European Countries

Redstream28 Report

#23

The Most Popular Languages Learnen On Duolingo Per Country

The Most Popular Languages Learnen On Duolingo Per Country

cutSnail Report

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#24

Today Joseph And Mary Would Have To Pass Through 15 Checkpoints To Get From Nazareth To Bethlehem. - Map

Today Joseph And Mary Would Have To Pass Through 15 Checkpoints To Get From Nazareth To Bethlehem. - Map

MardukSyria Report

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#25

Border Between China And Kazakhstan In Xinjiang Region

Border Between China And Kazakhstan In Xinjiang Region

eivarXlithuania Report

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#26

% Of People Who Think Their Culture Is Superior To Others (Europe)

% Of People Who Think Their Culture Is Superior To Others (Europe)

UpeopleRamazing Report

#27

1920 Australian Map Of Sheep

1920 Australian Map Of Sheep

Evilaars Report

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Tucker Cahooter
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe time to get an updated map. We've been metric for about 50 years

#28

Legality Of Islamic Dresses For Woman

Legality Of Islamic Dresses For Woman

cactus_sunshine Report

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Otto Katz
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Iraq, Burqa mandatory for women now. Map needs to be updated.

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#29

Status Of Democracy In Europe According To The Eiu Democracy Index 2022

Status Of Democracy In Europe According To The Eiu Democracy Index 2022

Connor_The_Iguana Report

#30

8 Ways To Divide The Netherlands

8 Ways To Divide The Netherlands

reserveduitser Report

#31

Distribution Of Grey And Red Squirrels In The UK

Distribution Of Grey And Red Squirrels In The UK

Money_Astronaut9789 Report

#32

Countries In Europe Where Escaping From Prison Isn’t A Crime

Countries In Europe Where Escaping From Prison Isn’t A Crime

ElPolloPayaso Report

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#33

Europeans Who Would Fight For Their Own Country

Europeans Who Would Fight For Their Own Country

CeceLovezz Report

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Lene
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I would fight for my country as a resistance fighter. Not as a soldier. But I'm not sure. I've never really thought about it.

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#34

Areas Effected By The Massive 7,8 Earthquake In Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

Areas Effected By The Massive 7,8 Earthquake In Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

Patlichan Report

#35

Countries By Self-Perceived Democracy

Countries By Self-Perceived Democracy

real_LNSS Report

#36

'it Is A Duty Towards Society To Have Children' % That Agree

'it Is A Duty Towards Society To Have Children' % That Agree

drinaciggz Report

#37

Areas Isis Wanted To Capture By 2020

Areas Isis Wanted To Capture By 2020

tonofo9668 Report

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#38

Estimated Black Population In Europe By Country

Estimated Black Population In Europe By Country

Voicemail977 Report

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#40

Americans' Opinion On Europe

Americans' Opinion On Europe

reddit.com Report

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Lene
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So they all want to go to Italy. And nobody wants to go to Russia.

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