The map of the world
The map of the world
WORLD MAP
Why do we need to look at a World Map?
We need a world map to act as a reference point to all that what is happening in various parts of the world. A world Map works best with the data set it is mashed-up with. A World Map is a representation of all continents and countries in the world. Looking at a world map tells us the depth and shallowness of our knowledge about our world, at the same time.
The 206 listed states of the United Nations depicted on the world map are divided into three categories: 193 member states, 2 observer states, and 11 other states. The 191 sovereign states, are the countries whose sovereignty is official, and no disputes linger. There are 15 states under the category of “sovereignty dispute”. There are 5 member states, 1 observer state and 9 other states. This image of map of the world is current as on date January 01, 2019.
Physical Map of the World
North Atlantic Ocean, west of North Africa.
Image: kk nationsonline.org
About the World Map
The map shows a representation of the world, the land, and the seas of Earth. It displays a satellite image of the continents with countries and a shaded relief of the seabed.
The Robinson map projection of the world shows major geographical features, such as the highest mountains, the deepest oceanic trench, the largest deserts, the biggest lakes, and extreme points of Earth.
Physical World Map
Physical Map of the World
The map of the world centered on Europe and Africa shows 30° latitude and longitude at 30° intervals, all continents, sovereign states, dependencies, oceans, seas, large islands, and island groups, countries with international borders, and their capital city.
Extreme points of Earth and other fun facts
The map shows various extreme points and other important features of the Earth, such as continents, oceans and large islands, deserts, mountains, countries, and capital cities.
Area
The total area of the earth’s surface (land and water) is slightly more than 510 million km² at sea level (100%).
Approximately 360 million km² are water, the salty liquid between the dry land (almost 71%).
The rest, about 29% of the planet’s surface, is dry land, rock, stones, sand, mountains, deserts, rivers and lakes, arable land, etc. The total land area, including Antarctica, is about 150 million km².
A traditional totora reed raft on Lake Titicaca, seen from Sun Island, Bolivia. Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America and known as the «highest navigable lake» in the world.
Image: Germarquezm
The third-highest mountain in the world is Kangchenjunga at 8,586 m (28,169 ft) on the India–Nepal border.
The highest self-made mountain on Earth is Ojos del Salado at 6,893 m (22,615 ft), an active volcano on the border shared by Chile and Argentina.
The Denali in Alaska is with 6,190 m (20,300 ft) the highest mountain of the United States and North America.
The Southern Ocean surrounds the south polar region, the Antarctic. View of Mount Herschel (3,335 m) in Victoria Land of Antarctica, seen from Cape Hallett.
Image: Andrew Mandemaker
Oceans of the Earth
How many oceans are there? In fact, there is only one ocean, a large continuous body of water with relatively free exchange (currents) between its parts.
The major oceanic divisions are known as
1. The Pacific Ocean is, with an area of approximately 165 million km², the largest body of water; it lies between the Americas (North and South America) on the east and Asia and Australasia on the west. It is divided by the equator into the North Pacific and the South Pacific oceans. Its northern and southern boundaries are the two polar circles.
3. The Indian Ocean is the third-largest of the five oceans; it covers about 70.5 million km². It is bounded to the north by the Arabian Sea, the Indian subcontinent, and the Bay of Bengal, to the west by the African mainland and the 20th meridian east, to the west by the Indochinese Peninsula, the Indonesian archipelago, and Australia. Its southern boundary is, depending on the definition, the Southern Ocean or Antarctica. The four main access waterways to the Indian Ocean are the Suez Canal in Egypt and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, at the southern end of the Red Sea, between Djibouti and Yemen, the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman and the Strait of Malacca between Sumatra (Indonesia) and Peninsular Malaysia.
5. The ice of the Arctic Ocean forms the region known as the North Pole. It is the smallest of the five principal oceans, with an area of 14 million km². The Arctic Ocean is located in the Northern Hemisphere and is bounded in the south by the 60th parallel north.
Pelagic Zones of the Ocean. The Hadal Zone or hadopelagic zone is at the bottom.
The depth specifications are not definitive. Accurate measurement of the depth of the deep sea continues to be a challenge and has hardly been achieved so far. [3]
Largest Islands
The top-ten of the largest islands on the planet are:
1. Greenland (part of the Danish Realm), 2. New Guinea (shared by Indonesia and Papua New Guinea), 3. Borneo (shared by Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia), 4. Madagascar (Madagascar, main island) 5. Baffin Island (Canada) 6. Sumatra (Indonesia) 7. Honshu (Japan), 8. Victoria Island (Canada) 9. Great Britain (United Kingdom) 10. Ellesmere Island (Canada).
The most populous island with 145 million inhabitants is Java (Indonesia), more than half of the nation’s population.
The largest peninsula is the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East.
Volcanic Mo’orea, the Magical Island, lies northwest of Tahiti in remote French Polynesia.
Image: Matthew Dillon
Most remote Places
Pretty remote are the Marquesas Islands (part of French Polynesia). The archipelago is located in the South Pacific Ocean, 3,725 km southeast of Hawaii. The nearest mainland is 5,000 km away at the southwestern coast of Mexico; the second-nearest significant land is the east coast of New Zealand, 5,230 km away.
Largest Lakes
The largest natural lakes on Earth by area are:
1. Caspian Sea, 2. Lake Superior, 3. Lake Victoria, 4. Lake Huron, 5. Lake Michigan, 6. Lake Tanganyika, 7. Lake Baikal, 8. Great Bear Lake, 9. Lake Malawi (Lake Nyasa), 10. Great Slave Lake.
Major Rivers
The top-five of the longest rivers on Earth are Nile (Africa), Amazon (South America), Yangtze (China), Mississippi (United States), and the Yenisey (Siberia, Russia).
The image shows dunes in the Rub’ al Khali, the Empty Quarter, in Saudi Arabia, a part of the Arabian Desert on the Arabian Peninsula.
Image: Javierblas
Major Deserts
By far the largest desert is Antarctica with 14.2 million km², followed by the Arctic region located at the northernmost part of Earth. Both are polar deserts, also known as ice deserts, zones of the Earth, which feature an ice cap climate (arid and very cold).
Large parts of Greenland are also considered a desert, an area without or with little vegetation. By the way, Greenland is the country with the lowest population density, and no, it is not for sale.
The Arabian Desert (2.3 million km²) covers most of the Arabian Peninsula, situated between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
The Gobi Desert to the east of the Taklamakan Desert covers parts of China’s Inner Mongolia and southern parts of Mongolia.
The Kalahari Desert in southern Africa is a big, subtropical, semi-arid sandy savannah extending for 900,000 km².
Country facts
The largest countries by area are:
1. Russia (17,098,242 km²), 2. Canada (9,984,670 km²), 3. United States (9,833,517 km²)
The most populous countries in the world are (in 2020):
1. China (1.44 billion), 2. India (1.38 billion), 3. United States (330,125,000), 4. Indonesia (271,066,000), 5. Pakistan (220,892,000)
Maps of the World
It’s not easy to find an accurate high-definition world map with countries, but we’ve got you covered. Explore our carefully curated atlas.
A map is a graphical and visual depiction of the surface of planet Earth.
How many countries are there on the planet? What are the seven continents of the world, and where are they located?
The following printable world maps can only be used for educational purposes and never for commercial, advertising, or marketing purposes.
You can use it as a wallpaper or poster for taking a quick look at continents, countries, and regions of the world.
Need a high-resolution world map image? Click on each map to enlarge.
1. General Reference World Maps
The most relevant and popular general reference maps of the world are physical, political, and geological.
They illustrate geographic features such as mountains as well as countries and their borders.
A world map is always designed using a projection to represent the Earth on a plane and will always distort directions and distances.
The most famous map projection is the Mercator Projection, a cylindrical map created in 1569 by cartographer and geographer Gerardus Mercator.
His work became the standard map projection for sailing and sailors because it represented any course of constant bearing as a straight segment.
In other words, it is a valid nautical chart.
The Political World Map
A political map is a map of the world with all country names labeled, or/and with the boundaries perfectly visible and the major cities identified.
The Physical World Map
The physical map is a map of the world featuring the Earth’s contours and its main topographic feature. It depicts the five oceans of the world, rivers and lakes, mountains, and other landforms.
The Geological World Map
The geologic map is a map of the world that compiles geological features such as the ice cap, plutonic terranes, metamorphic and/or plutonic terranes, mainly sedimentary terranes, mixed sedimentary-volcanic terranes, melange/schist or tectonic belt, unclassified terranes, and mainly volcanic terranes.
The Outline World Map
The Interactive Globe
Google Maps provides a three-dimensional, virtual representation of the Earth, allowing users to zoom in and out and change viewing position and angle.
2. Thematic World Maps
Today, there are also maps specifically designed to feature or highlight a particular theme in a geographic area.
A thematic map is a type of map specifically designed to show a particular theme connected with a certain region.
In other words, they provide specific information about certain locations and spatial patterns.
The Coronavirus Covid-19 World Map
The Coronavirus Covid-10 world map was developed by Lauren Gardner, a civil and systems engineering professor at Johns Hopkins University. It is a near-real-time tool that allows us to track the outbreak that spread across the globe.
The Macroclimate World Map
The macroclimate map is a map of the world that features the main climate regions of the Earth and the planet’s most stable climatic zone patterns.
The Life Expectancy World Map
The life expectancy map is a color-coded world map that allows us to compare the distribution of the average life expectancy at birth across the globe.
The UN Human Development Index World Map
The United Nations (UN) Human Development Index (HDI) map is a world map the ranks nations into a combined formula that measures life expectancy at birth, school education for children and adults, and per capita income.
The Earth at Night World Map
The Earth at night map is a world map produced by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) that features the most urbanized areas on Earth based on the lights that are visible from outer space during the nighttime hours.
The Religions World Map
The religions map is a map of the world that displays the distribution, size, and percentage of the planet’s major religions by countries.
The Legal Systems World Map
The legal systems map is a map of the world that highlights countries based on the five legal systems: civil law, common law, customary law, religious law, and mixed legal system.
The Bathymetric World Map
The bathymetric map is a map of the world that illustrates the depth contours of the Earth’s ocean floor and the underwater features’ shape, size, and distribution across the globe.
The Continental Map
The continental map is a map that focuses on the political and physical features of the seven largest continuous masses of land, also known as continents: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Antarctica.
Maps of the world
Contents
Blank world maps [ edit ]
Blank world map
Eckert4-World Map (as used by ARTE-TVs «Mit offenen Karten»
The World with points
Simplified blank world map without Antarctica
Blank political world maps [ edit ]
[CURRENT] Blank political world map
[CURRENT] Blank political world map; to facilitate identification and colorising, microstates and island nations, as well as small subnational territories, are represented as circles.
1985’s world with borders
Physical world map 2004 with country borders and capitals; Robinson Projection: standard parallels 38°N and 38°S (click for large 2 MB version)
Simplified angular political world map
Thematic world maps [ edit ]
Economy [ edit ]
Unemployment in 2007.
GDP per capita 2007
GDP nominal and PPP 2007
GDP growth 2007
Inflation in 2009
Countries above and below world average GDP PPP per capita
Current Account Balance 2006
Current Account Balance 2006 as % of GDP
Current Account Balance 2006, per capita
Political world maps [ edit ]
All the countries of the world
Prisoners per 100,000 citizens
States of the Non-Aligned Movement
States of the Middle East
APEC member countries
Council of Europe
ICC member states
Kyoto Protocol participation 2009
Localisation of nuclear weapons
Ottawa Treaty members
Summit of the Americas.
Member states Conference on Disarmament (CD) 1981
Member states Conference on Disarmament (CD) 2007
Corruption as of 2005
Social world maps [ edit ]
Evolution of human development in the 2000s
World literacy rates
State of population
Percentage below the national poverty line
Births attended by a skilled health personnel
The World Map showing names of all the Countries in the World along with their political boundries, geographic location and water bodies. Asia is the largest continent in the world both in terms of size and population.
About Map: The World Map showing 197 countries in the World along with their international boundary and water bodies.
View Large World Map
More World Maps and Info
World Map
A world map is a map of all of the surface of Earth. The World Map is a graphical representation of the Real world. The World Map presents a lot of information about the world in a simplified and visual way. It indicates the land and the seas of earth. The world map shows continents and the countries, which are part and parcel of continents, transcontinental countries, independent and dependent territories, oceans and seas, large and Small islands and everything that exists in the world. The world map also indicates the network of lines, which represent meridians and parallels, the geographic coordinate system.
The World’s largest countries by area includes the Russian Federation, Canada, the United States of America, China, Brazil, Australia, India, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Algeria while the smallest countries include the Vatican City, Monaco, Andorra, and Singapore.
Types of World Map
Some of the most common types of World Map are political, physical, topographic, economic, climate, and thematic maps. World Map generally focus on political features and physical features of the World. Political maps displays territorial boundaries and human settlement such as cities, state, countries, roads, rails, highways, various places, population, etc. Physical maps represents geographical features of the World such as mountains, rivers, lake, bodies of water, plateaus,landforms, climate, soils.
World Map Projections
A Map projection is a visual representation, transferring the graticule of latitude and longitude on a plane surface. There are different types of map projections such as Mercator projection, Robinson projection, Cyclindrical projection, Azimuthal projection, Conic projection, Dymaxion Map, the Mollweide Projection, Gall-Peters, Goode’s Homolosine, AuthaGraph, Peirce Quincuncial, Winkel Tripel Projection and The Peters projection.
World Continents
In the discipline of Geography, «Continent» means one of the major land masses. A continent is the Earth`s main division of land. Continent can be defined as the large land mass, which is separated from other landmasses by oceans.The Earth has seven continents. They are Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia. Among the seven continents, Asia is the biggest continent, while Australia is the smallest.
Seven Continents of the World
| # | Continent | Area (sq km) | Area (Sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asia | 44,579,000 | 17,212,000 |
| 2 | Africa | 30,370,000 | 11,726,000 |
| 3 | North America | 24,709,000 | 9,540,000 |
| 4 | South America | 17,840,000 | 6,890,000 |
| 5 | Antarctica | 14,000,000 | 5,405,000 |
| 6 | Europe | 10,180,000 | 3,930,000 |
| 7 | Australia | 8,600,000 | 3,320,000 |
How many countries are there in the World?
The answer for this question varies from source to source. According to United Nations Organisations, there are 195 countries in the world. Out of which 2 countries that are non-member observer states: the Holy See (Vatican City) and the State of Palestine. According to ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) Country Codes Standard, there are 249 countries in the world out of which 194 are independent.
As per the International Monetary Fund, it has 237 countries on its list. The list does not state whether the countries are independent countries or countries without sovereignty or territories if they are independent or dependent. However, the list says that it has the number of countries stated above.
What are Dependent Territories?
The word dependent means to rely on something or someone, to depend on someone or something. Dependent territories are the dependent areas, which do not have complete independence or the ultimate political power called sovereignty. Therefore, these dependent territories are an integral part of sovereign states without sovereignty. There are 60 approximately dependent territories in the world. The United States of America has 13 dependent territories. The United Kingdom has three-crown dependent territories along with 13 overseas territories. There are six external territories in Australia. New Zealand and Norway have one dependent territory.
