This world map shows how each country treats its own LGBTQ+ community by way of legislation if there are any. Countries marked in shades of blue have laws of varying degrees that protect the community from being discriminated against due to their sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE). Additionally, some of these countries mandate … Read more
This United States map indicates every state and territory, with each recording its own hottest dates and temperatures. California’s Death Valley logged the hottest temperature in America. On July 10, 1953, the area recorded a scorching 134 degrees Fahrenheit (57 degrees Celsius), which is about half more than a person’s normal body temperature. Its neighboring … Read more
This map of the United States shows the coldest days and temperatures that every state and territory has experienced. The state of Alaska has the lowest recorded temperature of any state. A record low of -70 degrees Fahrenheit (-57 degrees Celsius) was observed in Prospect Creek on January 23, 1971. Seven more states recorded at … Read more
This is a map of Azerbaijan, a former Soviet nation located between Europe and Asia. In this map, the lowlands are marked in green, and high areas are in red. CountryReports notes that Azerbaijan has a total combined area of 33,436 square miles (86,600 square kilometers). Britannica adds that lowlands make up two-fifths of the … Read more
This is a map of Indonesia showcasing its land features. It is shaded according to the Southeast Asian country’s bicolor flag: the high areas in red and lowlands in white. Indonesia consists of thousands of islands, big and small, and is the largest archipelago in the world, according to the country’s embassy in Washington, D.C. … Read more
This is a map of the Korean Peninsula depicting how both North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea or DPRK) and South Korea (Republic of Korea or ROK) were divided during the Korean War in the early 1950s. The Conversation notes that after World War II ended in 1945 through the surrender of Japan (who … Read more
This world map shows whether Apple Music or Spotify Premium is the cheaper subscription-based music streaming option in each country. Besides the actual subscription cost, SavingSpot also considered each country’s standard of living and average monthly salary. Countries shaded in red mean Apple Music is cheaper there, and blue if Spotify Premium is more affordable. … Read more
The maps below illustrate the largest trading partners of the People’s Republic of China. These only show countries that have an import, export, or trade balance of US$1 billion or more. China’s Biggest Imports South Korea is the biggest importer in China, having sent $203 billion worth of imported products to the mainland. It is … Read more
These maps of the world show the rate of literacy between two age groups: (1) those 15-24 years of age; and (2) those 65 years old and above, based on UNESCO data. For the younger generation, the literacy rate is high in most areas of the world, except in several African countries. The 65+ age … Read more
This map of the United States shows the counties in every state that has the best and worst quality of life. The scores for each county are based on the people’s physical and mental health, as well as their overall state of health. The top five best and worst U.S. counties to live in are … Read more