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I was lucky enough to be born in a time where I’ve never had to use physical maps to get places. And while I do find paper maps to be charming, I have to admit that I’m glad I can rely on Google and a robotic voice with questionable pronunciation to tell me where I need to go while driving. But if you're not behind the wheel, maps can be so much more than simply tools for navigation.

We took a trip to The World in Maps Instagram account and gathered some of their most informative and fascinating posts below. As you scroll through this list, we hope you’ll learn something new about our planet, and perhaps even your own country. Enjoy diving into the wonderful world of maps, and keep reading to find a conversation with the creator of The World in Maps, Xavier Ruiz!

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Interesting Fact

Interesting Fact

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's right 99% of the world, you're getting Australia's sloppy seconds sunlight.

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To learn more about maps and find out how The World in Maps started in the first place, we reached out to the account's creator, Xavier Ruiz, who was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda.

"The origins of The World In Maps trace back to 2017 when, after years of being a passive user on X (formerly Twitter), I decided to become more active and build a following," Xavier shared.

"I spent time brainstorming how I could bring something unique to the platform, combining my two main passions: history and international politics, along with my love for maps," the creator explained. "This combination felt like the perfect way to present complex global issues and historical events in an accessible, visual way. Today, the X account (@xruiztru) has over 70k followers."

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. You don't want to live here. It's all ice. In fact, we call it Ice Land. You want to go to Green land. Much nicer.

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"In 2021, several friends suggested that the content I was posting on X could be just as successful on Instagram," Xavier continued. "Initially hesitant and not quite comfortable with the platform, I decided to give it a try in June of 2021 when I had more time at work."

"At first, I kept the Instagram page a secret from family and friends, feeling a bit embarrassed," he admitted. "However, the growth was almost immediate. The page gained momentum quickly, and now we have more than 270k followers. There are some times that we grow more than 3k followers a day!"

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35 Years After The Fall Of The Wall, Divide Between West And East Berlin Can Still Be Seen From Space Due To Different Lightbulbs Used On Each Side

35 Years After The Fall Of The Wall, Divide Between West And East Berlin Can Still Be Seen From Space Due To Different Lightbulbs Used On Each Side

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And it's no secret to Xavier why his account has become so popular. "The rapid success of The World In Maps is a result of the clear, visual presentation of topics like history and international politics, which resonate with a wide audience," he explained.

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"I believe many people are interested in these subjects, and the visual format makes the content both engaging and easy to understand. Additionally, our ability to post about timely topics and current events has helped us stay relevant, contributing to the page’s ongoing growth."

#7

All Were Once Part Of The Same Ancient Mountain Range, The Central Pangean Mountains

All Were Once Part Of The Same Ancient Mountain Range, The Central Pangean Mountains

This range formed over 300 million years ago during the Paleozoic Era when the supercontinent Pangaea was assembled. These mountains are now separated by vast distances due to the drifting of tectonic plates over millions of years.

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A Female Falcon Was Equipped With A Satellite Tracking System In South Africa Before Migrating To Finland

A Female Falcon Was Equipped With A Satellite Tracking System In South Africa Before Migrating To Finland

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When it comes to why maps are so fascinating, Xavier says, "They provide a unique, visual representation of the world, turning complex concepts into something tangible and easy to understand. As both a historian and a fan of international politics, I appreciate how maps offer a way to explore connections between places, events and cultures across time and space. They can tell stories, reveal hidden patterns, and even change the way we perceive the world."

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"What I find particularly captivating is how maps don't just show locations but also embody the power dynamics, histories, and cultural shifts of different regions," the creator added. "Whether it’s a map tracing the reach of ancient empires or a modern political maps illustrating shifting alliances, maps serve as lenses through which we can understand the complexities of the world."

#10

Did You Know That Turkey Borders 8 Countries With 7 Different Alphabets? This Map Shows How Turkey Is A Bridge Between Different Cultures And Civilizations

Did You Know That Turkey Borders 8 Countries With 7 Different Alphabets? This Map Shows How Turkey Is A Bridge Between Different Cultures And Civilizations

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Steve Robert
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And next week, Turkey will border mash potatoes, stuffing, and green bean casserole.

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What A Shame For Hungary

What A Shame For Hungary

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2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hungary should be ousted from the UE, stat. They are clearly siding with Putin's imperialistic plans, leech off EU subsidies (which are often "mishandled" or straight up appropriated by Fidesz's -the governing party- officers) without following their obligations, and openly campaign against the Union's equity, freedom and integration policies. Orban is an authoritarian despot who was kept in power through two very debatable and likely rigged elections. If they don't get their s**t together they have no place in a modern European society.