Transcontinental Countries
Transcontinental countries or nations are situated or located on one or more continents. Such continents are called transcontinental or intercontinental states. Transcontinental countries are basically part of a particular continent but a portion / overseas of the country or countries lie in the other continent. To make it simple, transcontinental countries have some portion of their territory, geographically divided at least two continents. Around 18 transcontinental countries are there in the world. For example, Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey are transcontinental countries, which are located in both Europe and Asia. Even though Armenia and Cyprus are considered politically European countries but geographically both the countries are situated in the Western part of Asia.
World (Earth) Geography & Facts
| About World | Info |
|---|---|
| About | Earth is the third planet from the Sun |
| Alternative names | Gaia, Terra, Tellus, the world, the globe |
| Age of Earth | 4.6 Billion Years |
| Water Area | 139,434,000 sq mi |
| Total Countries | 193 UN members + 2 UN observers + Taiwan + Kosovo |
| Continents | 7 Continents of the Word; Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, North America, South America, and Antarctica |
| Oceans | 5 Oceans of the World; the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean and the Southern Ocean. |
| Highest Point | Mt. Everest |
| Escape Velocity | 6.95 miles/s |
| Radius of Earth | 3,959 miles |
| Surface Area | 510072000 km2 (196940000 sq mi) 148940000 km2 land (57510000 sq mi) 361132000 km2 ocean (139434000 sq mi) |
| Total Coastline | 372,000 miles |
| Circumference | 24,901 miles |
| Avg. Orbit Speed | 29.78 km/s (107200 km/h; 66600 mph) |
| Land Area | 57,510,000 sq mi |
| World Population | 7.9 Billion People (2022) |
| Lowest Point | Dead Sea |
| Diameter of Earth | 7,918 miles |
| Sun Orbit | 365 days |
| Escape velocity | 11.186 km/s (40270 km/h; 25020 mph) |
| Volume | 1.08321Г—1012 km3 (2.59876Г—1011 cu mi) |
| Mass | 5.97237Г—1024 kg (1.31668Г—1025 lb) |
| Mean density | 5.514 g/cm3 (0.1992 lb/cu in) |
| Surface gravity | 9.80665 m/s2 (1 g; 32.1740 ft/s2) |
About Oceans
The ocean is a massive body of salt water which covers around 71 percent of Earth’s surface. There are five oceans in the world namely Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern Antarctic and Arctic. The Pacific is the biggest ocean in the world while the Arctic is the smallest of all.
The Pacific Ocean: The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of all the five oceans of the Earth. It is 165,250,000 square kilometer that accounts for 63,800,000 square miles. That’s why it is called the largest division of the World ocean. The Pacific Ocean lies between the continents of Asia and Australia on the west and North America and South America on the east. There are five continents, which are touched by the Pacific Ocean viz North America, South America, Asia, Australia and Antarctica. Countries bordering the Pacific Ocean are Australia, Canada, China, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Singapore and South Korea.
Atlantic Ocean: The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest one among the five oceans of the world. It has an area of 106,460,000 square kilometres approximately. It is believed that the Atlantic Ocean drives our weather patterns, which includes hurricanes. It is the home to numerous species. The ocean separates the continents of Europe and Africa to the east from those of North and South America to the west. There are a number of countries that border the Atlantic Ocean.
Indian Ocean: The Indian Ocean is the third biggest ocean. It is enclosed with Asia in the north, Africa in the west and Australia to the east. The Indian Ocean is named after India because of its strategic location at the head of the ocean. India shares the long coastline, which is longer than any other country in the Indian Ocean. The Indian Ocean is bounded by Iran, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh to the north, the Malay Peninsula, the Sunda Islands of Indonesia and Australia to the east, the Southern Ocean to the south and Africa and the Arabian Peninsula to the west.
Maps of our World 4+
The geography quiz
Theodor Mueller
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Description
Would you find Egypt on a world map? And where are the Himalayas?
MAPS OF OUR WORLD invites you to go on a travel around the world on beautifully designed maps. It’s easy to get started for everyone, but the higher difficulty levels are a challenge even for experts!
Try the first levels and win your first achievements on these political maps:
— World map
— North America
— South America
— Europe
— Africa
— Asia
— Oceania
You can unlock higher difficulty levels as well as maps of the following countries:
— United States
— United Kingdom
— Germany
— Switzerland
— Canada
— Australia
Further, all these maps can be unlocked in a physical version with rivers, lakes, mountains and much more.
This app has been developed in collaboration with teachers.
What’s New
• Small corrections on the maps
• Updated spelling for various cities and countries
Ratings and Reviews
Love it!
Hey app creators; could you please make an app for astromomy and space? If its as cool as this app I’ll buy it too. Thanks for a truly great app that doesnt glitch. 🥰
After a week: I can’t believe how much I have learned about our world in a weeks time. I can now name all countries and I’ve moved on to islands. Once that is down I can start working on capitals, rivers, and more.
Please app creators: Please make an area for ALL islands, it would be fun to jump around the world trying to locate them all.
Absolutely phenomenal app
I’ve used this app for the past three years to educate myself and all three of my boys. Beautifully created and thought out. All three of my boys now know where every country in the world is, and one of them knows the capitals of those countries as well with the other two not far behind.
I, myself, have learned all 200 countries and capitals, all 436 of the major cities on the continents, all mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, deserts, and seas on each of the continents. and I’ve completed all of the major cities, states, capitals, mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, and deserts for both the United States and the United Kingdom. I’m currently working on the same for Germany, and I just noticed (today) that the app developers added even more geography to memorize for Canada and Australia. You guys are awesome.
Hey, would you consider adding maps for Russia and China next? I think that would be amazing.
Absolutely Amazing
Before using this app I knew absolutely nothing of geography. I couldn’t locate the 10 largest countries in the world let alone their capitals, or even the states bordering mine in the US. After just a few days of using this app I can locate each US state, locate the 120 largest countries in the world on a map, locate every country in Europe as well as the 25 largest cities and capitals. I have enjoyed expanding my knowledge of geography and appreciate being apple to visualize where cities or countries are on the map when I hear about them or read about them. My only request is adding countries as maps such as France, currently the app only let’s you study a few countries such as the US Germany Canada the UK etc.
App Privacy
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Save & share your best places
Hulab
Screenshots
Description
Mapstr lets you keep track of all your favorite places around the world, tag them, and share them with who you want!
To remember your best spots (restaurants, bars, museums. ), your friends recommendations, and to plan your next trip, download Mapstr and build the map of YOUR world!
• Works everywhere in the world
• Create you own places, even in the middle of the sea 😉
• Add tags, notes, and pictures to your places
• Discover your friends’ best spots
• Access the places opening hours, pictures, website, phone number, etc.
• Compare route options by Uber, Lift, Citymapper, Waze, etc.
• FOR FREE, NO ADS!
At Mapstr, we believe your places are precious and private: for each of them, you can choose if you want to share it with your friends or not.
Get rid of all the restaurant business cards, notebooks, articles extracts. and join the hundreds of thousands of users of Mapstr, the best rated map-meets-notes app, loved by GQ, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Elle, etc.
• Directly import all your Foursquare or Swarm checkins, your contacts, or your old excel files.
• Steal your friends favorite places
• 3D Touch & Apple Watch
• And a lot more to come 🙂
We’ve built Mapstr to enhance you every day life, so please, tell us how you use it!
-> hello@mapstr.com
And if you like it and want to support us, please, give us a 5 stars review, you’ll make us more than happy 🙂
For those who wants to read our terms of use, here they are: https://mapstr.com/terms.html, and our privacy policy is: https://mapstr.com/privacy.html
What’s New
We’ve improved how the collaborative maps work 🙂
Ratings and Reviews
If you don’t live under a rock, this app is for YOU
What a great little app! I found out about the app in a column on the Air France magazine last year and I can’t believe how handy it’s been since. I travel a good amount and I love tagging great restaurants in every city that I go to, and the ability to share makes it even more handy. Having the option to tag different categories (restaurants, discotheques, stores, etc) also makes it easy to look for all your saved places at a glance, and the list option sorts places based on distance, so if you save recommendations from friends you can find out how close you are to all of them and make a decision based on that. Legitimately very happy, and I wish the developer a lot of success!
Good With Potential!
Hello Ted
Thanks for the detailed feedbacks and all your emails.
As your requests and usages are not very common we won’t be able to make it a priority but we’ll try to address them as fast as possible.
Best
PS: you can switch between map & satellite view in your profile settings.
Love love love this app!
I have been searching for years of a way to keep track of the fabulous food scene of Chicago. Mapstr is the best app to do that. Tagging by neighborhood, cuisine, chef, great rooftop etc etc has been super helpful for me to be able to easily pull up great options that meet my criteria. Many friends and family contact me because they know I’ll have great recommendations on where they should go because of mapstr. I love how there’s now more room for a restaurant description. More detail has helped so much! I also love that I can include links to online articles about the place so I can easily find more info. Super excited to continue to add more locations to my mapstr!!
World Map HD
| Description : This large world map (27.77 inches x 20.48 inches) has clear cartography, bold colors, and user-friendly fonts. The image is a high-resolution world map, and available in AI, EPS, JPEG, or layered PDF formats. The map is customizable. Please contact us if you have any questions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
World Map with Continents and Countries
World Map for 2019
Click on the World Map above to zoom in
| U.S. Government Revenue Source | 2021 Amount ($B) |
|---|---|
| Individual income taxes | $2,044 |
| Social security and medicare taxes | $1,247 |
| Corporate income taxes | $372 |
| Miscellaneous revenue | $133 |
| Custom duties | $80 |
| Excise taxes | $75 |
| Unemployment insurance | $57 |
| Estate and gift taxes | $27 |
| Other retirement | $10 |
| Total | $4,045 |
Despite the trillions in revenue generated, like most years, U.S. federal spending was higher in 2021, which put the federal government in a budget deficit of $2.7 trillion.
After income and Social Security spending, health was the third-largest expenditure in 2021. Here’s a look at the full breakdown, and where spending was allocated last year:
| U.S. Government Spending Category | 2021 Amount ($B) |
|---|---|
| Income security | $1,649 |
| Social security | $1,135 |
| Health | $797 |
| National defense | $755 |
| Medicare | $697 |
| Net interest | $352 |
| Commerce and housing credit | $304 |
| Education | $297 |
| General government | $270 |
| Veterans benefits | $234 |
| Transportation | $155 |
| Administration of Justice | $72 |
| Agriculture | $50 |
| International affairs | $47 |
| Community and regional development | $47 |
| Natural resources | $42 |
| General science, space and technology | $36 |
| Energy | $6 |
| Offsetting revenue collected but not attributed to functions | ($124) |
| Total | $6,820 |
U.S. National Debt
While overall debt is rising, the cost of servicing this debt has actually dropped in recent years thanks to record low interest rates.
However, with interest rates on the rise again this year, servicing the existing national debt is becoming more expensive.
And eventually, when it comes time for the U.S. government to refinance its loans, a greater portion of the federal budget will need to be allocated to servicing debt, which will put a squeeze on other areas of spending.
Politics
Ranked: Top 10 Countries by Military Spending
As geopolitical tensions began to heat up around the world, which nations were the top military spenders in 2021?
The Top 10 Countries by Military Spending in 2021
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has continued, military spending and technology has come under the spotlight as the world tracked Western arms shipments and watched how HIMAR rocket launchers and other weaponry affected the conflict.
But developing, exporting, and deploying military personnel and weaponry costs nations hundreds of billions every year. In 2021, global military spending reached $2.1 trillion, rising for its seventh year in a row.
Using data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), this visualization shows which countries spent the most on their military in 2021, along with their overall share of global military spending.
Which Countries Spend the Most on Military?
The United States was the top nation in terms of military expenditure, spending $801 billion to make up almost 38% of global military spending in 2021. America has been the top military spending nation since SIPRI began tracking in 1949, making up more than 30% of the world’s military spending for the last two decades.
| Country | Military Spending (2017) | Military Spending (2018) | Military Spending (2019) | Military Spending (2020) | Military Spending (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 U.S. | $646.8B | $682.5B | $734.3B | $778.4B | $800.7B |
| 🇨🇳 China | $210.4B | $232.5B | $240.3B | $258.0B | $293.4B |
| 🇮🇳 India | $64.6B | $66.3B | $71.5B | $72.9B | $76.6B |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $51.6B | $55.7B | $56.9B | $60.7B | $68.4B |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | $66.9B | $61.6B | $65.2B | $61.7B | $65.9B |
The next top military spender in 2021 was China, which spent $293.4 billion and made up nearly 14% of global military spend. While China’s expenditure is still less than half of America’s, the country has increased its military spending for 27 years in a row.
In fact, China has the largest total of active military personnel, and the country’s military spending has more than doubled over the last decade.
While Russia was only the fifth top nation by military spending at $65.9 billion in 2021, it was among the higher ranking nations in terms of military spending as a share of GDP. Russia military expenditures amounted to 4.1% of its GDP, and among the top 10 spending nations, was only beaten by Saudi Arabia whose spending was 6.6% of its GDP.
Military Collaboration Since the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Similarly, Russia and China have deepened their relationship, sharing military intelligence and technology along with beginning joint military exercises at the end of August, alongside other nations like India, Belarus, Mongolia, and Tajikistan.
Since China’s breakthrough in hypersonic missile flight a year ago, Russia has now been testing its own versions of the technology, with Putin mentioning Russia’s readiness to export weaponry he described as, “years, or maybe even decades ahead of their foreign counterparts”.
Sanctions and Energy Exports: New Weapons in Modern Warfare
Along with advanced weaponry, sanctions and energy commodities have become new tools of modern cold warfare. As Western economic sanctions attempted to cripple Russia’s economy following its invasion, Russian gas and oil supplies have been limited and forced to be paid in rubles in retaliation.
Global trade has been turned into a new battlefield with offshore assets and import dependencies as the attack vectors. Along with these, cyberattacks and cybersecurity are an increasingly complex, obscure, and important part of national military and security.
Whether or not Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ends in 2022, the rise in geopolitical tensions and conflict this year will almost certainly result in a global increase in military spending.
World Political Map
The purpose of a Political Map is to show the territorial boundaries of countries, states, and other administrative divisions. The Political map of the world here depicts all independent nations as well as some dependent territories with vibrant and contrasting colors for visual clarity. It includes 193 UN member countries, two non-member observer states, and other dependent and partially recognized territories. The map is in Robinson projection.
World Classic Map
World Executive Map
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Various Kinds of World Map
World Poltical Map
In the political world map, some of the borders are created by geological features such as mountains and rivers, while others are solely politically demarcated. The map follows the latest globally accepted standards for national boundaries.
Some of the largest independent nations in the world are the Russian Federation, People’s Republic of China, the United States of America, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Argentina. While the smallest nations include Vatican City, Monaco, Andorra, and Singapore.
