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OK, folks, you might want to keep your GPS on while scrolling through this one because we're heading into the land of 'Terrible Maps.'

It's a bumpy ride, full of wrong coordinates and not-very-helpful legends, however, the unexpected twists and turns are what make it so memorable.

This fun online project, dedicated to geographically incorrect entertainment, features such gems as 'The World According To Fish' and 'What Pedestrian [Signs] Look Like Across Europe.'

Even though its content might not get you from point A to point B, the pictures can, in fact, teach you something and put a smile on your face.

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Earth

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Sure, silly maps can be really amusing, but with the growing importance of issues such as climate change, migration, environmental degradation, spatial epidemiology, and inequalities, you could say that geography has become one of the most relevant subjects you can study.

The UK's Royal Geographical Society, for example, is certain that geography helps us to explore and understand space and place, recognizing the great differences in cultures, political systems, economies, landscapes, and environments across the world, and exploring the links between them.

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How The Rest Of The World Sees The USA

How The Rest Of The World Sees The USA

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Map Of Earth If There Was No Land

Map Of Earth If There Was No Land

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"Geography also provides an ideal framework for connecting and bringing together other fields of knowledge," the organization wrote on its website.

"Geography is, in the broadest sense, an education for life and for living. Learning through geography – whether gained through formal learning or experientially through travel, fieldwork, and expeditions – helps us all to be more socially and environmentally sensitive, better informed, and more responsible as citizens and employees."

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Antarctica, The Confusing Continent

Antarctica, The Confusing Continent

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And while you could argue that these folks are biased, geography students can back up their words; they find their courses enjoyable and interesting.

The 2020 National Student Survey, which is completed by final-year students in every UK university, revealed that 88% of the respondents studying geography were satisfied with the overall quality of their course; higher than the 83% national average for all respondents.

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#10

Most Oddly Named Town In Each Us State

Most Oddly Named Town In Each Us State

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#11

Zimbabwe And Namibia

Zimbabwe And Namibia

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Fred L.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was work involved for Namibia, then German South-West Africa, to get that arm from the British. In order to get this access to the Zambezi River (and some other concessions) they accepted British rule of Zanzibar.

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#12

Terrible Map

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Marcellus II
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure that the way Hungary and Russia have been changing their societies to dictatorships falls under "Doing science".

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#13

Bosnians: I Wanna Swim Croatia: No

Bosnians: I Wanna Swim Croatia: No

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Ron Baza
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh oh. Looks like someone hasn’t heard of the Neum corridor. It’s what all the cool kids talk about, Round our way.

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Furthermore, an analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) also noted that Geography students are more likely to complete their degree than students of most other subjects. The dropout rate among students is the third lowest across all subjects.

I wonder, have any of these maps made it to their classes?

#14

That's Going To Look Stupid In 60 Million Years

That's Going To Look Stupid In 60 Million Years

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Bored Koala
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well.. you never know... lots of things can happen in 60 million years!

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#22

For Everyone In The UK Waiting For The 12th Of April. A Map Of Every Pub In The UK

For Everyone In The UK Waiting For The 12th Of April. A Map Of Every Pub In The UK

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LK
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not the UK. The UK doesn't include the Isle of Man. As the Isle of Man closed its borders, and then tightly managed the people coming back to the island, it meant the lockdowns lasted far, far shorter than in the UK.

material panda
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ok I have a conspiracy theory= the uk is literally just one big pub

Solidhog
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are using the same map now to show all the potholes on the roads.

YTK
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As Daddy Caddie once said: “There are more Pubs in the U.K. than blades of grass.”

Spannermonkey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now overlay that with a map showing each real pub that is now a Wetherpoons.

Red Wyvern Emperor
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try czech repiblic 10 years ago. Not modern ones. They had to close quite a few thanks to how our government. Calling them incompetent would be a praise.

leunaichs 123
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

cant wait for them to make some pubs on the water (ik there already probably are)

John George
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's almost as if a statistically significant part of the population enjoyed the occasional pint.

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Terrible Map

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stupidMonkey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sheesh first they "tuk ar jerbs" now they are copying our border. When will it end!?!