Gergely Kiss
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2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hungarian here. Our country is f****d and while the primary blame goes to the sheeple who kept voting for Orban, the EU turning a blind eye to his antics for a decade and continuing to pump money into the country knowing that most of it went into his pockets or was used to build his autocracy is not blameless either. It blows my mind how, even after finally starting to hold him responsible, the EU still thought it would be fine to let Hungary get their turn at the presidency of the council. They need to wake the eff up and start treating our autocratic leadership the way it deserves to be treated. That being said, kicking us out would be the worst thing the EU can do atm. The EU and the Nato memberships are what's preventing Putin from fully taking over and the last thing you'd want is more Russian weapons closer to the heart of Europe and opening up more points of entry for Russian troops into Ukraine.

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PeTeH
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hungary is a pro russian, authoritarian non-democracy. Should be kicked out of eu and nato.

Justin Tyme
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is not correct. 26 members of the National Assembly are women.

pebs
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was one woman, Judit Varga, who had been Justice Minister since 2019 but then resigned to lead the governing party Fidesz's campaign for the 2024 European elections.

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#12

California Explained

California Explained

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is 100% not true for the northwest corner of the state. No upscale beach communities up there. Just lots of pot & meth

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Xavier also says maps are dynamic, as they evolve the same way the world does. "Borders shift, populations change and new discoveries unfold and maps constantly reflect these transformations," he noted. "For me, they are a perfect intersection of my interests in history and global affairs, offering endless opportunities for exploration and understanding how the world once was as well as the world we live in."

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#13

Tiny Bangladesh Has More Population Than Russia

Tiny Bangladesh Has More Population Than Russia

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the Russian population will keep shrinking until the invasion of Ukraine is over with.

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A World Map Showing Only The Countries That Have Gained Independence From The UK

A World Map Showing Only The Countries That Have Gained Independence From The UK

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Kiribati Is The Only Country In The World To Straddle All Four Hemispheres

Kiribati Is The Only Country In The World To Straddle All Four Hemispheres

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So how does Xavier decide which maps to post? "I always consider current relevance. I aim to share maps that are connected to trending topics or global events, helping to explain ongoing situations in a visually engaging way," he told Bored Panda.

"For example, if a major geopolitical issue is being discussed, I might post a map that clarifies the geographic context or highlights interesting facts about the country or region involved," Xavier explained. "For historical events, I like to mark important anniversaries with the hashtag #OnThisDay, providing maps that shed light on key moments in history."

#16

The Columbian Exchange

The Columbian Exchange

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Bernd Herbert
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So weird that tomatoes and potatoes are so essential to many cuisines in Europe and a couple of hundred years ago they were unknown.

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#17

Dutch Women Are The Tallest Women In, Not Only Europe, But In The Whole World!

Dutch Women Are The Tallest Women In, Not Only Europe, But In The Whole World!

They are followed by Montenegrin and Danish women

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A Lovely Overview Of The Approximate Limits Of The World Known To The Romans, Around 150 Ad

A Lovely Overview Of The Approximate Limits Of The World Known To The Romans, Around 150 Ad

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David
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Romans were ware of China, and China was aware of them, just no direct contact, though Roman coins have been found as far away as Korea. Also huge parts of Russia, the Romans knew Scythia, and the ancient greeks knew of Islands to the West of Ireland, which we know at least one is Iceland, so the Romans knew about it too.

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We were also curious where these fascinating maps come from. "Sometimes I find maps online that are well-designed and fit the topic at hand, and I always make sure to credit the original source. Other times, I create my own maps, adding a unique perspective or offering more in-depth analysis," Xavier shared. "Other times, I just create maps that are more like memes. When I design my own, I include the World in Maps logo, so it's clear they are original creations. This approach allows me to offer a mix of curated content and custom visuals to keep the page fresh and engaging."

