The map above shows Europe at the height of Napoleon Bonaparte’s power in 1812, just before his disastrous Russian campaign. At this point, Napoleon controlled, either directly or through puppet states and allies, nearly the entire European continent from Portugal to Poland, and from Denmark to Sicily. Napoleon’s conquest of Europe represents one of history’s … Read more
The map of Europe above shows the expected duration of working life for 15-year-olds across European countries, based on 2023 data from Eurostat. Iceland leads Europe with the longest expected working life at 45.7 years, about a decade and a half longer than the shortest, Türkiye, at 29.9 years. Northern and Western European countries generally … Read more
This map shows a part of Eastern Europe, with the encircled areas having one thing in common: they have been the Olympic gold medalist in men’s water polo from the year 2000. Since the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympic Games, an extraordinary pattern has emerged in men’s water polo: every single Olympic gold medal has been … Read more
This map of Europe above shows the country that each Lufthansa airline group’s member airline is based. Lufthansa is the flag carrier of Germany, operating for several decades now. Its namesake group also includes its subsidiary low-cost airline, Eurowings. Other airlines that are part of this major airline group include Brussels Airlines (Belgium), Austrian Airlines … Read more
This map of Europe shows the highest mountain peak for each country. No matter where you are in Europe, each nation has its own high mountains to boast of. The highest of them all is located in Russia, with its Mount Elbus standing at a towering 5,642 meters (18,510.5 feet) high. Besides Russia’s Mount Elbus, … Read more
This map of Europe above shows the continent’s cycling routes, where those who regularly ride a bicycle for various purposes can safely enjoy their rides using the pathways that are created specifically for them. Bicycles serve as a means of transportation for the daily lives of those who use them, whether it is for recreation … Read more
The map above shows Germany and some of its European neighbors in relation to the number of the German-speaking population in the area in the years 1910 and 2010. It is a dramatic transformation in the spread of the German language across Europe in the span of that century, shaped by the horrible events of … Read more
The map of Europe above shows the continent’s countries that do not currently have a metro system, or more specifically, a “electrified rapid transit train system”. Wondering which European countries are still waiting for their first metro system? The map above reveals the answer! In Europe, the list of metro-less countries might surprise you, as … Read more
Shown above is the map of Europe, where each country is marked by its maximum speed limit on its major motorways and highways, measured in kilometers per hour (km/h). Have you ever wondered how fast you can legally go while cruising through Europe? Buckle up, as this map is your ultimate guide to the continent’s … Read more
The map above depicts the presence of nine supermarket chains across Europe. These chains include Lidl, Auchan, Maxima, Billa, Metro, Kaufland, Tesco, Carrefour, and Aldi. According to the illustration above, Germany-based discount chain Lidl has the most presence in Europe, with over 20 countries. The business-focused food retail and wholesale company Metro, also based in … Read more