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We can’t stop feasting our eyes on gorgeous and interesting maps, and we know that some of you Pandas can’t either. That’s why we’ve put together another list of the coolest content to come from this subreddit that has a dedicated community of nearly 1.4 million fans.

And while we can’t mention the full name of the subreddit (the internet’s gotten a lot stricter in recent years when it comes to certain words! Gosh darn you, internet censorship!), we can tell you all about the project that was started up way back in 2011 by map lover Patrick McGranaghan. What started out as a labor of love has since grown into a dedicated niche for map geeks the world over.

Patrick, the founder of the subreddit dedicated to maps told Bored Panda about how we can improve our spatial awareness and navigational skills. "The older I get, the more I realize that spatial awareness just comes naturally to some people, and for others, it's a struggle," he said, highlighting that practice and repetition are key to honing this skill.

However, just like spell check can make our grammar skills go numb, so can GPS and easily accessible digital maps harm our ability to orient ourselves. "In a way, reliance on Google Maps has made us dumber. We let the navigation app do all the work for us and don't engage with making the decisions," Patrick said. Be sure to read on for the rest of our latest interview with the subreddit's founder, Patrick, below.

In the mood for some more amazing maps? We know you are! When you’re done upvoting your fave maps in this list, check out Bored Panda’s previous posts about the cartography-loving community here, here, and here.

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#1

Oklahoma Man Hole Covers Have A City Map On, With A Blue Dot To Show Where You Are

Oklahoma Man Hole Covers Have A City Map On, With A Blue Dot To Show Where You Are

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    Animals Of The World Map

    Animals Of The World Map

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    "If you live in a place with a tall hill or some viewpoint, go up there some time and look around. Try to identify as many landmarks as you can. Notice where they are in relation to each other. Look for new landmarks that you've never noticed before and keep them in mind as you navigate your home town. If there are rivers or other features that cause chokepoints on bridges or highways, memorize all the bridges and where they go. In this way, you'll know the layout of your city and how to get around," Patrick gave us some awesome and practical advice on how to improve our navigation skills.

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    #5

    Someone Joked That Instead Of Google Earth I Should Make Doodle Earth. I Liked The Idea So I Gave It A Shot

    Someone Joked That Instead Of Google Earth I Should Make Doodle Earth. I Liked The Idea So I Gave It A Shot

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    #6

    United States Elevation Map

    United States Elevation Map

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    Bored Panda also had a chat with Patrick about the current Covid-19 situation worldwide. Vaccines are being rolled out, plenty of map-lovers would love to visit the places they've been staring at on their maps for a long time, but is it safe to travel yet? Patrick was very upfront that you have to trust your local medical and scientific experts in these matters.

    "I think we all have to take precautions, get vaccinated, and avoid risky behaviors. That said, I think we need to remember that we're fighting to eradicate this disease and get back to a normal state of affairs. I really miss the freedom of travel. We're losing years of potential happiness to the lockdowns and at some point, we need to open up. Those are issues above my pay grade though and I hope it's sooner rather than later," he shared his take on the current climate.

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    #7

    My Great Grandpa Drew This Map Of Africa In The 1910’s

    My Great Grandpa Drew This Map Of Africa In The 1910’s

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    #9

    Since You All Liked My Great Grandpa’s Drawing Of Africa At Age 12, Here’s One He Did Of Asia (Ca. 1910’s)

    Since You All Liked My Great Grandpa’s Drawing Of Africa At Age 12, Here’s One He Did Of Asia (Ca. 1910’s)

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    There are plenty of people out there who feel like everything's been mapped and Patrick's heard this response plenty of times when he's told then that he's a land surveyor and that he makes maps for a living. "People say, 'Hasn't everything been mapped?' The world is constantly changing and accurate spatial data is a fleeting thing. Google Maps certainly gives the impression that everything is mapped, but there is selection and generalization in their data," Patrick pointed out that there's a constant need to map and remap the world.