#19

The Lion, Once Widely Distributed Across Most Of Africa And Parts Of Europe And Asia, Is Now Confined To A Number Of Isolated Areas

The Lion, Once Widely Distributed Across Most Of Africa And Parts Of Europe And Asia, Is Now Confined To A Number Of Isolated Areas

Amounting to only about 20% of its historic range.nn#WorldLionDaynnvia wikipedia

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#20

For The 32nd Year In A Row, The United Nations Votes Overwhelmingly To End The Us Embargo On Cuba

For The 32nd Year In A Row, The United Nations Votes Overwhelmingly To End The Us Embargo On Cuba

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#21

The Amount Of Sugar In Your Fanta Varies Widely Across Europe

The Amount Of Sugar In Your Fanta Varies Widely Across Europe

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Finally, we wanted to know if Xavier was partial to any of the maps he's ever shared. "One of my favorite maps that I’ve created is one showing the population density of the 'tiny' island of Java in Indonesia compared to the rest of the world," he noted.

"It’s truly fascinating how densely populated Java is—despite being just one island, it’s home to more people than many entire countries! This map is especially striking because it highlights the stark contrast between Java and other nations, making the scale of its population size even more surprising," the creator said. "The fact that Java is one of the most populous islands in the world, but still relatively small in geographical size, makes this map both eye-opening and thought-provoking."

#22

87% Of The World Lives In The Northern Hemisphere, And Only 13% Of The World Lives In The Southern Hemisphere

87% Of The World Lives In The Northern Hemisphere, And Only 13% Of The World Lives In The Southern Hemisphere

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#23

Map Compares North American Climatic Zones To Eurasian Regions

Map Compares North American Climatic Zones To Eurasian Regions

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This actually puts a lot of things into perspective for me as a North American, cool!

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#24

What If Canada And Mexico Split The United States Between Them?

What If Canada And Mexico Split The United States Between Them?

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We hope you're enjoying this list of informative and entertaining maps, pandas! Keep upvoting all of your favorites, and let us know in the comments below what kind of map you'd like to see featured on The World in Maps next. Then, if you'd like to check out even more maps that might teach you something new about our planet, look no further than right here!

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again something ,I as a straight male, will never understand how people can protest this? Same sex marriage has no effect to my personal life whatsoever. I believe those idiots think that sharing privileges is the same as losing them.

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#27

The Land Between Iceland And Ireland

The Land Between Iceland And Ireland

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Took my stupid a** 5 minutes to realize it's just an alphabet jokel, and there aren't little islands running between Iceland and Ireland.

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is clearly wrong because, as we all know, all roads lead to Rome! Boom, Boom, I'm here all week.

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#30

Map Shows The Roots Of The Death March Into The Syrian Desert. Approximately 1.5 Million Armenians Were Systematically Deported, Massacred, Or Marched To Their Deaths By The Ottoman Empire

Map Shows The Roots Of The Death March Into The Syrian Desert. Approximately 1.5 Million Armenians Were Systematically Deported, Massacred, Or Marched To Their Deaths By The Ottoman Empire

Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are still couintries today (not Turkey itself) that deny this ever happened...

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Which Countries Actually Speak English The Best As A Second Language?

Which Countries Actually Speak English The Best As A Second Language?

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Bernd Herbert
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I grew up at the border to the Netherlands and we received Dutch television. The one thing I remember vivdly was that the Dutch didn't dub English movies and TV shows but just had subtitles, which I think is a big advantage. Here in Germany everything gets dubbed and I absolutely hate it. In fact I stopped watching that s**t altogether.

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#33

Several Countries Around The World Have No Rivers

Several Countries Around The World Have No Rivers

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That means they will be chasing waterfalls, since they can't stick to the rivers and the lakes that they're used to

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#34

This Map Showing The Most Valuable Italian Brands Starkly Highlights The Divide Between Italy’s North And South

This Map Showing The Most Valuable Italian Brands Starkly Highlights The Divide Between Italy’s North And South

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Several of those brands have a roots in the late XIX century, where the North was remarkably industrial and the south was mostly agricultural. Others are industrial companies that started in the early XX century, benefiting from the growing rail and road connections with Central Europe, while the South was lagging behind in infrastructure investment.

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Subway Line Comparision: Rio De Janeiro 🇧🇷 vs. Shanghai 🇨🇳

Subway Line Comparision: Rio De Janeiro 🇧🇷 vs. Shanghai 🇨🇳

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#36

What's Your Favorite One?

What's Your Favorite One?

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Bernd Herbert
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dubai took the shittiest city design in the world and made copy. They had all the possibilities to make something unique and just built another soulless glass and steel car-centric place with huge dividing highways. and on top of that built unnecesarry artifical islands while destroying marine life...

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Percentage Of Indigenous In The Americas By Country/Region

Percentage Of Indigenous In The Americas By Country/Region

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For comparison: The U.S. has 3.3 million (or 1% ) people who identify solely as American Indian (the term preferred by most American Indians) and 8.8 million who identify as mixed-race including American Indian. A much larger portion of white Americans have at least one American Indian ancestor.