As represented on the world map, some countries like Brazil, Australia, the USA, and Indonesia have long coastlines, while others are completely landlocked like Bhutan, Switzerland, Mongolia, and Lesotho.
The world political map shows dependent territories such as Greenland and the Faroe Islands of Denmark, as well as the French Overseas Territories, which are geographically and culturally distinct, enjoying some degree of autonomy but are not independent states.
The globe map also represents the Special Administrative Regions like Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR that possess most of the characteristics of an independent nation under the one country two systems’ policy. These territories enjoy substantial autonomy, yet are integral parts of the People’s Republic of China. It is the division of the world into separate political entities that denote the political boundaries.
Last Updated on: October 5th, 2021
World travel destinations map
Tourist’s planet. Map of the best places for tourists in US, Europe and other parts of the world. The map shows the location of most popular places, vacation sites that are described on the website.
Where are Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Turkey, the Canary Islands, Hong Kong, Goa, Bali and Hawai’i located? Take a look at our map of the best tourist destinations of the world. Find out where your desired destination is. You will also find information about many popular cities: London, Paris, Helsinki, Stockholm, St. Petersburg, Hong Kong, Rome, Venice, Bangkog, New York, Miami and other.
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Attractions
The best for trips cities and the countries. There are descriptions of France (Paris), Italy (Rome, Venice), Greece (Rhodes), Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg), Finland (Helsinki, Imatra, Savonlinna). Useful information about the countries and cities.
The most popular countries for travel location on the world map
France
France is one of the most visited countries in the world. Here is one of the most popular tourist cities in the world (Paris ), one of the most visited tourist attractions ( Eiffel Tower ). On the Mediterranean coast of France ( Cote d’Azur ) are some of the most famous and expensive resorts of Europe. See at map location of France, Paris attractions, most popular vacation cities. Learn more about France.
Spain
Egypt
Greece
Greece is located in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula and numerous islands of the Mediterranean. Greece is one of the most popular a popular summer vacation destinations in Europe. The most popular among tourists are the islands of Greece Crete and Rhodes. See the location of Greece located on the map above.
Cyprus
Finland
Finland is located in the north of Europe. Finland is bordered on the east by Russia, on the north- west of Sweden and the north with Norway (also a neighbor of Finland Estonia). According to the results of various international rankings country has repeatedly been among the best in terms of life, safety, quality of education. The most popular tourist destination cities are Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Oulu, Kuopio and Porvoo. A large number of Russian tourists coming to the city of Lappeenranta, Imatra, Savonlinna. To the north is the town of Rovaniemi in Finland, which is the residence of Santa Claus. Location of cities and attractions located in Finland are looking at the map on this page.
Read more about Finland.
Goa, India
Thailand
Vietnam
The United States of America is the second most visited by foreign tourists’ country in the world. It should be clarified that the largest number of tourists comes to the US from neighboring countries, Mexico and Canada. The map shows the location of some of the most visited cities, attractions and national parks of the country. Get more information for travelers about the USA.
Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world. There are many interesting things for tourists. Most often, tourists visit Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia. Russians often spend their holidays in Sochi.
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Assorted References
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World Map
Detailed map of the World
The world map is an image of our planet, on which displayed a variety of objects, settlements, roads, administrative boundaries and other Most often used cards are political and physical map of the world.
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Today’s map of the world is not only the pages of the Atlas, map on the wall or the globe. With the development of information technology and the Internet, more people will use the interactive world map. Thanks to satellite images, taken from space, modern electronic map appeared many more members. You can see not only the city, country and natural objects, but also to calculate the exact distance between several objects, and even see the specific streets and tiny topographic objects.
World Map
A zoomable map for highlighting any number of countries of the world by clicking on them.
What is a world map?
The world map is a political map of the world that shows the official borders of countries and their location.
Communicating through a map is more visually compelling and informative than showing lists or flags. It provides a broader context to your audience/readers, i.e., how diffused, concentrated, widespread your subject is.
Add a map of the world to your presentation slides with precisely the information you want to show, by using Vizzlo’s integrations to PowerPoint and Google Slides.
Best uses for the world map
How to make a world map with Vizzlo?
Create a great-looking world map in seconds. Follow these easy steps:
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World Map: What’s new?
NEW The classic Mercator is not the only projection option anymore: you can choose the Natural Earth projection.
NEW You can now hide country borders.
World Map with Major Cities
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| 7 Continents | North America | South America | Antarctica | Africa | Europe | Asia | Australia |
| 6 Continents | North America | South America | Antarctica | Africa | Eurasia | Australia | |
| 6 Continents | America | Antarctica | Africa | Europe | Asia | Australia | |
| 5 Continents | America | Antarctica | Africa | Eurasia | Australia | ||
| 4 Continents | America | Antarctica | Afro-Eurasia | Australia | |||
| Continent | Area | Approx. population | Density (People per km²) |
| Asia | 17.21 million sq mi (44.58 million sq km) | 4.436 billion | 86.70 |
| Africa | 11.73 million sq mi (30.37 million sq km) | 1.216 billion | 29.30 |
| North America | 9.54 million sq mi (24.71 million sq km) | 579 million | 21.0 |
| South America | 6.888 million sq mi (17.84 million sq km) | 422.5 million | 20.8 |
| Antarctica | 5.405 million sq mi (14 million sq km) | 5,000 temporary residents | 0.00007 |
| Europe | 3.931 million sq mi (10.18 million sq km) | 743.1 million | 69.7 |
| Australia and Oceania | 3.292 million sq mi (8.526 million sq km) | 41,050,699 | 3.6 |
| Rank | Ocean | Remark |
| 1 | Pacific Ocean | Separates Oceania and Asia from the Americas |
| 2 | Atlantic Ocean | Separates the Eurasia and Africa from Americas |
| 3 | Indian Ocean | Spreaded upon southern Asia and separates Africa and Australia |
| 4 | Southern Ocean | It encircles Antarctica, considered an extension of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans |
| 5 | Arctic Ocean | A sea of the Atlantic, which washes upon northern North America & Eurasia and covers much of the Arctic |
Variations of Continents
Other continental divisions include supercontinents and subcontinents.
Supercontinents
Supercontinents are those landmasses that have more than one continental core or craton. The contemporary instance is Eurasia. Other examples include Rodinia, Pangaea, Laurasia, Kenorland, Gondwana, and Columbia.
Subcontinents
Subcontinents are those parts of a continent that fall on tectonic plates different than the rest. Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent are the best examples of it.
Submerged Continents
These are those areas of the crust of the continent that are to a large extent sea-covered. For example, Zealandia, which is buried under the sea.
Microcontinents
Some islands drift off from the main continent body. However, they are too small to be called continents and hence are called microcontinents. The largest microcontinent is Madagascar.
Asia Map The most populated and the largest continent on the planet is Asia. Spread over an area of about 17,212,048 sq. miles (covering 8.6% of the earth’s total surface area), the continent is situated in the northern and eastern hemispheres.
| Area | 17.21 million sq mi (44.58 million sq km) |
| Population | 4.436 billion |
| Pop. density | 226/sq mi (89/km²) |
| Countries | 47 (List of Asian Countries) |
| Time Zones | UTC+2 to UTC+12 |
Africa
Africa Map The second largest and the second most populated continent in the world is Africa. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the southeast, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the north, and Suez Canal & Red Sea to the northeast. The continent has 53 countries, not including the disputed territory located in Western Sahara.
Africa Information:
| Area | 11.73 million sq mi (30.37 million sq km) |
| Population | 1.216 billion |
| Pop. density | about 80/sq mi (30.51/km²) |
| Countries | 53 (List of African Countries) |
| Time Zones | UTC-1 to UTC+4 |
North America
About North America The continent is present in the western and northern hemispheres of the earth. It is surrounded by South America and the Caribbean Sea on the southeast, the North Pacific Ocean on the west, the Arctic Ocean on the north, and the North Atlantic Ocean on the east. It is the third largest continent, covering 9,540,198 sq. miles.
North America Information:
| Area | 9.54 million sq mi (24.71 million sq km) |
| Population | 579 million |
| Pop. density | 59.3/sq mi (22.9/km²) |
| Countries | 23 (List of Countries in North America) |
| Time Zones | UTC-10 to UTC |
About South America
South America
Located in the southern and western hemisphere, South America is the 4th largest continent in the world. In the northern hemisphere, too, a small part of the continent is present.
South America Information:
| Area | 6.888 million sq mi (17.84 million sq km) |
| Population | 422.5 million |
| Pop. density | 55.4 per sq mi (21.4 per km²) |
| Countries | 13 |
| Time Zones | UTC-2 to UTC-5 |
About Antarctica
Antarctica
Spread over an area of 5,400,000 square miles, Antarctica is the fifth largest continent in the world. It is also the southernmost continent of the earth. It is surrounded by the Southern Ocean and is located in the southern hemisphere. It is the driest, windiest, as well as the coldest continent.
Antarctica Information:
| Area (Overall) | 5.405 million sq mi (14 million sq km) |
| (ice-free) | 280,000 km² (100,000 sq mi) |
| (ice-covered) | 13,720,000 km² (5,300,000 sq mi) |
About Europe
Europe
With an area of 3930519 sq. miles, it is the world’s second smallest continent. However, it is one of the most populous continents on the planet.
Europe Information:
| Area | 3.931 million sq mi (10.18 million sq km) |
| Population | 743.1 million |
| Pop. density | 181/sq mi (70/km²) |
| Countries | 50 (List of European Countries) |
| Time Zones | UTC to UTC+5 |
Australia & Oceania
Australia & Oceania
The world’s smallest continent is Australia. One theory suggests that the continent only includes the Australian mainland and not the islands in the vicinity, like Tasmania or New Guinea. However, another says that these islands should be included because the geological landmass shared by them is the same.
Australia information:
| Area | 3.292 million sq mi (8.526 million sq km) |
| Population | 41,050,699 |
| Pop. density | 3.7/km² |
| Countries | Australia, Papua New Guinea, and portions of Indonesia |
| Time Zones | GMT+10, GMT+9.30, GMT+8 |
For a better understanding of each continent, refer to the various world continent maps that have been designed by Mapsofworld.com.
Last Updated on: October 5th, 2021
Earthquake Live Map
View the latest earthquakes on the interactive map above, displaying the magnitude, location, depth and the event time. The information is provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
The earthquake is a shaking of the Earth’s surface, caused by the displacement of a part of the Earth’s crust and the sudden release of a large amount of energy. The diffusion of vibrations in the layers of the surface is called a seismic wave.
The earthquakes occur as a result of accumulated tensions and deformations in the Earth’s crust. The area of destruction is known as the outbreak of the earthquake. The point underground, from where the energy is released, is called Hypocenter. The projection of Hipocentra on the Earth’s surface is called Epicenter. The science of earthquakes is called seismology.
Earthquakes can be so strong that they destroy entire cities and cause tsunamis, landslides and even volcanic eruptions. The seismic activity of a particular region is determined by the frequency, nature and magnitude of earthquakes over a certain period of time. Earthquakes are measured with seizmometri. The Richter scale is most commonly used.
The earthquakes are divided by their origin into tectonic and volcanic. The depth of the Hipocentra is divided into shoals (up to 100 km), intermediate (from 100 to 300 km) and deep earthquakes (from 300 to 700 km). The most destructive are the flat tectonic earthquakes.
Richter magnitude scale
The most popular scale of energy evaluation in earthquakes is the local scale of the Richter magnitude. Thus, the increase is a degree of magnitude of the 32-fold increase in the released seismic energy. An earthquake of magnitude 2 is subtle until the magnitude 7 is the lower limit of destructive earthquakes that cover large areas.
1 (undetectable) – only indicated by special devices;
2 (very low) – only felt by very sensitive pets and people in the upper floors of tall buildings;
3 (low) – feels only in some buildings, like the vibration of a truck;
4 (moderate) – the earthquake is felt by many people; It is possible to balance open windows and doors;
5 (strong note) – shaking of hanging objects, noise in construction, window breakage, dust blowing;
6 (strong) – slight damage to construction of buildings, cracks in plaster, etc.;
7 (very strong) – significant damage to buildings; Cracks in the plaster and breaking of individual pieces, thin cracks on the walls, cracks of chimneys; Cracks in the foundations;
8 (destructive) – destruction in buildings: large cracks on the walls, falling cornices and chimneys. Landslides and cracks up to a few centimeters on mountain slopes;
9 (devastating) – burglary of some buildings, falling walls, dividing walls and roofs. Landslides, collapse and falling debris into the mountains. The rate of increase of the cracks can be up to 2 cm/s;
10 (destructive) – collapse of many buildings; In others – serious damage. Cracks in the ground up to 1 m wide, avalanches, landslides. Through the accumulation of rubble, lakes can form in the river valleys;
11 (catastrophic) – numerous cracks on the surface of the earth, large avalanches in the mountains. Mass destruction of buildings;
12 (total) – changes of the relief on a large scale. Huge avalanches and burglaries. Total destruction of buildings and facilities.
Спутниковая карта мира
Карта мира со спутника. Исследуйте спутниковую карту мира онлайн в реальном времени. Подробная карта мира создана на основе спутниковых снимков высокого разрешения. В максимальном приближении спутниковая карта мира позволяет детально изучить улицы, отдельные дома и достопримечательности мира. Карта мира со спутника легко переключается в режим обычной карты (схема).
Мир на спутниковой карте Яндекс: улицы, дома, панорамы, достопримечательности, объекты и многое другое.
Спутниковые карты стран мира
Использовать карту мира со спутника может любой человек, и абсолютно бесплатно. Спутниковые карты очень просты и удобны в использовании. Это связано с тем, что при разработке карт, основной акцент делался на их доступность.
Также, если вы не знаете, как выглядит, то или иное здание, в этом случае стоит воспользоваться функцией панорама, которая в точности покажет изображение выбранной местности. К слову, качество снимков находится на очень высоком уровне, возникает ощущение, что вы находитесь там, в реальном времени. Поэтому если вы ни разу не были в Париже, срочно воспользуйтесь функцией панорамы, и совершите виртуальную прогулку по улицам этого чудесного города.
Кроме того, если вы выбираете сервис google map, то у вас появиться возможность просматривать 3-D карты, правда, предварительно вам нужно будет подключить специальный модуль.
Maps of Russia
As the world’s largest country in total area, Russia showcases a wide diversity of landforms. In general terms, it is divided into some very specific geographical zones.
The broad European Plain, or Volga River Plain extends from the Ural Mountains to its western borders with Europe.
The central and southern areas of Russia include large fertile areas, marsh, steppes (plains without trees) and massive coniferous forests.
Siberia is a combination of frozen tundra, with rolling hills rising to plateaus, punctuated by scattered mountain ranges.
Mountains Mountain ranges are found across Russia, with many of the major ones stretching along its southwestern, southeastern and eastern borders
In the far southwest the Caucasus Mountains slice across the land. The country’s highest point, Mt. Elbrus at 18,481 ft. (5,633 m), is located there. It has been marked on the map above by a yellow upright triangle.