    "Infrastructure is a key thing that we all rely on and don't realize it. The electricity to turn on your lights, the fiber that carries this message, the water that you drink. All those things are traveling to you above and below ground. Construction is constantly happening along this route. Knowing where to safely build is critical."

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    He continued: "There are other themes that have spatial data too. Municipalities pass zoning and other restrictions all the time. Cities like London have an umbrella of rules about the preservation of old buildings, view-lines, noise nuisances, and other regulations. Making accurate maps is a constant struggle that is going to stay with us for a long time. As more things get built, knowing where these are located is important. Maintain the world's databases of spatial information is the task of the modern map-maker."

    #11

    A Map Of All Of The World's Roads

    A Map Of All Of The World's Roads

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    #12

    Countries That Recognises The Uyghur Genocide As Of February 26, 2021

    Countries That Recognises The Uyghur Genocide As Of February 26, 2021

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    During my previous chat with the founder of the subreddit, Patrick, he told me all about what sparked his passion for maps and how amateur cartographers can learn to create better maps. For Patrick, his love of maps started very early on in his life, all thanks to his father.

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    “I developed my passion for maps very early. My family traveled and moved around a lot. My dad taught me how to read maps and I would help him navigate. I used to flip through our Rand McNally atlas to pass hours traveling across the countryside,” he shared earlier with Bored Panda.

    #13

    Some Alternate Maps Of Down Under

    Some Alternate Maps Of Down Under

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    #14

    Map Of Most Photographed Places In The World

    Map Of Most Photographed Places In The World

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    #15

    The Iberian Peninsula At Night By Nasa

    The Iberian Peninsula At Night By Nasa

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    “Maps are invitations to explore and visit new places. They give security in the knowledge that there's a way to get to your destination. If all else fails, a map will be your guide," Patrick opened up about the romantic side of his passion for all things related to cartography.

    #16

    An Artists' Impression Of The Roman Port City Of Londinium, Established Between 47-50 Ad

    An Artists' Impression Of The Roman Port City Of Londinium, Established Between 47-50 Ad

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    #17

    World Map Resized According To Population

    World Map Resized According To Population

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    Bobert Robertson
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Canadian, that map is pretty accurate to where most of us already live anyway.... the rest is (more or less) vacant, minus some sporadic beautiful towns in the territories.

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    #18

    The Roman Empire vs. The Mongol Empire At Their Peaks

    The Roman Empire vs. The Mongol Empire At Their Peaks

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    Hans
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quite impressive. At least over here, Asian history is not taught much in school.

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    He actually came up with the idea to start the subreddit way back in 2011. At the time, he was living in a small flat in Taipei, in Taiwan. “I knew that I had a good idea and it felt almost electric. Like a fork in the road and your destiny is changing. When I moved back to the states I was able to find a career making maps (as a land surveyor) and I am grateful every day that I can do something that I love,” he shared how his excitement for the project grew from a single powerful idea that simply captivated him.

    #19

    The Island Of Sardinia As Seen From The International Space Station

    The Island Of Sardinia As Seen From The International Space Station

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    #20

    Most Popular Lastnames In Europe

    Most Popular Lastnames In Europe

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    Phendrena
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We are the Borg. Resistance is Futile. We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Your culture will adapt to service us.

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    #21

    Place Names That Contain The Word 'Peak', 'Mountain', 'Ridge', 'Plain' And 'Field' In The United States

    Place Names That Contain The Word 'Peak', 'Mountain', 'Ridge', 'Plain' And 'Field' In The United States

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    Patrick was very friendly in sharing some tips and tricks on how we can all make our maps look better. For instance, he drew attention to the fact that plenty of amateurs have great ideas, are overflowing with creativity, but their execution needs a bit of work. That way, the maps can end up looking gorgeous and less “hasty and skeletal.”

    "It is not that they are bad, it's just that they don't know that they can make their maps so much better. I'm talking about things like fonts and information boxes, detail and vicinity maps, adding gradients to water features, thoughtful color choices, shadows behind place markers. The subtleties are what make maps exquisite," the founder of the subreddit explained.

