World Press Freedom Map

This world map features how each country’s press is free and unrestricted. The data from this press freedom map is based on the World Press Freedom Index released by international media watchdog Reporters Without Borders. The scores of each country are based on their media’s acceptance of opinions (pluralism), independence, and the level of abuse … Read more

Seafood Consumption in Asia Map

This map of Asia features each country’s seafood consumption in kilograms per capita (kg pc). The data is based on reports from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. The Asian country with the highest seafood consumption is the Maldives. Situated within the Indian Ocean, the island group has consumed 85 kg pc of seafood, … Read more

Every Country Visited by The Simpsons

This world map features each country that was visited by the fictional family, The Simpsons. Since their television debut in 1989, they have visited 23 sovereign countries across all seven continents, including one visit to Antarctica. The country that they visited the most is neighboring Canada. The country known as the Great White North has … Read more

Global Life Expectancy Map

This world map shows the life expectancy of every country. Countries marked in shades of green have high life expectancies, while those in the warm colors (shades of red) have low life spans. Life expectancy is high in the Americas, Europe, and Oceania. On the other hand, it is low in some parts of Asia … Read more

U.S. Youngest and Oldest Areas Map

This is a map of the United States. Each county is marked according to its dominant demographic or age group, according to data by the U.S. census.  Areas with a prominent population under the age of 35 are marked in brown. Those with a mostly older population, i.e. 65 years old and above, are marked … Read more

Europe’s Funding of Public Broadcasters Map

This is a map of Europe. Each country is colored according to how their public broadcasting companies are funded and maintained. Sixteen countries have public media that operate with the help of a television license, which is paid for by the public. Most countries’ public broadcasters are also supported with advertisements on top of the … Read more

Austria Raised-Relief Map

Shown above is a map of Austria, which is located in central Europe. This map is a raised-relief map, which is a 3D map that places emphasis on a country’s terrain.  The map is colored in red and white, just like the bicolor Austrian flag. White represents the high mountains, and red is for the … Read more

World’s Most Expensive Cities Map

This world map above identifies the most expensive cities in the world to live in. The data is based on a 2020 report by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The ranking of each city on the list is determined by different factors, including a person’s income, spending habits, and cost of living. In addition, there’s also … Read more

Mexico’s Afro-Mexican Population Map

Shown above is a map of Mexico. Each state is shaded according to its population of Afro-Mexicans, blacks, or afrodescendientes (afro descendants), based on the country’s 2020 population and housing census.  Reddit user u/stvmty says an afro descendant “includes anyone who [self-identifies]” as one. They added that it is a person’s choice to be identified as one … Read more