Making up the natural border between European Russia and Asia, the Ural Mountains extend from the Arctic Ocean to Kazakhstan’s northern border.
The Kolyma Mountains in far northeastern Russia extend about 1,126 km (700 mi) north and south to the east of the Kolyma River and roughly parallel to the coast of Siberia. Some rise to over 6000 feet (1830 meters).
Rivers Russia has more than 100,000 rivers with a length of 7 miles, or greater. Some of the world’s longest rivers flow through the vast lowland plains that dominate the Russian landscape.
Significant rivers include the Volga, Dnieper and Dvina (west), the Lena, Ob, and Yenisey (central) and the Amur in the far east.
At 1,642 m (5,387 ft), Lake Baikal (marked on the map) is the deepest and among the clearest of all lakes in the world. Baikal is home to more than 1,700 species of plants and animals, two thirds of which can be found nowhere else in the world.
Steppe Long characterized as the typical Russian landscape, the steppe region displays a broad range of treeless, grassy plains punctuated by mountain ranges, and provides the best conditions for human settlement.
Taiga Accounting for over 60% of Russia, this forested region extends from its western borders then east towards the Pacific Ocean. Russia contains the world’s largest reserve of coniferous wood, however, due to extensive logging the supply is steadily on the decrease; as well, to make way for agriculture, much of the forested zone has been cleared.
Tundra Stretching 4,349 miles (7,000 km) from west to east, the Russian Arctic is a vast treeless and marshy plain, and is well-known for its white nights (dusk after midnight, and dawn fairly soon after) through summer and days of near total darkness through winter.
Federal Subjects Map of Russia
The oblasts are: Amur (Blagoveshchensk), Arkhangel’sk, Astrakhan’, Belgorod, Bryansk, Chelyabinsk, Irkutsk, Ivanovo, Kaliningrad, Kaluga, Kemerovo, Kirov, Kostroma, Kurgan, Kursk, Leningrad, Lipetsk, Magadan, Moscow, Murmansk, Nizhniy Novgorod, Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Orenburg, Orel, Penza, Pskov, Rostov, Ryazan’, Sakhalin (Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk), Samara, Saratov, Smolensk, Sverdlovsk (Yekaterinburg), Tambov, Tomsk, Tula, Tver’, Tyumen’, Ul’yanovsk, Vladimir, Volgograd, Vologda, Voronezh, Yaroslavl’;
The 21 republics are: Adygeya (Maykop), Altay (Gorno-Altaysk), Bashkortostan (Ufa), Buryatiya (Ulan-Ude), Chechnya (Groznyy), Chuvashiya (Cheboksary), Dagestan (Makhachkala), Ingushetiya (Magas), Kabardino-Balkariya (Nal’chik), Kalmykiya (Elista), Karachayevo-Cherkesiya (Cherkessk), Kareliya (Petrozavodsk), Khakasiya (Abakan), Komi (Syktyvkar), Mariy-El (Yoshkar-Ola), Mordoviya (Saransk), North Ossetia (Vladikavkaz), Sakha [Yakutiya] (Yakutsk), Tatarstan (Kazan’), Tyva (Kyzyl), Udmurtiya (Izhevsk);
Autonomous okrugs: Chukotka (Anadyr’), Khanty-Mansi-Yugra (Khanty-Mansiysk), Nenets (Nar’yan-Mar), Yamalo-Nenets (Salekhard);
Krays: Altay (Barnaul), Kamchatka (Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy), Khabarovsk, Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk, Perm’, Primorskiy [Maritime] (Vladivostok), Stavropol’, Zabaykal’sk [Transbaikal] (Chita);
Federal cities: Moscow [Moskva], Saint Petersburg [Sankt-Peterburg];
Autonomous oblast: Yevreyskaya [Jewish] (Birobidzhan)
Where is Russia?
Russia, the world’s largest country by area, stretches from Northern Asia to Eastern Europe. The Arctic Ocean borders Russia to the north and the Pacific to the east. The country also has a short coastline on the Baltic Sea in the northwest. The exclave of Russia, Kaliningrad also borders the Baltic Sea as well as Lithuania and Poland. The southern borders of Russia are with Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, North Korea, and Mongolia. The western and southwestern borders of Russia are with Finland, Norway, Estonia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Latvia.
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Political Map Of The World
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Everyone knows what a map is. Maps, in general, are a pictorial representation of some place that allows people to better identify things and their relations in that place. A political map represents the geographical boundaries of nations, states, and cities. Political maps are a way to figure out which countries lie where, and which government is control of which territory. A political map can be contrasted with a geographical map, which shows the physical features of the different parts of the land, like elevation, temperature, or soil composition.
As of 2019, there are 195 nation-states in the world divided among 6 continents, North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. The 7th continent of Antarctica is the only continent in the world that does not have its own sovereign nations but contains territories claimed by 7 other countries. Most political maps represent the different nation states as distinctly colored regions that are separated by lines. The line on a political map represents the physical boundary of the territory in control by that nation.
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Major Political Powers By Continent
Asia is the largest continent in the world by both landmass and population. It covers 30% of the Earth’s total land area and is home to over 60% of the world’s population (4.5 billion people). As of 2019, there are 48 globally recognized nation-states in Asia, 3 of which (Turkey, Russia, and Kazakhstan) are partially located in Europe.
Throughout much of prehistory, antiquity, and modern history, Asia contained the largest economies in the world (e.g. China and India). During the age of exploration, European merchants and explorers were drawn to Asia due to tales of the continent’s legendary wealth and ancient cultures. Asia has been home to countless political empires over the millennia and most of the world’s major religions originated in Asia.
China
Through all of recorded history, China has been one of the largest and most powerful countries in Asia. The first civilizations of China emerged in the 4th millennium BCE along with some of the world’s first writing systems. For much of its existence, China has been ruled by dynastic monarchies, beginning with the semi-legendary Xia dynasty in the 21st century BCE. Since 1949, the People’s Republic of China has been ruled by the Communist Party of China.
The nation of China is divided into 22 provinces and 5 autonomous regions, each with its own local administrative government. The president is voted on by the National People’s Congress, the largest parliamentary body in the world. The current president of China is Xi Jinping. China has seen unprecedented amounts of economic growth over the past 40 years, making them the second highest GDP in the world as of 2016. China is the world’s most populous country with over 1.3 billion people and also holds the largest standing military body in the world, the People’s Liberation Army.
There is currently controversy over the political relationship between Taiwan and mainland China. The PRC considers Taiwan to be the 23rd province, though the Taiwanese government rejects this claim and considers Taiwan its own sovereign state.
India
India is the 7th largest country by land in the world and the second most populous country, with 1.2 billion people. Politics in India have historically been dominated by warring factions vying for imperial control. The largest of these empires, the Mughul Empire, existed from the mid-16th century CE until the 18th century, at which point the country came under colonial British rule. India regained its independence from the Crown in 1947.
Since the 1950s, Indian has been a democratic republic. The country is divided into 29 states and 7 territories. Currently, Indian politics consists of 7 nationally represented political parties. The Indian government is divided into three branches, Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. The president is the head of the executive branch and the de jure head of state. The current president of India is Ram Nath Kovind.
Europe
Europe exists in the northern hemisphere, west of Asia and North of Africa. Europe is not physically separated from Asia, and the exact boundary separating the two has been defined in numerous ways through history. Politically, Europe contains approximately 50 sovereign states, with the largest geographically and population-wise being Russia. Europe accounts for about 11% or the world’s populations (741 million people). Today, many nations in Europe are part of the European Union, an international political union made up of 28 member states across the continent.
Germany
Germany is a country in central/western Europe, situated east of France and west of Poland. The current nation of Germany has existed in some form since 1871, the most recent reorganizing of the government taking place in 1990 with the reunification of West Germany and Soviet-controlled East Germany in 1990. A major leader in technology and science, Germany is a global power and has the 4th largest economy in the world.
Germany is a federal republic consisting of an elected parliamentary body that votes on a president and a chancellor. The current president of Germany is Frank-Walter Steinmeier and the current chancellor is Angela Merkel. German politics is divided into two main parties, the Christian Democratic Union and the Social Democratic Party of Germany. Germany is divided into 16 states referred to as Bundesländer. Each state has its own constitution and a certain degree of autonomy from the federal government.
France
France is one of the oldest countries in Europe, tracing its founding back to King Clovis I in the 5th century CE. Before Clovis I, the region of France went by the name of Gaul and was under Roman occupation. France emerged as a major European power during the middle ages and was a major player in the subsequent age of exploration, Enlightenment, and modern period.
Today, France is a Constitutional Democratic Republic. The French parliament is divided into two bodies, the National Assembly and the Senate. Members of the National Assembly are elected directly by the people, while members of the Senate are indirectly elected. The executive branch has 2 leaders; the president and prime minister. The current president of France is Emmanuel Macron and the current Prime Minister is Edouard Philippe.
Africa
Africa is the worlds second largest continent by land area and the second most populous. Africa is home to the oldest known human dwelling sites and It is widely accepted that anatomically modern humans first developed in Africa some 300,000 years ago, and migrated from the continent all over the world. Africa was home to the Ancient Egyptians, one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Before colonialism, Africa contained an estimated 10,000 distinct polities. After the 19th century, essentially all of Africa was under European colonial rule. The current day political landscape of Africa is a direct result of the liberation of African nations from colonial powers over the past 150 years. Africa currently holds 54 recognized sovereign nation states.
Nigeria
Nigeria is the largest country in Africa in terms of population and economy. Present-day Nigeria traces its formation back to liberation from British colonial rule in 1960. Nigeria is the richest country in Africa with an annual GDP of 500 billion USD. Nigeria is a founding member of the African Union.
Nigeria is a federal republic whose model is based on that of the United States. Their government consists of a democratically elected president who serves as the head of the executive branch. The president’s power is checked by the Senate and House of Representatives, both consisting of elected members.
North & South America
North & South America are the two continents west of Europe, Asia, and Africa. The Americas constitute 28 % of the world’s landmass and extend over more latitudinal distance than Europe, Asia, or Africa. The Americas are sometimes nicknamed “the New World.” The Americas contains over 1 billion people, two-thirds of which live in the U.S., Brazil, or Mexico.
Much of the current political landscape of the Americas stems from European colonialism. Mass migration from European settlers resulted in various European nations gaining a foothold in the Americas.
Brazil
Located in South America, Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world and also the 5th most populous. Brazil was one of the first modern South American countries to gain independence from colonial rule in 1822 with the formation of the Empire of Brazil. Currently, Brazil is a democratic federal republic. It has the 8th largest GDP in the world and is the single largest producer of coffee in the world.
Brazil has a 3 branch government with a president elected head of the executive branch. All members of the executive and legislative branches are directly elected by the people, while members of the judicial branch are appointed. Brazil also has the largest military in South America.
Australia
Australia (sometimes called Oceania) is the smallest of the 7 traditional continents. Australia is the smallest of the continent and the one of the oldest inhabited. Paleoanthropologists believe that the indigenous people of Australia descend from the first human migration out of Africa. The continent of Australia consists of three nations: the same-named country of Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.
Australia
The country of Australia consists of the main landmass of Australia and the neighboring island of Tasmania. Australia has a population of about 25 million, mostly concentrated on the eastern seaboard. Indigenous peoples have been living in the landmass of Australia for over 60,000 years before the arrival of European colonial powers. Much of Australia fell under colonial rule. The current-day nation of Australia emerged in 1901 when 6 independent colonies federated, creating a sovereign nation.
Australia is a constitutional monarchy whose government is divided into three branches, judicial, executive, and legislative. The executive branch is ruled over by the prime minister. The current prime minister of Australia is Scott Morrison. Australia is divided into 6 states and 2 territories. Each state has its own parliament consisting of elected representatives.
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When Alex isn’t nerdily stalking the internet for science news, he enjoys tabletop RPGs and making really obscure TV references. Alex has a Masters’s degree from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
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The Middle East and the Aegean
The past few centuries have seen the ancient civilizations of the Middle East and the Aegean experience steep decline – in some cases, such as the the Hittites, complete collapse, and others, such as Egypt, Assyria and Babylonia, significant weakening.
The eclipse of the leading Middle Eastern states has allowed new nations to come to the fore, notably the Phoenicians and the Israelites. In their brief flowering as leading powers they make a big mark, playing a central part in the development of the alphabet and the rise of the first great monotheistic religion of world history.
The camel is being domesticated about now, probably in Arabia. This will open up trans-desert trade routes, and will give rise to the nomadic Bedouin lifestyle.
At the same time, a civilization, made possible by irrigation, is emerging in the southern tip of Arabia.
This period also sees the spread of iron-using technology, which will have a decisive impact by allowing agricultural productivity to greatly increase. Originating in the Middle East, in the course of time all regions of the Eastern Hemisphere will be affected by this.
Indo-Europeans
By this date, peoples right across the central Asian steppes have become fully nomadic in their lifestyle. This shift is linked to a change in their mode of warfare. Mounted archery has replaced fighting in chariots. The superior flexibility and mobility which horseback riding gives has ensured that the days of war chariots are numbered. Over the coming centuries mounted archers will displace chariots in the Middle East, and light mounted troops will become a feature of classical European and Chinese armies.
The Cimmerians dominate the region north of the Black Sea, and other Indo-European peoples inhabit eastwards into central Asia. Further east, however, the ancestors of the Huns, Mongols and Tartars have adopted the nomadic lifestyle of the steppe and begun their rise to prominence.
In the Middle East, Indo-European speakers move down into Iran, where they will become known to history as the Medes and Persians. In northern India they continue to expand, calling themselves the Aryans and establishing their proto-Hindu culture.
Indo-European peoples have continued to expand in Europe. The Italici give their name to the Italian peninsula; further north, in central Europe, Gauls, Teutons (Germans and Scandinavians) and Slavs are beginning to divide into separate peoples. The upheaval that this process involves may be linked to the invasions which so affected the old centers of civilization in western Asia and the Aegean.
South East Asia and Oceania
South East Asia continues to experience two waves of migration, both originating in southern China a millennia or more before. The people of the western migration are settling down in the mainland parts of the region as the Mon and Khmer peoples, while the eastern migration has continued to settle the coasts and islands, where they will be known as the Malay peoples.
The eastern branch of the latter migration has moved eastward into the Pacific. Here, crossing huge ocean distances in their small canoes, they have by now reached the islands of Fiji, Tonga and Samoa. They are the ancestral Polynesians.
Africa
In Africa, cattle-herding and farming have probably reached as far south as the Great Lakes region by now.
The Americas
The Americas have seen a further expansion of farming. In Central America, the first civilization of the Western Hemisphere has arisen, that of the Olmecs. In South America, intensive trade links between the high Andes and the coastal plains of Peru are creating a single cultural area. In North America, irrigation farming is already becoming established in the dry south-west of the present-day United States. Further east the Adena culture is emerging in the Mississippi valley, starting a tradition of mound-building which will last for two and a half millennia.