    #22

    La Plata.. Buenas Aires.. Argentina

    La Plata.. Buenas Aires.. Argentina

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    Phendrena
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Impressive urban planning. This is a clipped and rotated shot though. The road running as a diagonal from the Northwest to Southeast actually runs North to South.

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    Every Roman Settlement, And Nothing Else

    Every Roman Settlement, And Nothing Else

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    "The best way to learn how to do these things is to look at lots of maps and see how other cartographers solve these problems. Imitate the masters. Read a few books on cartography and design. Some of the books that influenced me are 'Info We Trust' by RJ Andrews, 'Cartography' by Kenneth Field, and 'Things Maps Don't Tell Us' by Armin Lobeck. If you can integrate the ideas in these books you'll be a league above the average amateur cartographer."

    Earlier, Patrick shared that he plans to start traveling again once the Covid-19 pandemic dies down a bit. On his bucket list is a trip to the Baltics, specifically, to the Soviet map store in Latvia.

    #25

    In A Straight Line You Can Go From Belguim To France 11 Times

    In A Straight Line You Can Go From Belguim To France 11 Times

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    Katz
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How many of you counted the connection points? Just to be sure it is correctly referred in heading :)

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    #26

    In Which State You Can Find The Highest Percentage Of People With Ancestry From Every European Country?

    In Which State You Can Find The Highest Percentage Of People With Ancestry From Every European Country?

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    Hans
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It would be interesting to also see the numbers along with this...

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    #27

    The British Empire At It's Territorial Peak

    The British Empire At It's Territorial Peak

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    Meanwhile, keep an eye out for the subreddit’s upcoming 10th birthday. The community will be celebrating the anniversary on its founding day, May 21. We can’t wait for the big day!

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    Be sure to give the subreddit a follow to stay up to date with the community’s latest posts, dear Pandas. And we also can’t wait to hear which of the maps featured here were your favorite and why. Got any amateur maps to share with us? Post them in the comment section for everyone else to see.

    #28

    Hand-Drawn Map Of The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth In 1618, By Me

    Hand-Drawn Map Of The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth In 1618, By Me

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    #29

    Oldest Still Open Universities In Europe (The Word University Is Omitted On The Map)

    Oldest Still Open Universities In Europe (The Word University Is Omitted On The Map)

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    Jos Poisquet
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Belgium: not correct. Catholic university of Louvain (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven) founded in 1425. Ranking 45 worldwide!

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    People Employed In Science And Technology In Europe

    People Employed In Science And Technology In Europe

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    #31

    Un Member Country That Does Not Recognise China

    Un Member Country That Does Not Recognise China

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    #32

    Nobody Lives Here - Norway: Green Blocks Of 25km2 Where Nobody Lives

    Nobody Lives Here - Norway: Green Blocks Of 25km2 Where Nobody Lives

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    #34

    Geological Map Of North America

    Geological Map Of North America

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    Mihai Mara
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks awesome, I am sure it took quite some time and dedication to complete.

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    #35

    Language Map Of China

    Language Map Of China

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    #36

    When Did Interracial Marriage Become Legal In Each U.s State?

    When Did Interracial Marriage Become Legal In Each U.s State?

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    Sum Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not saying Canada had a good influence on the north... the map says it

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    #37

    Terminology Of The British And Irish Isles

    Terminology Of The British And Irish Isles

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    #38

    Central Amsterdam In 3D, With Buildings Coloured By Age

    Central Amsterdam In 3D, With Buildings Coloured By Age

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    #39

    If You Connect The Easternmost Point With The Westernmost Point And The Northernmost With The Southernmost In Czechia, Prague Lies Almost Perfectly At The Intersection

    If You Connect The Easternmost Point With The Westernmost Point And The Northernmost With The Southernmost In Czechia, Prague Lies Almost Perfectly At The Intersection

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    Aroha
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I personally wish people didn't say Czechia... I still stubbornly will use Czech Republic :D.