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#25

What Pedestrians Look Like Across Europe

What Pedestrians Look Like Across Europe

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#27

Egypt Is Smaller Than The United States, Russia And China Combined

Egypt Is Smaller Than The United States, Russia And China Combined

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2,066 Americans Were Asked To Point Out Ukraine On A Map

2,066 Americans Were Asked To Point Out Ukraine On A Map

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similarly
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find this, paradoxically, both very difficult to believe and yet very easy to believe.

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#29

Population Per Capita

Population Per Capita

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Statistic

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censorshipsucks
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yep. Summary: africa bad, south america not as bad, russia kinda bad, other white people good.

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#32

The Earth, Centred Around New Zealand

The Earth, Centred Around New Zealand

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#33

The Legality Of Owning A Kangaroo In The United States

The Legality Of Owning A Kangaroo In The United States

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Terrible Map

Terrible Map

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#35

A Map Of The United States If It Was An Oregon Donor

A Map Of The United States If It Was An Oregon Donor

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#36

Cyprus Is Just A More Aerodynamic Version Of The USA

Cyprus Is Just A More Aerodynamic Version Of The USA

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YTK
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this means mass takes up more of the us, than so be the destruction of the northwest

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#37

Prevalence Of Colour Blindness Worldwide

Prevalence Of Colour Blindness Worldwide

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David Paterson
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a person with red-green colourblindness. I can stayed that this is frikkin hilarious. Almost all countries appear the exact same colour. Even the countries in green look as though they are in red.

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#38

'can You Walk To Australia From Your Country?'

'can You Walk To Australia From Your Country?'

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#39

Foutland

Foutland

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#40

The Most Popular Word In Each State

The Most Popular Word In Each State

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#41

Countries With An Ak-47 On Their Flag

Countries With An Ak-47 On Their Flag

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censorshipsucks
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because they are really proud of the fact that they used it to chase out colonisers. True story.

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#42

If Great Britain Was Located Next To Japan

If Great Britain Was Located Next To Japan

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LK
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What?! Where's the Isle of Man?! Have we been scooped up the with the UK, AGAIN?

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#44

Map Of All The Countries Where The Prime Minister Shat Themselves In McDonald's

Map Of All The Countries Where The Prime Minister Shat Themselves In McDonald's

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#45

Railway Map Of Antarctica

Railway Map Of Antarctica

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Scott E
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is there a map showing the locations of all airports in Antarctica? That may prove more useful.

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#46

Italy

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YTK
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So like the us, don’t go south less you want to be hit over the head via an acoustic instrument

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#47

Pornstars Per Million Inhabitants In Europe

Pornstars Per Million Inhabitants In Europe

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Loverboy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Interesting, nothing really strange though. Have to make money some way, and I hear it pays well.

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#48

Terrible Map

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athornedrose
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

was their prime minister a farm animal at one point? i feel like i need context

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#49

Every Us State If They Had An Independence Movement Like Brexit

Every Us State If They Had An Independence Movement Like Brexit

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Widdew Muffin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Montana looks like small joe biden whispering a secret to big joe biden aka Idaho

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#53

Fatalities From Texting And Driving In 1960

Fatalities From Texting And Driving In 1960

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#54

Portugal Is Actually Smaller Than Spain

Portugal Is Actually Smaller Than Spain

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#55

Division Of Switzerland, Proposed By Muammar Al-Gadaffi At G8 Summit In 2009

Division Of Switzerland, Proposed By Muammar Al-Gadaffi At G8 Summit In 2009

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#57

It's Raining Very Hard In The UK Right Now

It's Raining Very Hard In The UK Right Now

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#58

Us Governors By Eye Colour

Us Governors By Eye Colour

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#59

Most Common Answer From Respondents, After Being Asked What State They Are In

Most Common Answer From Respondents, After Being Asked What State They Are In

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#60

Range Of Homosapiens

Range Of Homosapiens

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Remi (He/Him)
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummmm.... is the gray supposed to be no humans? Because the Norwegian city of Alta has humans last time I checked and the 50k plus people from Greenland might want a word with whoever did this

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Dele Alli

Dele Alli

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Loverboy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Imo Messi is better. Ronaldo isn't even the best Portuguese player. Plus he's a rapist.

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#63

Us States But The First Letter Is Missing

Us States But The First Letter Is Missing

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Popes/Mi²

Popes/Mi²

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