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Why Maps Are Civilization’s Greatest Tool
Eight maps, from antiquity to today, that changed how we see the world.
When Christopher Columbus first set foot in what’s now the Bahamas, it was the lucky sum of a 1,400-year-old cartographical error and Columbus’s own miscalculations of the globe. The Genoese explorer believed the Eurasian landmass to cover nearly 2/3 of the earth’s circumference—the actual distance from Spain eastward to his target of eastern Asia was closer to 1/3 of the circumference.
Columbus’s image of the world was based on ancient maps that greatly overestimated the size of the Eurasian continent and depicted the planet’s circumference some 25 percent smaller than it actually was—a misjudgment compounded by his own wishful thinking and erroneous math. By his calculation, India lay within a 2,500-mile voyage west of Spain. He was off by about 8,000 miles.
Maps are a 10,000-year journey of humans trying to understand Earth.
Columbus’s errors are only a chapter in a series of discoveries, theories, and mistakes that tell the story of maps and mapmaking. Maps are a 10,000-year journey of humans trying to understand Earth. In 1492, most people had no idea what the world looked like; even some impressively accurate maps were full of myths and mistakes, from fantastical monsters to entire missing continents to swaths of terra incognita, or “unknown territory.”
Over time, errors were corrected and empty spaces were filled in, and today, much of the population walks around with a map of the entire Earth in their pocket that’s so detailed you can see your own front door. But to understand how we got here, look to these eight maps that tell the history of how we view the world.
The oldest surviving world map
Babylonian Map of the World
The oldest surviving world map depicts the worldview of Babylonians circa 600 B.C. The 5-inch stone tablet is centered around Babylon, the wide rectangle, which straddles the Euphrates River, depicted by the crooked lines running from top to bottom. Babylon, likely the world’s most populous city at the time, is surrounded by neighboring cities represented by small circles, all within a greater circle to denote the ocean. Though its geography is limited, this map reveals the inherent bias of mapmakers to place themselves at the literal center of the world.
Other early maps served more practical needs, such as the stick and shell charts built to denote currents around islands in the South Pacific over 2,000 years ago, or the Egyptian papyrus maps that led miners through the desert in the 12th century B.C. But the Babylonian Map of the World is the earliest example of a political map used to champion a country or city.
The first world atlas
Ptolemy’s Geographia
The Greeks were the first known culture to apply a scientific approach to measuring and mapping the world. The philosopher Pythagorus theorized as early as the 6th century B.C. that the Earth was round. And by 200 B.C., the scholar Eratosthenes compared the angles of shadows cast simultaneously in two distant cities to accurately estimate the planet’s circumference within 1,000 miles.
Combining the work of earlier Greek scholars with travelers’ stories and town records from across the then-Roman world, Greek-Egyptian astronomer Ptolemy compiled Geographia, an eight-volume atlas that formed the basis for the next 1,500 years of mapmaking. Completed around 150 A.D., Geographia served as a how-to manual for cartography. Ptolemy explained map projections—depicting a globe on a flat plane. And he listed the coordinates for 8,000 locations in Eurasia and northern Africa based on parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude, a precursor to today’s system. Maps based on Ptolemy’s blueprint for the shape and size of the world informed Columbus’s voyage to the Americas and led Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition around the globe. Yet his work disappeared with the fall of the Roman Empire, not reemerging for almost 800 years.
An update for the next millennium
Tabula Rogeriana
The Tabula Rogeriana, or Book of Roger, was completed by Moroccan cartographer Muhammad al-Idrisi in 1154. Compiled over 15 years for King Roger II of Sicily—who hoped the map could inform and expand his rule—the book included a world map with 70 regional maps, each accompanied by a detailed description of their cities, roads, rivers, and mountains. For the next three centuries, it was among the most accurate geographic works in existence of the known world. It later helped guide Vasco da Gama’s voyage to India by sea.
Though it was produced for a Norman king in Italy, the atlas was a culminating achievement from the Islamic Golden Age—while science took a sabbatical in most of Europe during the early middle ages. Al-Idrisi’s work was in large part based on Geographia, which was rediscovered and translated into Arabic around the 9th century. Islamic cartographers built on Ptolemy’s work and corrected errors based on their knowledge of the growing empire. They accurately drew the Indian Ocean as open and connected to the Pacific Ocean, instead of Ptolemy’s landlocked sea.
Islamic mapmakers also produced some of the most elaborate charts of the era, largely inspired by the need to determine the direction of Mecca from anywhere in the world. Islamic world maps were oriented with south at the top, looking “up” toward the holy city.
Where Be Dragons?
The famous warning “Here Be Dragons” is a map myth: It was never actually written on old maps, though a Latin version appears on one 16th-century globe. Instead, the phrase represents the illustrations of monstrous sea serpents, toothy beasts, and strange peoples that frequently adorned medieval and Renaissance maps.
In most cases, map monsters were simple decoration, strategically filling in the empty parts of the map. (Cartographers are known to abhor a blank space.) But often, these imaginary beasts were seen as very real threats, born out of inflated travelers’ tales and infused with religious myth and folklore. They were often drawn lurking in uncharted waters, where they signaled the dangers that lie beyond the known world. On some medieval world maps, the inhabitants of distant lands are depicted as strange mythical peoples. You’ll find the headless “blemmyes” with faces in their chests, the desert “sciapods” with a single giant foot to shield the sun, and the “antipodeans” who live on the other side of the world (the Australian continent from the Europeans’ perspective) and whose feet point in the opposite direction.
Mapping around Jerusalem
Hereford Mappa Mundi
Back in Europe, maps told a spiritual story instead of a geographic one. Much like how Babylon’s ancient map gave a glimpse into their worldview, the medieval mappa mundi, or world maps, show how Western Christendom perceived the world.
The Hereford Mappa Mundi, created around 1300 in England, is a fascinating peek into the medieval imagination. Drawn on a huge piece of animal hide, it is the largest and most famous surviving world map from the middle ages. The top depicts the Day of Judgment, one of many biblical scenes inked onto map, while images of wild beasts and fantastical monsters lurk on the edges of the world, representing the dangers of the unknown.
The Hereford Map represents the most common type of mappa mundi, the “T-O” map, so called because a “T” shape splits the world into three continents (Asia, Europe, and Africa) surrounded by an “O”-shaped ocean.
First described in the 7th century, T-O maps usually put Jerusalem at the center of the world and were oriented with east at the top, considered the holiest direction and the location of the Garden of Eden. In fact, the term “orientation” comes from the Latin root oriens meaning “east.” To “orientate” a map meant placing east at the top, and it was the standard of European mapmaking for centuries. But that was about to change.
Navigation by compass
Catalan Atlas
Ancient sailors navigated the seas by keeping in sight of land and observing the sun and stars. If clouds rolled in, they pulled in their sails and waited for better visibility.
The discovery of the compass—a magnetized needle on wood, floating in water, aligning itself with the magnetic poles—changed navigation. Sailors could safely venture into the open sea without visual cues. First mentioned in 11th century China, the compass spread along the Silk Road connecting the East and West, and with it, a new type of European map came into vogue, called a portolan chart. These nautical maps were covered in crisscrossed lines indicating the bearing of trade routes between ports. The oldest surviving example, the Carte Pisane, dating to 1290, charts the Mediterranean and Black Sea with enough accuracy that ships could navigate with it today. But the most famous and expansive portolan map is the Catalan Atlas. Drawn over eight pages of vellum in 1375 by Majorcan cartographer Cresques Abraham, it was the first world map to include the compass rose and stretched from the western edge of Europe and North Africa to China’s eastern coast.
The first modern map
Mercator map of the world
The compass sparked a shift back to geographical maps made for practical navigation. Religious symbolism defined most medieval European mapmaking. (Maps could tell you the rough direction of Eden, but not how far away it was.) In the early 15th century, European monarchs began to explore the Atlantic and Indian Oceans in search of new trading routes to the East. At the time, Ptolemy’s Geographia was translated into Latin, marking the start of a boom in exploration and mapmaking.
As the 16th century saw the most complete maps of the world, it also overcame one of the thorniest problems of cartography: how to navigate a spherical globe on a two-dimensional map. Picture flattening an orange peel against a flat surface—it’s impossible to do so without distorting its shape. Ptolemy had tackled this, but navigators still couldn’t achieve the simple task of plotting the shortest course between points on a map with a straight line. In 1569, Flemish-German cartographer Gerardus Mercator solved this millennia-old problem with a new map projection: Earth as a cylinder, which unrolled to a square grid of latitude and longitude. The projection spaced lines of latitude increasingly far apart as they got farther from the equator. The disadvantage of this projection, which we still see today, is that it distorted landmasses toward the poles. Eurasia and North America are enlarged, while regions at the equator, such as most of Africa, appear misleadingly small.
Mapping from above
Aerial map of Manhattan
The first photograph taken from the air was shot from a 260-foot-high hot air balloon in 1858. It was an inauspicious start—and that photo of a small French village was lost—but aviation would revolutionize mapmaking. From above, a photograph could gather a huge amount of data at a time, a major improvement on labor-intensive ground surveys.
When World War I broke out, maps became powerful weapons. A detailed trench map of the front line allowed for artillery bombardments to be carried out without practice shots, retaining the element of surprise. After the war, aerial photography spread to civilian use and in 1921 the Fairchild Aerial Map of Manhattan ushered maps into pop culture consciousness. New York City entrepreneur Sherman Fairchild, who had been developing new aerial photography techniques for World War I, introduced an aerial camera that automatically snapped photos and turned the roll of film at timed intervals.
Mounted under a war-surplus biplane flying 10,000 feet high over New York, the camera snapped photos of the city every 27 seconds over a 69-minute flight up and down the island. The negatives were then overlapped to form the detailed Manhattan grid with a precision that set the standard for the next 50 years of aerial mapping.
The world, in your pocket
Google Earth, Maps, and Street View
The Cold War drove the next leaps in mapping technology. The launch of Sputnik sparked the development of GPS when MIT scientists realized they could track the Soviet satellite from the ground by observing how its radio signal changed as it moved, and likewise, objects on Earth could be located based on their distance from satellites.
Early satellite navigation experiments were developed by the U.S. military to track intercontinental missiles in the 1960s. And by the early 1970s, the military launched the first Global Positioning System, NAVSTAR, which could determine precise spatial coordinates for anywhere on Earth. Today a full constellation of GPS satellites (about 27) circles the globe twice a day, transmitting radio signals. When an object on Earth’s surface receives a signal from at least three satellites, its precise geographic coordinates can be determined within centimeters. In 2000, the Department of Defense lifted its policy of degrading the accuracy of its GPS tracking for civilian use. From the ensuing technology boom, Google emerged with a trio of products—Earth, Maps, and Street View—that together created the most complete world map.
Released in 2005, Google Earth provided an interactive, 3D image of the globe formed from millions of overlapping satellite photographs overlaid on a 3D digital earth. Close-up 3D details are added from aerial images that capture the depth of buildings and terrain.
Started in 2006 with vans driving around six major U.S. cities with GPS sensors and multi-lens cameras mounted on top, Google Street View recreates the Earth from eye level. In 2017 the Street View cameras were updated with laser scanners that record the dimensions and depth of the objects being photographed to create a 3D view along the way. These cameras, aided by crowdsourced data and machine learning, have mapped millions of miles of roads across 87 countries on all seven continents. Combined with Maps, Street View and Earth literally put the world in billions of people’s hands. It is now possible to navigate and explore nearly anywhere on Earth—try Everest Base Camp or Rome’s Coliseum—with a click and zoom.
The Longitude Problem
In 1714, the English government offered a £20,000 reward (about £1.5 million today) to anyone who could solve a problem that had baffled scientists and sailors for centuries: how to determine longitude—distance to the east or west—at sea.
Since antiquity navigators had been able to find their latitude fairly easily using celestial navigation. But knowing how far you’d traveled on the globe’s east-west axis also required knowing the time of day at a set location to compare to the local time of the ship (determined by the sun). This required a clock to track that reference time, but the pendulum clocks of the era did not accurately keep time aboard a rocking ship.
It took until 1761, when self-taught English clockmaker finally cracked the longitude problem—to the approval of England’s Board of Longitude—with a mechanical clock that could reliably keep time at sea. Harrison spent 40 years of his life developing his revolutionary sea clock, called a marine chronometer.
Having spent decades developing prototypes, Harrison had a breakthrough when he discovered that high frequency oscillations were more stable than larger clocks, so he shrunk the device to speed up the vibration—it ticked five times per second. The new “sea watch” looked similar to a pocket watch, but it was far more accurate than any timekeeping device at the time.
In 1765, the high-tech device was tested on a transatlantic voyage to the West Indies and passed with flying colors. The chronometer achieved an unheard of precision of one second per month, allowing the navigator, Harrison’s son, to predict his landfall within a single mile. The chronometer eventually became the standard tool for navigators to find their longitude at sea, and it remained so until it was replaced with radio signals in the early 20th century.
The Shape of the World, According to Old Maps
The Shape of the World, According to Ancient Maps
A Babylonian clay tablet helped unlock an understanding for how our ancestors saw the world.
Dating all the way back to the 6th century BCE, the Imago Mundi is the oldest known world map, and it offers a unique glimpse into ancient perspectives on earth and the heavens.
While this is the first-known interpretation of such a map, it would certainly not be the last. Today’s visualization, designed by Reddit user PisseGuri82, won the “Best of 2018 Map Contest” for depicting the evolving shapes of man-made maps throughout history.
AD 150: Once Upon A Time in Egypt
In this former location of the Roman Empire, Ptolemy was the first to use positions of latitude and longitude to map countries into his text Geographia. After these ancient maps were lost for centuries, Ptolemy’s work was rediscovered and reconstructed in the 15th century, serving as a foundation for cartography throughout the Middle Ages.
1050: Pointing to the Heavens
The creation of this quintessential medieval T-and-O Beatine map is attributed not to an unknown French monk, but to the Spanish monk Beatus of Liébana. Although it shows several continents—Africa, Asia, and Europe—its main objective was to visualize Biblical locations. For example, because the sun rises in the east, Paradise (The Garden of Eden) can be seen pointing upwards and towards Asia on the map.
1154: The World Turned Upside Down
The Arabic geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi made one of the most advanced medieval world maps for King Roger II of Sicily. The Tabula Rogeriana, which literally translates to “the book of pleasant journeys into faraway lands”, was ahead of the curve compared to contemporaries because it used information from traveler and merchant accounts. The original map was oriented south-up, which is why modern depictions show it upside down.
1375: The Zenith of Medieval Map Work
The Jewish cartographer Abraham Cresques created the most important map of the medieval period, the Catalan Atlas, with his son for Prince John of Aragon. It covers the “East and the West, and everything that, from the Strait [of Gibraltar] leads to the West”. Many Indian and Chinese cities can be identified, based on various voyages by the explorers Marco Polo and Sir John Mandeville.
After this, the Age of Discovery truly began—and maps started to more closely resemble the world map as we know it today.