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Map Shows The Percentage Of Population Able To Hold A Conversation In English In Each European Country

Map Shows The Percentage Of Population Able To Hold A Conversation In English In Each European Country

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#39

In Case You Were Wondering Why More Firms Are Setting Up Camp In Poland After Leaving Germany

In Case You Were Wondering Why More Firms Are Setting Up Camp In Poland After Leaving Germany

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most of the income in balkans comes from crime and remittances, anyway.

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Until This Heatwave... Sweden 🇸🇪 And Norway 🇳🇴 Had Never Hit > 30 °c

Until This Heatwave... Sweden 🇸🇪 And Norway 🇳🇴 Had Never Hit > 30 °c

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Corvus
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not trying to scare you, but... it will keep getting worse. Especially with the Orange Blob back in office.

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Map Shows What % Of South American Countries’ Population Resides In The Capital

Map Shows What % Of South American Countries’ Population Resides In The Capital

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's 100% for Vatican City, Monaco and Singapore. Aside from micronations/city states, Kuwait is probably the country with the largest population living it the capital, 70.3% and in Europe, Iceland has the largest percentage of population in the capital, 36.0%, followed by Estonia and Latvia.

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Iranian Diaspora ; Countries With The Highest Population

Iranian Diaspora ; Countries With The Highest Population

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#43

The “”blue Banana”” Is A Term Used To Describe Europe’s Most Densely Populated And Industrialized Belt

The “”blue Banana”” Is A Term Used To Describe Europe’s Most Densely Populated And Industrialized Belt

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A Powerful And Prolonged Heatwave Is Affecting Eastern Europe And The Balkans

A Powerful And Prolonged Heatwave Is Affecting Eastern Europe And The Balkans

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50 Most Valuable Companies On The Continent. Visual By The European Correspondent

50 Most Valuable Companies On The Continent. Visual By The European Correspondent

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Roland Nijveld
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just because their headquarters is in the Netherlands, that doesn't make Stellaris Dutch (Fiat-Chrysler and Peugeot-Citroën) Same goes for Prosus, wich is South African. Not to mention that Linde is German and not from the UK

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Irish Diaspora | Countries With The Highest Population

Irish Diaspora | Countries With The Highest Population

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#49

With A Stunning Victory, Spain Extends The Streak To 6 Consecutive Southern Euro Cup Winners!

With A Stunning Victory, Spain Extends The Streak To 6 Consecutive Southern Euro Cup Winners!

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Map Shows The Largest Foreign Community In Each Country Across The Americas

Map Shows The Largest Foreign Community In Each Country Across The Americas

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Tiger
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Indian immigrants who run the restaurant in the building I work in barely speak English but are so friendly and sweet. They gave me free food today - it’s garlic naan and a dish with some kind of yellow gravy and spices that tastes almost a little sweet like apples but also has chicken and potatoes in it. It’s SO GOOD, I’m eating it right now. I love living in a multicultural country, we can all enjoy the best of each other’s culture and heritage (and food!)

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#51

Where Do European Tourists Go?there Is A Clear Favourite Destination For Europeans: Spain

Where Do European Tourists Go?there Is A Clear Favourite Destination For Europeans: Spain

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

This map must be a few years old, because the Estonian answer of Russia 😵‍💫

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#52

Fun Fact: The Nile River Valley And Vietnam Have A Very Similar Shape

Fun Fact: The Nile River Valley And Vietnam Have A Very Similar Shape

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Tiger
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a map above my bed. I was thinking last night that it’s kinda cute that Australia, India and the continent of Africa all have a cute little island buddy to the southwest (Tasmania, Sri Lanka and Madagascar).

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#53

Areas That Have Had Muslim Rulers Any Time In History

Areas That Have Had Muslim Rulers Any Time In History

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Andrea Steinacher
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1 day ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Moors never ruled that much of France, they only conquered thesmll part between Barcelona and Genua - look up Septimania https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septimania

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#54

Map Shows The Vegetation Or Biomeme Analogues Of Australia

Map Shows The Vegetation Or Biomeme Analogues Of Australia

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Map Shows Which Countries Use Which Alphabet In Europe

Map Shows Which Countries Use Which Alphabet In Europe

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Tiger
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I taught myself Cyrillic because I think it’s so beautiful. I may not be able to understand what the words are saying but I can tell you what the words sound like 😅 (Слава Україні!!!)

