The map of the United States above depicts the evolution of the nation’s population density in over 200 years, from 1790 to 2010. The United States has undergone a remarkable transformation in population density since its founding. From the initial clusters of settlements along the Eastern Seaboard to the coast-to-coast development we see today, the … Read more
The world map above shows the international dialing codes of each country, including those of small countries and islands. Have you ever wondered why the US and Canada share the international dialing code +1, while Russia uses +7, the UK uses +44, and Australia uses +61? These numbers aren’t random—they’re the result of complex international … 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
The map of the United States above shows the states with more prisons than colleges (in orange) and states with more colleges than prisons (in blue). In 14 U.S. states there are more degree-granting colleges and universities than there are prisons and jails. Conversely, most of the United States (36 states, to be precise) have … Read more
The map above shows the Austro-Hungrian Empire in 1912, where it details the travel time from the city of Vienna to the rest of the empire, providing an interesting view of travelling throughout the empire before the onset of World War I. The early 20th century marked a fascinating transition period in transportation history. While … Read more
The maps presented throughout this article are from a series of historical maps entitled “Portugal Is Not A Small Country”. In 1934, a fascinating propaganda map was created in Portugal with a simple but powerful message: “Portugal não é um país pequeno” (Portugal is not a small country). The map was created during António Salazar’s … Read more
The map above shows parts of North America, Europe, and Africa that were once part of the so-called Central Pangean Mountain Range from the historical supercontinent, Pangea. Here are the following areas highlighted in the map that belonged to the aforementioned historical mountain range: Watkins Range that covers eastern Greenland Appalachian Mountains that comprise of … Read more
The map above shows the United States divided by each county, where each county depicts if they are legally allowed to sell alcoholic drinks or not. An overwhelming majority of U.S. counties are “wet counties” marked blue in the map; these are legally allowed to sell alcoholic beverages, but following the legal age for drinking. … Read more
Shown above is a map of the historical Hadrian’s Wall. This landmark is located in northern England in the United Kingdom, just a touch below the border to Scotland. The wall itself was named after the Roman emperor Hadrian, who ordered the Romans to build it in the year 122 AD. Designated as the northern … Read more
The map of Ireland above shows the country’s Railways System in two different years, in 1920 and 2020. As you can see, in the 100-year difference, Ireland’s train system had a significant decline. How did this come about, and what factors contributed to the Irish railway system’s present state? The 1920s to 1940s First, some … Read more