1489: Feeling Ptolemy and Polo’s Influences
The 15th century was a radical time for map-makers, once Ptolemy’s geographical drawings were re-discovered. Henricus Martellus expanded on Ptolemaic maps, and also relied on sources like Marco Polo’s travels to imagine the Old World. His milestone map closely resembles the oldest-surviving terrestrial globe, Erdapfel, created by cartographer Martin Behaim. Today, it’s preserved at the Yale University archives.
1529: A Well-Kept Spanish Secret
The first ever scientific world map is most widely attributed to the Portuguese cartographer Diego Ribero. The Padrón Real was the Spanish Crown’s official and secret master map, made from hundreds of sailors’ reports of any new lands and their coordinates.
1599: The Wright Idea
English mathematician and cartographer Edward Wright was the first to perfect the Mercator projection—which takes the Earth’s curvature into consideration. Otherwise known as a Wright-Molyneux world map, this linear representation of the earth’s cylindrical map quickly became the standard for navigation.
1778-1832: The Emergence of Modern World Maps
The invention of the marine chronometer transformed marine navigation—as ships were now able to detect both longitude and latitude. Jacques-Nicolas Bellin, a French geographer, was responsible for the 18th century’s highly accurate world maps and nautical charts. His designs favored functionality over the decorative flourishes of cartographers past.
Finally, the German cartographer and lawyer Adolf Stieler was the man behind Stieler’s Handatlas, the leading German world atlas until the mid-20th century. His maps were famous for being updated based on new explorations, making them the most reliable map possible.
Is There Uncharted Territory Left?
It is worth mentioning that these ancient maps above are mostly coming from a European perspective.
That said, the Islamic Golden Age also boasts an impressive cartographic record, reaching its peak partially in thanks to Muhammad al-Idrisi in the 11th century. Similarly, Ancient Chinese empires had a cartographic golden age after the invention of the compass as well.
Does this mean there’s nothing left to explore today? Quite the contrary. While we know so much about our landmasses, the undersea depths remain quite a mystery. In fact, we’ve explored more of outer space than we have 95% of our own oceans.
If you liked the visualization above, be sure to explore the world’s borders by age, broken down impressively by the same designer.
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Ranked: The Top 25 Islands to Visit in 2022
This graphic uses survey data from Travel + Leisure magazine to show the 25 best islands to visit around the world.
Ranked: The Top 25 Islands to Visit in 2022
After a pandemic-induced slump, travel is finally started to pick up again in many parts of the world. After years of waiting, where are people itching to go to on their next vacation?
This graphic uses survey data from Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine to highlight the 25 top-ranked islands to visit around the world.
Methodology of the World’s Best Awards
Before diving in, it’s worth summarizing the methodology and briefly explaining how T+L compiled their findings. Each year, T+L conducts an annual global survey that uncovers the top travel experiences worldwide.
In the survey, readers were asked to rate a range of things, including their favorite islands to visit. Islands were rated based on a few categories, including:
Each category was given a score of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. From there, each island’s final tally was calculated, based on the average scores across all categories. Below, we’ll dive into the 2022 rankings based on these scores.
The 5 Top-Ranked Islands to Visit
At the top of the list, there’s a good mix of European, Asian, and South Pacific islands. Here’s a look at the top five islands, along with some context that explains why respondents ranked them so highly:
1. Ischia, Italy
Nestled in the gulf of Naples about an hour away from the mainland, this charming volcanic island takes first place because of its charming villages, pristine beaches, and welcoming locals.
It’s also well-known for its hot springs, which are easily accessible by either taxi or public transport.
2. The Maldives
Famous for its baby-blue waters, respondents ranked the Maldives as their second-favorite island destination. Located in the Indian Ocean, this collection of islands is well-known for stunning beaches, as well as excellent snorkeling and diving. With a wide range of luxury resorts, the Maldives is also a popular honeymoon destination.
3. Bali, Indonesia
This Indonesia island ranks third on the list because of its picturesque natural beauty, rich culture, and a diverse range of outdoor activities like surfing, diving, and hiking. It’s also well-known for its art, music, and traditional dance performances. As the only predominantly Hindu province in Indonesia, visitors get a chance to learn more about Balinese Hinduism.
4. Milos, Greece
Located in the Aegean Sea, Milos is well-loved by visitors because of its tranquil beaches. And while the island is a popular tourist destination, it offers a slightly slower pace that its neighbors Santorini or Mykonos.
5. Fiji Islands
This remote group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean ranked fifth on the list because of their rich marine life and friendly locals. Well-known for its excellent diving, it’s been labeled the “soft coral capital of the world.”
Top Ranking Islands, by Region
Seven of the top 25 island destinations are in Europe, making it first on the list by region. Southeast Asia comes in close second, with six islands in the top 25.
| Region | # of Top 25 Islands |
|---|---|
| Europe | 7 |
| Southeast Asia | 6 |
| The Caribbean | 3 |
| North America | 3 |
| Pacific Ocean | 2 |
| Oceania | 2 |
| South Asia | 1 |
| South America | 1 |
As the data shows, a majority of the islands rank highly because of their beautiful beaches and thriving marine life.
However, there are a couple of outliers on the list. One good example of an outlier is Mackinac Island, which is well-loved for its historical attractions (Mackinac Island is home to a colonial fort built in the 18th century).
One thing is clear from these rankings—whether you’re a diver, a history buff, or a foodie, there are a number of world-class island destinations that offer an experience of a lifetime.
Demographics
Where Will the World’s Next 1,000 Babies Be Born?
This graphic paints a picture of the world’s population, showing which countries are most likely to welcome the next 1,000 babies.
Where Will the World’s Next 1,000 Babies Be Born?
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Every four minutes, approximately 1,000 babies are born across the globe. But in which countries are these babies the most statistically likely to come from?
Using data from the CIA World Factbook, this graphic by Pratap Vardhan (Stats of India) paints a picture of the world’s demographics, showing which countries are most likely to welcome the next 1,000 babies based on population and birth rates as of 2022 estimates.
The Next 1,000 Babies, By Country
Considering India has a population of nearly 1.4 billion, it’s fairly unsurprising that it ranks first on the list. Of every 1,000 babies born, the South Asian country accounts for roughly 172 of them.
| Place | Region | Births Per 1,000 Global Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | Asia | 171.62 |
| 🇨🇳 China | Asia | 102.84 |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | Africa | 56.50 |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Asia | 47.23 |
| 🇨🇩 Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Africa | 31.90 |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | Asia | 31.20 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | Americas | 30.42 |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | Africa | 25.44 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Americas | 22.27 |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | Asia | 21.52 |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | Asia | 18.75 |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | Africa | 16.98 |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | Africa | 15.61 |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | Africa | 13.89 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Americas | 12.85 |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | Asia | 11.96 |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | Africa | 11.79 |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | Africa | 10.82 |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | Africa | 10.68 |
| 🇦🇫 Afghanistan | Asia | 9.98 |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Europe | 9.85 |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | Asia | 9.73 |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | Africa | 8.72 |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | Asia | 8.71 |
| 🇳🇪 Niger | Africa | 8.46 |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Africa | 7.84 |
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | Africa | 7.65 |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | Asia | 7.34 |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | Africa | 6.94 |
| 🇲🇲 Myanmar | Asia | 6.90 |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Asia | 6.34 |
| 🇲🇱 Mali | Africa | 6.25 |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | Africa | 6.01 |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d’Ivoire | Africa | 5.97 |
| 🇲🇬 Madagascar | Africa | 5.93 |
| 🇫🇷 France | Europe | 5.85 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Europe | 5.62 |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | Asia | 5.61 |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | Americas | 5.48 |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | Africa | 5.41 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Europe | 5.37 |
| 🇹🇩 Chad | Africa | 5.34 |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | Americas | 5.29 |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Asia | 5.19 |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | Africa | 5.03 |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | Africa | 4.70 |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | Africa | 4.27 |
| 🇧🇯 Benin | Africa | 4.16 |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | Africa | 4.15 |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | Americas | 4.08 |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | Asia | 3.95 |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | Americas | 3.78 |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Asia | 3.69 |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | Africa | 3.67 |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Asia | 3.62 |
| 🇸🇾 Syria | Asia | 3.60 |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | Asia | 3.55 |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | Africa | 3.47 |
| 🇸🇴 Somalia | Africa | 3.45 |
| 🇧🇮 Burundi | Africa | 3.28 |
| 🇸🇸 South Sudan | Africa | 3.19 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Europe | 3.12 |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | Americas | 2.90 |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Europe | 2.88 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Americas | 2.85 |
| 🇰🇵 Korea, North | Asia | 2.71 |
| 🇰🇷 Korea, South | Asia | 2.63 |
| 🇷🇼 Rwanda | Africa | 2.56 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Europe | 2.47 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | Europe | 2.38 |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | Asia | 2.37 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Oceania | 2.36 |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | Asia | 2.35 |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Asia | 2.19 |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | Americas | 2.09 |
| 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | Africa | 2.06 |
| 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea | Oceania | 2.04 |
| 🇹🇬 Togo | Africa | 1.99 |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | Asia | 1.82 |
| 🇭🇹 Haiti | Americas | 1.76 |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | Americas | 1.73 |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | Americas | 1.65 |
| 🇱🇷 Liberia | Africa | 1.44 |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | Americas | 1.42 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | Europe | 1.40 |
| 🇹🇯 Tajikistan | Asia | 1.39 |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | Africa | 1.31 |
| 🇨🇬 Congo, Republic of the | Africa | 1.30 |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | Asia | 1.28 |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | Africa | 1.28 |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | Americas | 1.24 |
| 🇪🇷 Eritrea | Africa | 1.23 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | Europe | 1.19 |
| 🇱🇦 Laos | Asia | 1.19 |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | Asia | 1.14 |
| 🇱🇾 Libya | Africa | 1.13 |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | Asia | 1.03 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | Europe | 0.95 |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | Americas | 0.88 |
| 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan | Asia | 0.87 |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | Americas | 0.86 |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | Africa | 0.86 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | Europe | 0.83 |
| 🇨🇺 Cuba | Americas | 0.82 |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | Asia | 0.79 |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | Americas | 0.76 |
| 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | Asia | 0.72 |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | Europe | 0.68 |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Europe | 0.65 |
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | Europe | 0.63 |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | Europe | 0.62 |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | Europe | 0.62 |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | Asia | 0.61 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Europe | 0.60 |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | Europe | 0.59 |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | Americas | 0.57 |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | Americas | 0.55 |
| 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau | Africa | 0.54 |
| 🇵🇸 West Bank | Asia | 0.54 |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | Africa | 0.51 |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | Asia | 0.51 |
| 🇳🇦 Namibia | Africa | 0.50 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | Europe | 0.49 |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | Europe | 0.49 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | Europe | 0.48 |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Oceania | 0.47 |
| 🇬🇦 Gabon | Africa | 0.45 |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | Europe | 0.44 |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | Asia | 0.43 |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | Europe | 0.43 |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | Europe | 0.41 |
| 🇵🇸 Gaza Strip | Asia | 0.41 |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | Asia | 0.40 |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | Asia | 0.40 |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Asia | 0.39 |
| 🇲🇳 Mongolia | Asia | 0.38 |
| 🇱🇸 Lesotho | Africa | 0.37 |
| 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea | Africa | 0.37 |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | Europe | 0.36 |
| 🇧🇼 Botswana | Africa | 0.36 |
| 🇯🇲 Jamaica | Americas | 0.33 |
| 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste | Asia | 0.33 |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | Americas | 0.32 |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | Europe | 0.29 |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | Europe | 0.27 |
| 🇲🇩 Moldova | Europe | 0.25 |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | Asia | 0.24 |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Europe | 0.24 |
| 🇽🇰 Kosovo | Europe | 0.21 |
| 🇸🇿 Eswatini | Africa | 0.19 |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | Europe | 0.18 |
| 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico | Americas | 0.18 |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | Asia | 0.17 |
| 🇲🇰 North Macedonia | Europe | 0.16 |
| 🇩🇯 Djibouti | Africa | 0.16 |
| 🇰🇲 Comoros | Africa | 0.14 |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | Asia | 0.14 |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | Europe | 0.13 |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | Europe | 0.12 |
| 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands | Oceania | 0.12 |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | Oceania | 0.11 |
| 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago | Americas | 0.11 |
| 🇧🇹 Bhutan | Asia | 0.10 |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | Asia | 0.10 |
| 🇬🇾 Guyana | Americas | 0.10 |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Africa | 0.09 |
| 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde | Africa | 0.08 |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | Europe | 0.08 |
| 🇸🇷 Suriname | Americas | 0.07 |
| 🇧🇿 Belize | Americas | 0.06 |
| 🇧🇳 Brunei | Asia | 0.06 |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | Europe | 0.06 |
| 🇲🇪 Montenegro | Europe | 0.05 |
| 🇻🇺 Vanuatu | Oceania | 0.05 |
| 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe | Africa | 0.04 |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | Asia | 0.04 |
| 🇲🇴 Macau | Asia | 0.04 |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas, The | Americas | 0.04 |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | Europe | 0.03 |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | Europe | 0.03 |
| 🇳🇨 New Caledonia | Oceania | 0.03 |
| 🇵🇫 French Polynesia | Oceania | 0.03 |
| 🇼🇸 Samoa | Oceania | 0.03 |
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | Americas | 0.02 |
| 🇬🇺 Guam | Oceania | 0.02 |
| 🇰🇮 Kiribati | Oceania | 0.02 |
| 🇹🇴 Tonga | Oceania | 0.02 |
| 🇨🇼 Curacao | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇫🇲 Micronesia, Federated States of | Oceania | 0.01 |
| 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands | Oceania | 0.01 |
| 🇬🇩 Grenada | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇦🇼 Aruba | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇯🇪 Jersey | Europe | 0.01 |
| 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇻🇮 Virgin Islands | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Africa | 0.01 |
| 🇩🇲 Dominica | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇮🇲 Isle of Man | Europe | 0.01 |
| 🇧🇲 Bermuda | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands | Oceania | 0.01 |
| 🇬🇱 Greenland | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇫🇴 Faroe Islands | Europe | 0.01 |
| 🇦🇸 American Samoa | Oceania | 0.01 |
| 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇬🇬 Guernsey | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇸🇽 Sint Maarten | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇲🇫 Saint Martin | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇬🇮 Gibraltar | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇸🇲 San Marino | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇹🇻 Tuvalu | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇵🇼 Palau | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇦🇮 Anguilla | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇲🇨 Monaco | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇳🇷 Nauru | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇨🇰 Cook Islands | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇸🇭 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha | Africa | 0.00 |
| 🇧🇱 Saint Barthelemy | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇲🇸 Montserrat | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇫🇰 Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇵🇲 Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Americas | 0.00 |
It’s worth noting that, while India ranks number one on the list, the country’s birth rate (which is its total number of births in a year per 1,000 individuals) is actually slightly below the global average, at 16.8 compared to 17.7 respectively.
China, which comes second on the list, is similar to India, with a high population but relatively low birth rate as well. On the other hand, Nigeria, which ranks third on the list, has a birth rate that’s nearly double the global average, at 34.2.
