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40 Maps That Will Help You Make Sense of the World
40 Maps That Will Help You Make Sense of the World
If you’re a visual learner like myself, then you know maps, charts and infographics can really help bring data and information to life. Maps can make a point resonate with readers and this collection aims to do just that.
Hopefully some of these maps will surprise you and you’ll learn something new. A few are important to know, some interpret and display data in a beautiful or creative way, and a few may even make you chuckle or shake your head.
If you enjoy this collection of maps, the Sifter highly recommends the r/MapPorn sub reddit. You should also check out ChartsBin.com. There were also fantastic posts on Business Insider and Bored Panda earlier this year that are worth checking out. Enjoy!
1. Where Google Street View is Available
1. Where Google Street View is Available
Map via Wikimedia Commons
3. The Only 22 Countries in the World Britain Has Not Invaded (not shown: Sao Tome and Principe)
3. The Only 22 Countries in the World Britain Has Not Invaded (not shown: Sao Tome and Principe)
Map by eatrio.net via Reddit
Pangea was a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, forming about 300 million years ago. It began to break apart around 200 million years ago. The single global ocean which surrounded Pangaea is accordingly named Panthalassa.
5. McDonald’s Across the World
5. McDonald’s Across the World
Map by John M Nelson
19. Map of Where 29,000 Rubber Duckies Made Landfall After Falling off a Cargo Ship in the Middle of the Pacific Ocean
19. Map of Where 29,000 Rubber Duckies Made Landfall After Falling off a Cargo Ship in the Middle of the Pacific Ocean
Maps by Tim De Chant @ persquaremile.com
24. The Number of Researchers per Million Inhabitants
24. The Number of Researchers per Million Inhabitants
Around the World
Around the World
Map by Maximilian Dörrbecker (Chumwa) on Wikimedia Commons
28. Worldwide Annual Coffee Consumption Per Capita
28. Worldwide Annual Coffee Consumption Per Capita
Map by McKinsey&Company
30. The World Divided Into 7 Regions,
30. The World Divided Into 7 Regions,
Each with a Population of 1 Billion
Each with a Population of 1 Billion
Map by e8odie on Reddit
38. The Longest Straight Line You Can Sail on Earth
38. The Longest Straight Line You Can Sail on Earth
(Pakistan to Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia – 20000 miles)
(Pakistan to Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia – 20000 miles)
Map by kepleronlyknows on Reddit
39. Map of Europe Showing Literal
39. Map of Europe Showing Literal
Chinese Translations for Country Names
Chinese Translations for Country Names
Map by haohaoreport.com
40. Reversed Map with Southern Hemisphere at Top of Map (because position of North is arbitrary)
40. Reversed Map with Southern Hemisphere at Top of Map (because position of North is arbitrary)
Map via OutrageousAnimals on Reddit
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