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    #40

    The Longest Distance You Can Travel Between Two Points In Straight Line Without Crossing Any Ocean Or Any Major Water Bodies

    The Longest Distance You Can Travel Between Two Points In Straight Line Without Crossing Any Ocean Or Any Major Water Bodies

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    #41

    Places Where Johnny Cash Went In The Song "I've Been Everywhere"

    Places Where Johnny Cash Went In The Song "I've Been Everywhere"

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    #42

    The Solar Systems Solid Surfaces Stitched Together

    The Solar Systems Solid Surfaces Stitched Together

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    #43

    9 Ways To Divide Kazakhstan

    9 Ways To Divide Kazakhstan

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    The-JoeBai
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the laidback people are the ones doing bride kidnappings, according to this?!

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    #44

    I Drove Across The USA Visiting A Sawmill In Every State And Made A Map Of Local Woods!

    I Drove Across The USA Visiting A Sawmill In Every State And Made A Map Of Local Woods!

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    #45

    Huge Scale Model Of The Port Of Montreal At The Port Hq

    Huge Scale Model Of The Port Of Montreal At The Port Hq

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    #46

    Map Of The World's Subdivisions That Satisfies The Four Color Theorem

    Map Of The World's Subdivisions That Satisfies The Four Color Theorem

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    #47

    How Europe Is Classified By United Nations

    How Europe Is Classified By United Nations

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    #48

    Average Temperature By Countries

    Average Temperature By Countries

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    Tiny Dynamine
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This will tie in very closely with skin tones of people, which shows why we are the way we are. That is all that skin tones tell us. #endracism

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    #49

    A Japanese Map Of European Stereotypes, 1932

    A Japanese Map Of European Stereotypes, 1932

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    #50

    Number Of Turists Per Capita Of Every European Country

    Number Of Turists Per Capita Of Every European Country

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    Shelp
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    France has the most tourist arrivals of the World, followed by Spain. XX per capita is always a weird way to show things!

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    #51

    Literacy Rate By Age Group Map

    Literacy Rate By Age Group Map

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    Sum Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's nice to see my home country, Eswatini has the same colour as European countries... at least in the 15-24 age range

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    #52

    Writing Direction By Countries

    Writing Direction By Countries

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    #53

    Singapore vs. Mongolia

    Singapore vs. Mongolia

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    Fred L.
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also about half the population of Mongolia lives in the capital city.

    #54

    1000 Years Of National Borders In Europe, Overlaid On One Map

    1000 Years Of National Borders In Europe, Overlaid On One Map

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    #55

    How Many People In The Eu Use Bicycles As Their Main Mode Of Transport?

    How Many People In The Eu Use Bicycles As Their Main Mode Of Transport?

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    #56

    Iceland In The Style Of Super Mario World

    Iceland In The Style Of Super Mario World

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    Nate Hull
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Save the princess. Or just use the warp star to go anywhere other than here.

    #57

    1815 United States And Mexico

    1815 United States And Mexico

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    Dave P
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Map is false. Spainish America extened well into the area labeled UTE, most of the north West was Russia at the time.

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    #58

    Mediterranean Sea Overlaid Onto The Us

    Mediterranean Sea Overlaid Onto The Us

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    #59

    Capitol Riot: Which States Have Made The Most Arrests?

    Capitol Riot: Which States Have Made The Most Arrests?

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    Losferatu
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah yes, Texas again leading the way, followed closely by Florida. Not surprised.