#56

Gran Colombia (1819-1830), A Short-Lived Republic Established By Simu00f3n Bolu00edvar In 1819

Gran Colombia (1819-1830), A Short-Lived Republic Established By Simu00f3n Bolu00edvar In 1819

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This Map Divides Europe Into Regions Of Equal Gdp - With The Exception Of Germany, Which Remains Largely Unchanged.

This Map Divides Europe Into Regions Of Equal Gdp - With The Exception Of Germany, Which Remains Largely Unchanged.

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How The Next Three Solar Eclipses Will Be Seen From Spain

 How The Next Three Solar Eclipses Will Be Seen From Spain

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Tiger
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Google taught me that Lunes is Monday and Miércoles is Wednesday. (I should have known, being Canadian - we were all taught Lundi and Mercredi in French class!)

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The Island Of Java In Indonesia 🇮🇩 Is More Populated Than Russia 🇷🇺

The Island Of Java In Indonesia 🇮🇩 Is More Populated Than Russia 🇷🇺

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🇮🇹 The Word For Italy In Various European Languages

🇮🇹 The Word For Italy In Various European Languages

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We Really Love These Size Comparisons. This Map Compares Pakistan With The East Coast Of USA

We Really Love These Size Comparisons. This Map Compares Pakistan With The East Coast Of USA

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Iran Possesses The Largest And Most Diverse Missile Arsenal In The Middle East

Iran Possesses The Largest And Most Diverse Missile Arsenal In The Middle East

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2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Depending on where history class is taking place, we in Germany learned a lot about Egypt as well

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Millions Of Years Ago, Africa And South America Were Like Two Pieces Of A Giant Puzzle, Joined Together In A Supercontinent Called Pangaea

Millions Of Years Ago, Africa And South America Were Like Two Pieces Of A Giant Puzzle, Joined Together In A Supercontinent Called Pangaea

Over time, tectonic forces slowly pulled them apart, creating the Atlantic Ocean and shaping the continents we know today.

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What’s The Nearest Country To Your Position In The Us?

What’s The Nearest Country To Your Position In The Us?

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How Different European Countries Pronounce The X In Mexico

How Different European Countries Pronounce The X In Mexico

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Asia Is Divided Into Six Regions

Asia Is Divided Into Six Regions

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The Triple Frontier: The Tri-Border Region Where The Borders Of 3 Countries Meet: Argentina, Paraguay And Brazil

The Triple Frontier: The Tri-Border Region Where The Borders Of 3 Countries Meet: Argentina, Paraguay And Brazil

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Most Common Immigrant In Germany

Most Common Immigrant In Germany

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Didn't know about the Portuguese and American pockets in Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate. The Dutch one I get though, because of the border.

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Map Shows The Areas The Ambitions Terrorist Organization Isis (Islamic State Of Iraq And Syria) Aspired To Control By 2020

Map Shows The Areas The Ambitions Terrorist Organization Isis (Islamic State Of Iraq And Syria) Aspired To Control By 2020

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Map Shows The Top 4 Longest National Borders: America 🇺🇸 - Canada 🇨🇦 Russia 🇷🇺 - Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 Chile 🇨🇱 - Argentina 🇦🇷 China 🇨🇳 - Mongolia 🇲🇳

Map Shows The Top 4 Longest National Borders: America 🇺🇸 - Canada 🇨🇦 Russia 🇷🇺 - Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 Chile 🇨🇱 - Argentina 🇦🇷 China 🇨🇳 - Mongolia 🇲🇳

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Italians In Europe

Italians In Europe

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Map Shows Where You Can Find Tennis Courts In Europe

Map Shows Where You Can Find Tennis Courts In Europe

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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now search for padel courses ... They are a real pest

#80

“Awesome Meme Dude” Map Through Western Europe

“Awesome Meme Dude” Map Through Western Europe

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Propaganda Poster, “Portugal Is Not A Small Country,” Showing The Size Of Portugal And The Portuguese Colonial Possessions Compared To The U.S. (1951)

Propaganda Poster, “Portugal Is Not A Small Country,” Showing The Size Of Portugal And The Portuguese Colonial Possessions Compared To The U.S. (1951)

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Map Above Shows Just How Successful Chengdu, China Has Been At Growing Their Metro System

Map Above Shows Just How Successful Chengdu, China Has Been At Growing Their Metro System

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Corvus
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps Toronto didn't need to expand much? The comparison is a bit manipulative.