Why is Nigeria’s birth rate so high?
There are various intermingling factors at play, but one key reason is the fact that Nigeria’s economy still is developing, and ranks 131st globally in terms of GDP per capita. Further, access to education for women is still not as widespread as it could be, and research shows that this is strongly correlated with higher birth rates.
The World’s Population Growth Rate is Declining
While there are hundreds of thousands of babies born around the world each day, it’s worth mentioning that the world’s overall population growth rate has actually been declining since the 1960s.
This is happening for a number of reasons, including:
By 2100, global population growth is expected to drop to 0.1%, which means we’ll essentially reach net-zero population growth.
This would increase our global median age even further, which poses a number of economic risks if countries don’t properly prepare for this demographic shift.
Планета Земля со спутника
Благодаря возможностям глобальной сети любой пользователь ПК может наблюдать за поверхностью Земли путем просмотра высококачественных снимков со спутника. В нашей стране наибольшим спросом среди юзеров пользуются продукты «Яндекса» и «Гугла». Карты, предлагаемые этими известными компаниями, позволяют исследовать практически все места планеты.
«Яндекс.Карты» – удобное приложение, открывающееся через браузер. Так как оно создано российскими разработчиками, то в нем детально проработаны все населенные пункты РФ. Также в нем есть функционал, позволяющий просматривать точные данные загруженности трафика, получать демографические и географические сведения о городах. «Гугл Карты» тоже считается удобным приложением для российских пользователей. И города РФ в нем хорошо проработаны. Однако сведения о земельных участках и трафике могут получать только юзеры, проживающие в Америке.
Смотреть Гугл Планета Земля со спутника, в реальном времени онлайн:
Широкие возможности ПО Google Maps
Чтобы программа работала стабильно и быстро загружались все необходимые снимки со спутника, рекомендуем использовать браузер «Гугл Хром». Если при открытии произошла ошибка, стоит провести обновление плагина, а затем перезагрузить страничку.
Важнейшее отличие Google Maps – наличие удобного приложения. То есть вы можете совершать виртуальное путешествие по Земле не только с браузера. У приложения есть несколько важнейших отличий, благодаря которым пользователи выбирают его, а не браузерную версию:
Пользоваться спутниковыми картами от компании Google можно удобным для вас способом: посредством лицензионной программы либо через браузер в режиме онлайн. Зайдя на официальную страницу приложения, вы найдете плагин. С его помощью вы будете использовать карту от «Гугл» на любом веб-портале. Для этого достаточно вбить ее адрес в программный код ресурса.
Управление осуществляется при помощи иконок непосредственно на карте либо клавиатурой с мышкой. С помощью инструментов Google вы можете отображать полностью поверхность Земли либо конкретный ее участок. Во втором случае вам нужно будет ввести точные координаты места.
Еще одна ключевая особенность сервиса от «Гугл» – возможность работы в режиме онлайн с тремя различными видами карты. Переключение между ними осуществляется одним движением, при этом весь прогресс запоминается. Основные карты:
Учтите, что для стабильной работы нужно соединение с Интернетом. Так вы можете легко путешествовать из одной точки планеты в другую, приближать фотографию, видеть все объекты детально.
Если вы желаете работать с программой в режиме офлайн, скачайте и инсталлируйте приложение от Google. Есть версии для «Виндоус» и других операционных систем. Сначала вам нужно будет запустить программу, подключившись к интернету (чтобы все данные синхронизировались). После этого вы можете запускать приложение уже в режиме офлайн и посещать все нужные места, использовать расширенный функционал без ограничений.
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World Atlas & Map Library
Many believe the word «atlas» comes from the Greek deity who is commonly pictured with the entire world balanced carefully across his broad shoulders, named Atlas himself. Additionally, Claudius Ptolemaeus, or Ptolomy, was a 2nd-century scholar who is often attributed as being the father of modern geographical maps, as well as astronomical and mathematical breakthroughs.
As such, atlases and maps have long held prominence around the world, from ancient cultures to modern audiences who navigate with Google Maps.
So, why not check out our World Atlas with links to maps of countries, states, and regions, and find a geography guide & facts about every country in question. Explore the countries of the world with our map library and atlas archive to answer all of your burning cartographical queries!
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| Place | Region | Births Per 1,000 Global Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | Asia | 171.62 |
| 🇨🇳 China | Asia | 102.84 |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | Africa | 56.50 |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Asia | 47.23 |
| 🇨🇩 Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Africa | 31.90 |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | Asia | 31.20 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | Americas | 30.42 |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | Africa | 25.44 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Americas | 22.27 |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | Asia | 21.52 |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | Asia | 18.75 |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | Africa | 16.98 |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | Africa | 15.61 |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | Africa | 13.89 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Americas | 12.85 |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | Asia | 11.96 |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | Africa | 11.79 |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | Africa | 10.82 |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | Africa | 10.68 |
| 🇦🇫 Afghanistan | Asia | 9.98 |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Europe | 9.85 |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | Asia | 9.73 |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | Africa | 8.72 |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | Asia | 8.71 |
| 🇳🇪 Niger | Africa | 8.46 |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Africa | 7.84 |
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | Africa | 7.65 |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | Asia | 7.34 |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | Africa | 6.94 |
| 🇲🇲 Myanmar | Asia | 6.90 |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Asia | 6.34 |
| 🇲🇱 Mali | Africa | 6.25 |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | Africa | 6.01 |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d’Ivoire | Africa | 5.97 |
| 🇲🇬 Madagascar | Africa | 5.93 |
| 🇫🇷 France | Europe | 5.85 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Europe | 5.62 |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | Asia | 5.61 |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | Americas | 5.48 |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | Africa | 5.41 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Europe | 5.37 |
| 🇹🇩 Chad | Africa | 5.34 |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | Americas | 5.29 |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Asia | 5.19 |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | Africa | 5.03 |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | Africa | 4.70 |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | Africa | 4.27 |
| 🇧🇯 Benin | Africa | 4.16 |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | Africa | 4.15 |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | Americas | 4.08 |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | Asia | 3.95 |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | Americas | 3.78 |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Asia | 3.69 |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | Africa | 3.67 |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Asia | 3.62 |
| 🇸🇾 Syria | Asia | 3.60 |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | Asia | 3.55 |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | Africa | 3.47 |
| 🇸🇴 Somalia | Africa | 3.45 |
| 🇧🇮 Burundi | Africa | 3.28 |
| 🇸🇸 South Sudan | Africa | 3.19 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Europe | 3.12 |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | Americas | 2.90 |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Europe | 2.88 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Americas | 2.85 |
| 🇰🇵 Korea, North | Asia | 2.71 |
| 🇰🇷 Korea, South | Asia | 2.63 |
| 🇷🇼 Rwanda | Africa | 2.56 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Europe | 2.47 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | Europe | 2.38 |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | Asia | 2.37 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Oceania | 2.36 |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | Asia | 2.35 |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Asia | 2.19 |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | Americas | 2.09 |
| 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | Africa | 2.06 |
| 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea | Oceania | 2.04 |
| 🇹🇬 Togo | Africa | 1.99 |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | Asia | 1.82 |
| 🇭🇹 Haiti | Americas | 1.76 |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | Americas | 1.73 |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | Americas | 1.65 |
| 🇱🇷 Liberia | Africa | 1.44 |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | Americas | 1.42 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | Europe | 1.40 |
| 🇹🇯 Tajikistan | Asia | 1.39 |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | Africa | 1.31 |
| 🇨🇬 Congo, Republic of the | Africa | 1.30 |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | Asia | 1.28 |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | Africa | 1.28 |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | Americas | 1.24 |
| 🇪🇷 Eritrea | Africa | 1.23 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | Europe | 1.19 |
| 🇱🇦 Laos | Asia | 1.19 |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | Asia | 1.14 |
| 🇱🇾 Libya | Africa | 1.13 |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | Asia | 1.03 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | Europe | 0.95 |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | Americas | 0.88 |
| 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan | Asia | 0.87 |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | Americas | 0.86 |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | Africa | 0.86 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | Europe | 0.83 |
| 🇨🇺 Cuba | Americas | 0.82 |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | Asia | 0.79 |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | Americas | 0.76 |
| 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | Asia | 0.72 |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | Europe | 0.68 |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Europe | 0.65 |
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | Europe | 0.63 |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | Europe | 0.62 |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | Europe | 0.62 |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | Asia | 0.61 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Europe | 0.60 |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | Europe | 0.59 |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | Americas | 0.57 |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | Americas | 0.55 |
| 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau | Africa | 0.54 |
| 🇵🇸 West Bank | Asia | 0.54 |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | Africa | 0.51 |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | Asia | 0.51 |
| 🇳🇦 Namibia | Africa | 0.50 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | Europe | 0.49 |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | Europe | 0.49 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | Europe | 0.48 |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Oceania | 0.47 |
| 🇬🇦 Gabon | Africa | 0.45 |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | Europe | 0.44 |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | Asia | 0.43 |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | Europe | 0.43 |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | Europe | 0.41 |
| 🇵🇸 Gaza Strip | Asia | 0.41 |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | Asia | 0.40 |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | Asia | 0.40 |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Asia | 0.39 |
| 🇲🇳 Mongolia | Asia | 0.38 |
| 🇱🇸 Lesotho | Africa | 0.37 |
| 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea | Africa | 0.37 |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | Europe | 0.36 |
| 🇧🇼 Botswana | Africa | 0.36 |
| 🇯🇲 Jamaica | Americas | 0.33 |
| 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste | Asia | 0.33 |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | Americas | 0.32 |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | Europe | 0.29 |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | Europe | 0.27 |
| 🇲🇩 Moldova | Europe | 0.25 |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | Asia | 0.24 |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Europe | 0.24 |
| 🇽🇰 Kosovo | Europe | 0.21 |
| 🇸🇿 Eswatini | Africa | 0.19 |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | Europe | 0.18 |
| 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico | Americas | 0.18 |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | Asia | 0.17 |
| 🇲🇰 North Macedonia | Europe | 0.16 |
| 🇩🇯 Djibouti | Africa | 0.16 |
| 🇰🇲 Comoros | Africa | 0.14 |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | Asia | 0.14 |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | Europe | 0.13 |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | Europe | 0.12 |
| 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands | Oceania | 0.12 |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | Oceania | 0.11 |
| 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago | Americas | 0.11 |
| 🇧🇹 Bhutan | Asia | 0.10 |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | Asia | 0.10 |
| 🇬🇾 Guyana | Americas | 0.10 |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Africa | 0.09 |
| 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde | Africa | 0.08 |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | Europe | 0.08 |
| 🇸🇷 Suriname | Americas | 0.07 |
| 🇧🇿 Belize | Americas | 0.06 |
| 🇧🇳 Brunei | Asia | 0.06 |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | Europe | 0.06 |
| 🇲🇪 Montenegro | Europe | 0.05 |
| 🇻🇺 Vanuatu | Oceania | 0.05 |
| 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe | Africa | 0.04 |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | Asia | 0.04 |
| 🇲🇴 Macau | Asia | 0.04 |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas, The | Americas | 0.04 |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | Europe | 0.03 |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | Europe | 0.03 |
| 🇳🇨 New Caledonia | Oceania | 0.03 |
| 🇵🇫 French Polynesia | Oceania | 0.03 |
| 🇼🇸 Samoa | Oceania | 0.03 |
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | Americas | 0.02 |
| 🇬🇺 Guam | Oceania | 0.02 |
| 🇰🇮 Kiribati | Oceania | 0.02 |
| 🇹🇴 Tonga | Oceania | 0.02 |
| 🇨🇼 Curacao | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇫🇲 Micronesia, Federated States of | Oceania | 0.01 |
| 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands | Oceania | 0.01 |
| 🇬🇩 Grenada | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇦🇼 Aruba | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇯🇪 Jersey | Europe | 0.01 |
| 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇻🇮 Virgin Islands | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Africa | 0.01 |
| 🇩🇲 Dominica | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇮🇲 Isle of Man | Europe | 0.01 |
| 🇧🇲 Bermuda | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands | Oceania | 0.01 |
| 🇬🇱 Greenland | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇫🇴 Faroe Islands | Europe | 0.01 |
| 🇦🇸 American Samoa | Oceania | 0.01 |
| 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇬🇬 Guernsey | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇸🇽 Sint Maarten | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇲🇫 Saint Martin | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇬🇮 Gibraltar | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇸🇲 San Marino | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇹🇻 Tuvalu | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇵🇼 Palau | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇦🇮 Anguilla | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇲🇨 Monaco | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇳🇷 Nauru | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇨🇰 Cook Islands | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇸🇭 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha | Africa | 0.00 |
| 🇧🇱 Saint Barthelemy | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇲🇸 Montserrat | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇫🇰 Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇵🇲 Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Americas | 0.00 |
It’s worth noting that, while India ranks number one on the list, the country’s birth rate (which is its total number of births in a year per 1,000 individuals) is actually slightly below the global average, at 16.8 compared to 17.7 respectively.
China, which comes second on the list, is similar to India, with a high population but relatively low birth rate as well. On the other hand, Nigeria, which ranks third on the list, has a birth rate that’s nearly double the global average, at 34.2.
Why is Nigeria’s birth rate so high?
There are various intermingling factors at play, but one key reason is the fact that Nigeria’s economy still is developing, and ranks 131st globally in terms of GDP per capita. Further, access to education for women is still not as widespread as it could be, and research shows that this is strongly correlated with higher birth rates.
The World’s Population Growth Rate is Declining
While there are hundreds of thousands of babies born around the world each day, it’s worth mentioning that the world’s overall population growth rate has actually been declining since the 1960s.
This is happening for a number of reasons, including:
By 2100, global population growth is expected to drop to 0.1%, which means we’ll essentially reach net-zero population growth.
This would increase our global median age even further, which poses a number of economic risks if countries don’t properly prepare for this demographic shift.
The Best World Atlases In 2022
World Map Atlas is a tremendous and beautiful source of information about our extensive and sometimes challenging to understand the home that we call Earth. That’s why having a least one functional world atlas is a must for every map lover. Below are the best atlases, according to Amazon shoppers. These world atlases will help expand your mind and your horizons.
Table of Contents
General-Reference Atlases
The Times Concise Atlas of the World
This is a completely reworked and corrected edition of this primary world atlas in the classic and prestigious Times Atlas range. This amazingly created atlas has all the data you require, whether preparing travel, keeping in touch with globe news, cracking quizzes and crosswords, or just researching the world from your sofa.
Encyclopedic reference mapping with 155 thousand place names supplies an astonishingly detailed world view. The illustrated thematic visual content embraces the most significant geographical issues of the day, making this world atlas valuable to any reference collection.
World atlas includes:
Created in a quality finish, the world atlas comes in a protective slipcase.