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    #60

    Map Of Traditional Naming Conventions In Eurasia

    Map Of Traditional Naming Conventions In Eurasia

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    #61

    The United States Redrawn As Fifty States With Equal Population, 2010 Census

    The United States Redrawn As Fifty States With Equal Population, 2010 Census

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    #62

    Map Of European Heads Of States (Presidents, Kings, Ect.) In January 1930, This Time Also Including Governors Of Colonies. Yes, King Michael Of Romania Was Only 9 At This Point

    Map Of European Heads Of States (Presidents, Kings, Ect.) In January 1930, This Time Also Including Governors Of Colonies. Yes, King Michael Of Romania Was Only 9 At This Point

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    Shelp
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess the guy in the USSR was the official... president of that time (?) Because that's definitely not Stalin

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    #63

    Maps Of The Netherlands Between The 1st Century Ad (Left) And 10th Century Ad (Right) Showing The Effect Of The Constantly Sinking Coastline

    Maps Of The Netherlands Between The 1st Century Ad (Left) And 10th Century Ad (Right) Showing The Effect Of The Constantly Sinking Coastline

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    #64

    If 100 People Lived In The Eu, Where Would They Live?

    If 100 People Lived In The Eu, Where Would They Live?

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    #65

    All Men's Olympic Gold Medal Winners Since 2000 In Water-Polo Were Born In This Area

    All Men's Olympic Gold Medal Winners Since 2000 In Water-Polo Were Born In This Area

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    #66

    Gender In European Languages

    Gender In European Languages

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    Vuun
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This applies to nouns only. Obviously, there are gendered pronouns in English.

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    #67

    Average Elevation Above Sea Level Of European Countries

    Average Elevation Above Sea Level Of European Countries

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    Sara Rodrigues
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Average elevation is the worst possible way to show the topography of the different countries, as geology doesn't care about borders. It would be better to show a topographic or bathymetric map of Europe.

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    #68

    Someone Told Me To Post My Cross Stitched Map Here

    Someone Told Me To Post My Cross Stitched Map Here

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    Lance d'Boyle
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Huh, someone told me to look for a cross stitched map here. I think we're being set up.

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    #70

    Made A Shaded Relief Map Of Italy

    Made A Shaded Relief Map Of Italy

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    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I recently saw a video of drones flying around the Italian Alps and holy moly that was awe-inspiring.

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    #71

    European Countries By Most Produced Agricultural Product By Value

    European Countries By Most Produced Agricultural Product By Value

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    #72

    Population Density Of The Northeast Megalopolis, Home To 56 Million People

    Population Density Of The Northeast Megalopolis, Home To 56 Million People

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    #73

    Birthplaces Of The 100 Fastest 1500m Runners Of All Time

    Birthplaces Of The 100 Fastest 1500m Runners Of All Time

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    Sum Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you open google maps, you'll see why south west kenya produces high lung capacity athletes

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    #74

    Where Each State's Largest Immigrant Population Was Born, 2010 vs. 1910

    Where Each State's Largest Immigrant Population Was Born, 2010 vs. 1910

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    #75

    Floor Plan Of The World - Room Size According To Population

    Floor Plan Of The World - Room Size According To Population

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    #76

    Earth In 250 Million Years With Current Borders

    Earth In 250 Million Years With Current Borders

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    Anna McHugh
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might make social distancing a bit difficult. Mind you, having Brazil next to Antarctica probably isn't a bad idea.

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    #77

    Brazil Had Straight Borders In 1534

    Brazil Had Straight Borders In 1534

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    Shelp
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, those were probably claims, rather than real provinces. The settlers controlled a small settlement on the shore, and some kind of edict granted them the exclusivity of the hinterland up to x?km westwards.

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    #78

    An Example Of World Exploration By Non-Europeans

    An Example Of World Exploration By Non-Europeans

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    #79

    Isochronic Map Of Travel Times Between Paris And The Main Cities Of France In 1700s (Map Made In 1898)

    Isochronic Map Of Travel Times Between Paris And The Main Cities Of France In 1700s (Map Made In 1898)

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    Gemma
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    350 hours? Ouch. Some of those journeys would've been quicker by sea, I assume.