#84

Which Countries Pollute The Most Ocean Plastic Waste?

Which Countries Pollute The Most Ocean Plastic Waste?

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Pernille
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mostly because USA and Europe export their plastic waste to Malaysia, India, and the Philippines.

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#87

The Netherlands Is The 30th Most Densely Populated Country Or Territory In The World And The Densest Country In Europe

The Netherlands Is The 30th Most Densely Populated Country Or Territory In The World And The Densest Country In Europe

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BrunoVI
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2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why Brits and many Americans call the Netherlands, "Holland": The "Netherlands" used to be a region of the Holy Roman Empire that included Belgium, Luxembourg, the modern Netherlands, Frisia, etc. "Holland" was used to identify those Netherlands politically aligned with Holland, as opposed to Brabant (roughly Belgium), Bremen, etc.

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#88

Children Deserve A Childhood Filled With Joy And Rest, Not Early Mornings That Force Them Out Of Bed

Children Deserve A Childhood Filled With Joy And Rest, Not Early Mornings That Force Them Out Of Bed

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Tiger
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Countries that have later start times tend to have better school performance too. Forcing kids to wake up way too early because you think anything else is “lazy” is harmful to their development. Studies have been done on this. I’m sure some people would call that “woke” and “radical evil liberalism” though 😂

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#89

On January 1, 1999, The Euro Was Introduced As A Virtual Currency,it Officially Entered Circulation On January 1, 2002

On January 1, 1999, The Euro Was Introduced As A Virtual Currency,it Officially Entered Circulation On January 1, 2002

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Pernille
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That seems wrong, Danmark is not a pre-member, we voted not to join the euro, just like Sweden, ant the UK back when they were still a member.

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#90

Map Shows Which States Require Front And Rear License Plates vs. Those That Only Require Rear License Plates

Map Shows Which States Require Front And Rear License Plates vs. Those That Only Require Rear License Plates

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Tiger
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never understood not requiring front license plates. Haven’t the police there missed identifying some criminals because they only have one plate on one side?

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#92

United States Of America Partition Plan: Splitting America Into Two Nations, Based On Election Results Maps From The Past 12 Years, And Along County Lines

United States Of America Partition Plan: Splitting America Into Two Nations, Based On Election Results Maps From The Past 12 Years, And Along County Lines

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Steve Robert
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

California, Oregon, and Washington, are going to form their own country. We will call it Calibunga.

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#93

Us/Canada Time Zones If They Were Not Adjusted For Political Boundaries

Us/Canada Time Zones If They Were Not Adjusted For Political Boundaries

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BrunoVI
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Note that adjacent Alaskan islands (Aleutians) are 23 hours apart.

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George Adam
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually the map has some mistakes showing Grrek isles as Turkish. Other than that this map is pretty close to maritime law. The uni of Madrid published something very similar...

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Write Your Opinion In Comments

Write Your Opinion In Comments

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#96

Europe Split Into 4 Regions

Europe Split Into 4 Regions

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Tiger
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This map isn’t completely accurate, but shout out to my fellow pandas with Slavic ancestry 🇺🇦❤️

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The European Union’s Livestock Population

The European Union’s Livestock Population

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Ionescu Popa
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2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

in romania they might herd sheep because it's traditional, but the consumption is ridiculously low when compared to the other two, due to imports. even during ceausescu, when the country was more isolated, buying a sheep brined cheese instead of the regular cow one was a rare achievement. also, are you sure about denmark? they treausure themselves as a pork country; or maybe they keep the cows for milk?

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The Roman Empire Was A Multicultural, Multiracial And Multi-Linguistic Success

The Roman Empire Was A Multicultural, Multiracial And Multi-Linguistic Success

A bewilderingly diverse number of peoples, from primitive Britons to sophisticated Greeks and Egyptians, accepted a uniform and well-understood set of Roman values and belief systems. There had never been an empire like it, and there has not been one since

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XenoMurph
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2 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What rubbish. There were constant wars. You don't have a war without underlying resentment. If you bought Roman citizenship you were accepted, everyone else was an underclass. Also Slavery.

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#100

Personal Income Tax Rate In Europe

Personal Income Tax Rate In Europe

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Secret Squirrel
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2 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This isn't accurate tax rate depends on how much, and you only pay the highest band on the part of your income that's well over the average. This shows the tax rate on some of the earnings of the people rich enough to hit the tax bracket, but not rich enough to lobby governments or out their money off shore. This is not what average people pay.

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