    #80

    Light Pollution In North Korea vs. South Korea

    Light Pollution In North Korea vs. South Korea

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    #81

    Average Flag Color By Latitude

    Average Flag Color By Latitude

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    Jon S.
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the most random metric to map and most random why to convey the information

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    #82

    Japanese Pictorial Map Of The World From 1933

    Japanese Pictorial Map Of The World From 1933

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    #83

    The Name For 'Germany' In European Languages

    The Name For 'Germany' In European Languages

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    Jon S.
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know germany and allerman variants come from germanic tribes. 'Saksa' could be saxon?. What does the 'Niemcy' and 'Vacija' variants come from?

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    #84

    What Canadians Call A Sweater With A Hood

    What Canadians Call A Sweater With A Hood

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    Aunt Messy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From Alberta - where they're called "Kangaroo jackets", because of the front pocket.

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    #85

    Interconnected Power Grids

    Interconnected Power Grids

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    Sum Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can see texas there ready to f**k up people's lives again

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    #86

    The Topography Of Sweden

    The Topography Of Sweden

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    Gandalf the Pink
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweden has a bigger surface area than Germany so it's really a giant country (in European standards) but Germany has about 8 times as many people, so Sweden is really, really empty. Because how long it is, driving from south to north is about as long as from Los Angeles to Seattle. That ride would take you from coastlands, through plains and moorlands, decidous forests, mix forests, pine forests, highlands, pine forests, a lot fo pine forests, did I mention pine forests, arctic moorlands, arctic mountain ranges and finally arctic tundra.

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    Second Largest Ethnicity In Each European Country

    Second Largest Ethnicity In Each European Country

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    Jos Poisquet
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Belgium: not correct at all: The largest foreign nationality group are the Dutch. At the beginning of 2020, this involved almost 144,000 people, which corresponds to 23% of the total number of foreigners. This is followed by the Romanians, Poles, Moroccans, Bulgarians, Italians, Spaniards and French. The Turks and Portuguese complete the top 10.

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    Fasting Hours For Muslims During The Month Of Ramadan

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    Most Common Car Brand In Each County In Europe

    Most Common Car Brand In Each County In Europe

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    Sum Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The UK was like, if we can't make our own brands famous, we are not going to choose any of the European brands

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    The Strait Of Gibraltar (Stylized Multispectral Imagery)

    The Strait Of Gibraltar (Stylized Multispectral Imagery)

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    If 100 People Lived In The UK, Where Would They Live?

    If 100 People Lived In The UK, Where Would They Live?

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    #95

    Here's A Hand-Drawn Map Of The Byzantine Empire I Made A Few Years Ago

    Here's A Hand-Drawn Map Of The Byzantine Empire I Made A Few Years Ago

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    Shelp
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG that's my map!! I'll swear to God, this is truly surprising (and such a pride!) to see your own work being posted on random corners of the Internet.

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    Current Phone Codes Of The World

    Current Phone Codes Of The World

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    Countries With The Highest Percentage Of Their Total Population Over The Age Of 100

    Countries With The Highest Percentage Of Their Total Population Over The Age Of 100

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    #99

    Mexico City Engulfing Lake Texcoco , From 16th Century To 2000

    Mexico City Engulfing Lake Texcoco , From 16th Century To 2000

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    #100

    41-State Mexico (If It Recovers Its Former Territories)

    41-State Mexico (If It Recovers Its Former Territories)

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    Dave P
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "recover", Mexico got them by way of conquest not that many years before the US won it in a war from Mexico that Mexico started. And Texas was the Whites and Tejano's (the Natives to Mexico) who joined in a revolt against Mexico.

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    % Of Households Who Paid A Bribe When Accessing Basic Services - Transparency International

    % Of Households Who Paid A Bribe When Accessing Basic Services - Transparency International

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    A Map Of My Family’s Escape Route From Crimean Tatar Genocide And Where They Lived

    A Map Of My Family’s Escape Route From Crimean Tatar Genocide And Where They Lived

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    #103

    What Countries In The Americas Call Their Main First-Level Subdivisions

    What Countries In The Americas Call Their Main First-Level Subdivisions

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    A Map Of Google Street View Accessibility Across Europe

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    Suicide Rate Per 100,000 People

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    #106

    Malta vs. Iceland

    Malta vs. Iceland

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    Marika Miettinen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Malta is so weird. Half the size of my hometown and the population difference is so huge. We only have around 14k people living here. Sure, I've lived in bigger cities too, but it's just hard to imagine so many people in such a small area :D

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    Newer Italian Id Cards Have A Tiny Holographic Relief Map Of Italy

    Newer Italian Id Cards Have A Tiny Holographic Relief Map Of Italy

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    A World Map Centered On Argentina

    A World Map Centered On Argentina

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    The World Split Into 10,000 Equally Populated Regions

    The World Split Into 10,000 Equally Populated Regions

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    Europe In 1914, Just Before Ww1 Began

    Europe In 1914, Just Before Ww1 Began

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    #111

    Early Islamic Expansion

    Early Islamic Expansion

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    Eva Bryson
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    3 years ago

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    If that's all they want, with the exception of Spain and Portugal, I say "Let them have it"!

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    The Majority Of State Names Have Native American Origins

    The Majority Of State Names Have Native American Origins

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    Annual Tea Consumption

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    Ottoman Empire 1587 - Murad III (Labeled)

    Ottoman Empire 1587 - Murad III (Labeled)

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    Tour De France Without Leaving Paris

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    I Intend To Draw All States And Regions With One Line And I Recently Finished South Carolina

    I Intend To Draw All States And Regions With One Line And I Recently Finished South Carolina

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    Lady Artemis
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I may have permanently damaged my eyes searching for the start and end points.

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    Most Common Destination Of Emigrants In Europe

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    If 100 People Lived In The Arab League, Where Would They Live?

    If 100 People Lived In The Arab League, Where Would They Live?

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    Here I Present To You The Worst Map Projection Ever: The Hotine Oblique Projection

    Here I Present To You The Worst Map Projection Ever: The Hotine Oblique Projection

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    Percentage Of People Living In Apartments In Europe

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    The Topography Of Kyrgyzstan

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    The Pacific 'Ring Of Fire'

    The Pacific 'Ring Of Fire'

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    Miss Cris
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This "ring" is not the drawed circle but all those black spots and yellow areas. It's the border of a tectonic place and its name is due to so many active volcanos are present. Earthquakes, too, by the way.

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    Road Distances Order In Europe

    Road Distances Order In Europe

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    King Joffrey
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't realise this was the case but nearest to furthest makes a lot more sense to me...

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    #124

    The Flags Of Every U.S. State Made Out Of Their County Lines

    The Flags Of Every U.S. State Made Out Of Their County Lines

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    Kinslee Hager
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OOF my states(south carolina) looks almost nothing as the flag lol the tree

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    Morocco And The South Of Iberian Peninsula By Nasa

    Morocco And The South Of Iberian Peninsula By Nasa

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    The Trade Routes Between China, India And Rome Around Year 100

    The Trade Routes Between China, India And Rome Around Year 100

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    A French Map Showing Europe Compared To The Colonies Of Portugal

    A French Map Showing Europe Compared To The Colonies Of Portugal

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    Shelp
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not a French map, this is a Portuguese map printed in Lisbon and meant to serve as a mean of propaganda for the Estado Novo dictatorship. The map exists in French and in English and this appears to be the French version. It has some flaws (Lithuania being labelled as East Prussia, for example) and the French is not perfect. And, of course, this is propaganda.

    #128

    Religion Map Of Germany

    Religion Map Of Germany

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    Shelp
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where you can perfectly see the East/West German border

    #129

    Leading Import Source Of Africa

    Leading Import Source Of Africa

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    Radek Suski
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We stole everything from them first, screwed entire countries and now we are selling them subventioned products and screwing their economies

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    2020 European Union Flag Map

    2020 European Union Flag Map

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    #131

    The Topography Of Bangladesh

    The Topography Of Bangladesh

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    Oldest Companies Around The World That Are Still In Business

    Oldest Companies Around The World That Are Still In Business

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    Sum Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, this one is useless because you can't read it even if you download and zoom in

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    Actual Eez vs. Turkish Style Eez — Case Study: If Applied The Turkish Logic, The Eez (Exclusive Economic Zone) Of The USA Would Include Large Areas Of The Pacific Ocean, Contrary To International Law

    Actual Eez vs. Turkish Style Eez — Case Study: If Applied The Turkish Logic, The Eez (Exclusive Economic Zone) Of The USA Would Include Large Areas Of The Pacific Ocean, Contrary To International Law

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    Shelp
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a great visualisation to understand what's currently going on in the region

    #134

    My Covid Project: Travel As Many Roads As I Can In Minnesota

    My Covid Project: Travel As Many Roads As I Can In Minnesota

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    Countries That Dont Recognize Croatia

    Countries That Dont Recognize Croatia

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    Shelp
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't really "don't recognise" Croatia, they just have no diplomatic relationships with it. Bhutan for example only has a couple of embassies across the world, which doesn't mean that they don't recognise every other country they don't have an ambassador in.

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    Syrian Civil War Map, February 2021

    Syrian Civil War Map, February 2021

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    #137

    North America In 1830

    North America In 1830

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    Shelp
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those wondering, the Federal Republic of Central America covered most of current Central America, but the map decided to cut directly under Mexico, for some weird reason

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    The Republic Of Texas, A Real Country That Lasted 10 Years

    The Republic Of Texas, A Real Country That Lasted 10 Years

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    USA Shaded Relief Map

    USA Shaded Relief Map

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    #140

    What Would Happen If The Mouth Of The Congo River Were Dammed

    What Would Happen If The Mouth Of The Congo River Were Dammed

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    Mapping The Winter Storm’s Impact: Nytimes

    Mapping The Winter Storm’s Impact: Nytimes

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    Most Googled Countries By Us State (Except The Us Itself)

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    The 2021 USPS Delivery Regions

    The 2021 USPS Delivery Regions

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    Motorway Deaths Per Billion Vehicle Kilometers, 2018

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    American Territorial Acquisitions Sorted By President

    American Territorial Acquisitions Sorted By President

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    Where Fictional Characters Are From In The U.S.

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    Purchased Territories Of The United States

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    If You Draw "Straight" Lines Between The Northern And Southern Most Points In The Contiguous Us Along With The Eastern And Western Most Points The Two Lines Never Intersect

    If You Draw "Straight" Lines Between The Northern And Southern Most Points In The Contiguous Us Along With The Eastern And Western Most Points The Two Lines Never Intersect

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    High Resolution Satellite Map Of Tunisia

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    #150

    Value Of Private Land In The Contiguous United States

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    What Do You Call The Night Before Halloween?

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    West German School Map Of The Soviet Union (1961)

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    Satelitte Map Of The Island From The TV Show "Lost"

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    Braille Map Of Southern Us

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    Topography Of Texas

    Topography Of Texas

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    #156

    The Cyprus Dispute

    The Cyprus Dispute

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    James016
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My wife was born in Northern Cyprus but came to the UK when she was 11

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    The Italy Referendum On Becoming A Republic Versus A Monarchy

    The Italy Referendum On Becoming A Republic Versus A Monarchy

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    The Bay Area, California (Stylized Multispectral Imagery)

    The Bay Area, California (Stylized Multispectral Imagery)

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    #159

    Map Of Italy In The Style Of Mario World

    Map Of Italy In The Style Of Mario World

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    I Made A Minimalist Map Of USA Based On The Colors Of Google Satellite Images

    I Made A Minimalist Map Of USA Based On The Colors Of Google Satellite Images

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    #161

    I Tracked Almost Every Day At My Home Ski Resort The Past Couple Years

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