Review: 4.8/5
National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World
Maps have been around in some form or other since people first realized the necessity to record their environmental space. For the past hundred years, the National Geographic Society has been at the vanguard of mapmaking. This last of famous Family Reference Atlas of the World brings you the world and its wonders – through maps. Using satellite data has been assembled to create some 1,4 thousand images – maps, charts, diagrams, and tables, as well as National Geographic’s signature color images – to allow you to explore the most distant corners of our planet.
In a time when political, health, climatic, and environmental crises anywhere on the planet can change our daily lives, maps provide a time-honored way to navigate the realities we face. With this atlas, you hold an authoritative yet convenient tool for explaining global forces’ interaction at work in the fast-changing but always wondrous planet that is our home.
Review: 4.8/5
National Geographic Atlas of the World
The National Geographic atlas of the world is a set of high thematic maps to understand world events and difficulties from natural resources to climate change and economic patterns.
The colossal size of the atlas allows you to enjoy the details in its dozens of maps – satellite, cultural, physical maps, etc., all of them unique.
You can explore our Solar system and Universe. With complete charts of the heavens, get the details on every nation globally, including cultural activities, primary languages, and even a short history.
Collins World Atlas: Complete Edition
This world atlas displays a comprehensive view of the earth, making it to life through innovative maps, astounding images, and explicit content. It gives a unique perspective on how the planet is made up, its looks, and its works.
This Collings atlas of the world covers a broad range of topical issues, including natural hazards, population, climate, and the environment; offers key nation statistics provide comparisons of their state of development and an understanding of today’s world; and gives thousands of facts and statistics including world and continental ranking tables.
Review: 4.8/5
Oxford Atlas of the World
Renewed annually, the Oxford atlas of the world guarantees uses the most up-to-date information. Full of fresh, clear cartography of metropolitan areas and practically uninhabited landscapes worldwide, the Atlas is packed with maps of cities and countries at precisely chosen scales that give a fascinating glimpse of the planet’s surface. It unfolds with a captivating look at world statistics and 18 pages of astonishing satellite images, all sourced from NASA’s Landsat 8.
The exceptionally large front matter continues with a “Gazetteer of Nations” that has been comprehensively reviewed and refreshed to add new economic and political changes, and a 48-page “Introduction to World Geography,” excellently illustrated with tables and graphs on various topics of geographic significance, such as the atmosphere and geology of our planet, water, and food supply, climate change, energy, tourism, environment, biodiversity, global conflict, population and cities, migrants and refugees, conflict and co-operation, energy and minerals, health, and standards of living. The hundreds of city and world maps that form the body of the Atlas have been completely renewed.
Understanding the World. The Atlas of Infographics.
The world astonishing in scale, heterogeneity, and detail never stops to open our eyes and fascinate our curiosity. Ever since the earliest cave art, humans have looked at this planet that is our home and tried to understand it.
This comprehensive visual atlas presents the most unique, creative, and inspirational methods of explaining the world in information graphics. The book, divided into 5 chapters, includes the environment, society, culture, economics, and technology to explain some of the Earth’s most lavish intricacies in friendly visual form. Featuring more than 280 graphics, reproduced on a large scale, including 7 fold-out spreads, the collection concentrates on the 21st century and holds historical masterpieces to put our contemporary situation into perspective. Nigel Holmes provides the book with a unique infographic of his own. Simultaneously, Sandra Rendgen presents an illustrated historical essay to investigate how we have studied and explained our world over time. With graphics created from such sources as National Geographic, Fortune, and The Guardian, this is not only an exhibition of excellent data design but also a captivating digest of where and how we live.
The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World
The Comprehensive Atlas of the World continued to be the symbol of cartographic supremacy. It relied on trusted media organizations and international companies worldwide, including the United Nations and the European Commission.
It’s independent, classic in a charming slipcase, and endlessly engaging. Presented by the world’s best atlas makers for over one hundred years, it’s purchased by above one million people globally.
The latest edition includes physical maps of all the continents and above 200 thousand place names, which implies even tiny settlements are included on the maps. The world atlas features the latest satellite images worldwide showcased in the imagery part, a geographical reference section with flags, statistics, and facts for all the world’s nations, and more than 50 thousand index entries.
Review: 4.6/5
Atlases of World History
World War II Map by Map
In this stunning history atlas book, purpose-created maps tell the story of World War 2, from the beginning of the Axis powers to drop the atom bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and behind. Each map is abundant with detail and graphics, assisting you in charting the progress of WWII’s critical situations on land, sea, and air, such as the Dunkirk retreat, the strike on Pearl Harbor, the D-Day landings, and the attack of Stalingrad.
Besides purpose-created maps, archival maps from both Allied and Axis nations offer unique insights into the historical events. There are also timelines to assist you in following the story as it opens, while historical overviews describe the political, economic, social, and technical progress at the time. Captivating, large-scale images present themes such as the Blitzkrieg, Holocaust, kamikaze combat, and code-breaking.
Written by a crew of historians directed by Richard Overy as an expert, World War 2 Map by Map explores how the most violent conflict in history shaped our world’s face.
Review: 4.8/5
History of the World Map by Map
Maps are more than the topography of our planet or the boundaries of nations. Maps can represent people and ideas’ movement, and they give a unique way to tell historical topics and explore extensive times.
This remarkable atlas begins with the development and journey of our earliest ancestors out of Africa. You can then look up maps about the Mongol Conquests, Greece and Persian Wars, Medieval Europe’s trade roads, and the Ottomans’ growth. The atlas describes North America’s colonization, the scientific revolution, Napoleon’s rise, and Britain’s colonization of India. There’s more in the following centuries, like the Age of Imperialism, the American Civil War, industrialization in Europe, and Japan’s alteration.
This history atlas spanning millennia gives you a widespread view of the critical situations in our past. The book contains 140 maps, complemented with pictures, infoboxes, and timelines. You will get a clear understanding of some of the forces and changes across continents that have formed our world and history.
Review: 4.8/5
Atlas of World War 2: History’s Greatest Conflict Disclosed Through Rare Wartime Maps and New Cartography
This brilliant atlas examines the cartographic history of World Ware II: land, marine, and airborne attacks from the intrusion of Poland to Pearl Harbor and the Battle of the Bulge. Unique vintage and newly created maps hold a complete Germany and approach maps used by Allied armies in the final scenes of the war, full large-scale wartime maps of the planet used by President Roosevelt, and central Pacific theater maps used by B-17 aviators. Satellite datasets present terrain as never before seen, highlighting continents and nations in astounding detail to include the regions, cities, and transit roads for a pinpoint-accurate depiction of army actions and alliances. Gripping war narratives from these sacred fields of battle, along with photos, drawings, secret documents, and artifacts, color the rest of this timeless and informative atlas book.
Review: 4.7/5
Food and Drink Atlases
World Atlas of Wine
The World Atlas of Wine is the most outstanding and impressive wine writing work. Revealing the changing landscape of the wine scene, the Atlas shows developments in climate, technique, fashion, and new laws made over the last years. New North American and Australian maps feature the importance of cool-climate areas as climate change takes impact. For instance, dynamic regions such as coastal Croatia, South Africa’s Swartland, and Chinese Ningxia are included for the first time. The world’s growing appetite for wine is matched by a growing desire for knowledge, which this Atlas will fully satisfy.
The first edition of Atlas of wine was published in 1971. The 8th edition of the world atlas of wine shows all the world wine market changes over the past years.
The latest version of the Atlas has grown in size to 416 pages, and 22 new maps have been added to the wealth of excellent maps in the book.
Review: 4.9/5
The World Atlas of Coffee
The World Atlas of Coffee presents the bean in full-color photos and short text. It shows the origins of coffee – where it is grown, the people who raise it, processing, grades, the consumer, and the modern culture of coffee
Plants of the genus Coffea are grown in more than seventy countries but primarily in Central America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. For some nations, coffee is the number one export and vital to the economy.
Systematized by continent and then by nation or area, The World Atlas of Coffee exhibits the mix in color spreads filled with information. They include:
Review: 4.8/5
The World Atlas of Whisky: New Edition
The World Atlas of Whisky is the 2nd edition wholly rewritten and updated. Whiskey expert Dave Broom examines over 200 distilleries and analyzes over 400 expressions. Thorough descriptions of the Scottish distilleries can be found in this Atlas, while Ireland, the United States, Canada, Japan, and the rest of the planet are given complete coverage. There are tasting notes on rare malts from Aberfeldy to Tormore, Yoichi.
Six mainly designed ‘Flavour Camp Charts’ group whiskeys by style and allow readers to distinguish new whiskeys from around the planet to try.
This significantly updated and expanded edition highlights new material on burgeoning areas, including full coverage of many recently opened new distilleries in the United States, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
With over two hundred vivid color photos and 21 detailed color maps positioning distilleries and whiskey-related sites, this is a stylish presentation of the culture, adventure, craftsmanship, and versatility of whiskey.
Review: 4.8/5
National Geographic Atlas of Beer: A Globe-Trotting Journey Through the World of Beer
National Geographic Atlas of Beer is packed with fantastic photos and rich illustrations, bizarre drinking destinations, little-known histories, and insider knowledge from brewers and bar owners worldwide. Including beer suggestions from Garrett Oliver, the famous brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery, and written by “beer geographers” Nancy Hoalst-Pullen and Mark Patterson, this essential guide highlights more than one hundred illuminating maps and two hundred stunning color photos.
You’ll find beer history, trends, and tasting across every continent of our planet (and even how to order a beer in 14 languages!). Travel advice includes the most reputable breweries, beer festivals, bars, and pubs in every location. Creative, compelling, and useful, this fundamental guide will assist you to discover the best beer anywhere you are.
Review: 4.7/5
The World Atlas of Beer
Take a beer lover’s journey around the planet in this final, edited, and extended guide. Follow famous experts Stephen Beaumont and Tim Webb on the ultimate beer tour, covering more than 35 nations from Austria to New Zealand. This sumptuously illustrated, complete guide kicks off in Europe, trips through the Americas, and ends in Asia. Along the way, you’ll learn about everything from the wheat beers of Bavaria, Belgium s Trappist ales, and Finnish sahti to British bitters, barrel-aged Californian beers, Vietnamese bia hoi, and more, with full tasting notes for over 500 must-try beers. Webb and Beaumont also suggest a captivating history of beer and an in-depth glance at the science and art of beermaking. This newly updated and extended edition of The World Atlas of Beer highlights 10 additional countries, including Poland, Switzerland, Spain, Ireland, Iceland, and China, as well as up-to-the-moment beer industry information and trends. With this ultimate guide in hand, you can explore the best beers on the whole planet.
Review: 4.6/5
Travel Atlases
National Geographic Atlas of the National Parks
The first book of its type, this gorgeous atlas showcases America’s breathtaking park system from coast to coast, richly decorated with an inspiring and informative atlas of maps, illustrations, and photos.
From the white-sand shores of Dry Tortugas to the frozen cliffs of Denali, this stunning atlas incorporates authoritative park maps with hundreds of illustrations to narrate the stories of America’s sixty-one treasured national parks. Ex ranger and writer Jonathan Waterman presents readers to the nation’s picturesque reserves and emphasizes the outstanding features that characterize each: majestic landmarks, flourishing ecosystems, wildlife species, intriguing histories, and more. With vivid imagery and state-of-the-art graphics imaging elements of wildlife, climate, archaeology, culture, amusement, and more, this atlas provides an up-close glimpse at what causes these lands so impressive.
Review: 4.9/5
Atlas Obscura: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s
It is time to get off the beaten route. Inspiring equal parts curiosity and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the world’s strangest and most unusual places.
This second edition of Atlas Obscura takes readers to more unusual destinations, with more than one hundred new sites.
The atlas contains a large number of photos, city guides of the largest cities in the world.
Designed by Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras, and Ella Morton, Obscura revels in the weird, the remarkable, the overlooked, the hidden, and the mysterious. Every page of this world atlas extends our sense of how unique and unusual the world is. Furthermore, with its compelling descriptions, hundreds of photographs, extraordinary charts, maps for every region of the world, it is an atlas to enter anywhere.
Review: 4.8/5
Disney Maps: A Magical Atlas of the Movies We Know and Love
From the fairytale woods of Snow White to the modern world of Toy Story, Disney and Pixar movies do a fantastic work of introducing bizarre worlds.
Every of the 24 wonderfully decorated maps brings to life the movies we know and love, and each comes with additional information about the film and the characters.
Explore the diverse worlds in the Disney and Pixar movies with this illustrated atlas!
Review: 4.7/5
Maps as art
Great Maps: The World’s Masterpieces Explored and Explained
The world’s most beautiful maps are explored and described. From Ptolemy’s world map to the Hereford’s Mappa Mundi, through Mercator’s map of the world to the Moon and Google Earth’s newest maps, Great Maps presents a captivating overview of cartography throughout the ages.
Unveiling the stories behind 55 historical maps by analyzing graphic close-ups, the atlas also profiles key cartographers and explorers to look at why each map was commissioned, who it was for and how they influenced navigation, propaganda, power, art, and politics.
Review: 4.8/5
All Over the Map: A Cartographic Odyssey
Created for map lovers by map lovers, this atlas explores the engaging stories behind maps across history and illustrates how the art of cartography flourishes now.
Betsy Mason and Greg Miller, creators of the National Geographic cartography blog “All Over the Map,” in this visually remarkable book based on interviews with leading cartographers and historians, investigate the engaging stories behind unusual maps from various cultures and civilizations and times.
Review: 4.7/5
Children’s Atlases
What’s Where On Earth?
This may be a children’s atlas, but adults can enjoy it. It has the whole maps of all the countries on the planet, tidily spread out on the inside cover and title page. The United States and Australia have their states orderly printed, and on the whole, it is an exact map of the world. The content inside the atlas is desirable. The atlas contains magnificent three-dimensional illustrations and full of helpful essential information, including the total population and the populations of a country’s major cities. It gives the total land area of every nation and the most extensive and smallest countries of the continents. Other engaging facts contain the largest lakes, rivers, waterfalls, bridges, and the climate – which parts of our planet are the wettest and the driest.
Review: 4.8/5
National Geographic Kids Beginner’s World Atlas
Our planet is continuously changing, and this renewed atlas from the map specialists at National Geographic takes the state of the earth with vivid maps, statistics, and amusing facts.
Learn all about the places, people, trends, and improvements of our world in the 5th edition of this renowned atlas. It’s got a new, kid-friendly design and all the freshest, most magnificent geographic and political information that make this such a helpful resource. Unique peculiarities include a thematic map on threatened species, a map about the region of Central Africa, and an extended Antarctica section that introduces kids to the significant research occurring there. It’s the ideal source for kids to learn about areas close to home or oceans away.
National Geographic Student Atlas
The newest version of National Geographic’s award-winning Student Atlas is more intriguing and fact-filled than usual. It has gone interactive with new digital enhancements, including scannable sheets that combine photo galleries and questionings. High-quality, user-friendly content combines full-color thematic maps, photos, facts, and graphs. From the cartographic specialists at National Geographic becomes the unique release of its award-winning student atlas, with everything students, demand, and requirements to know about our dynamic world.
Review: 4.7/5
Atlas of Prejudice
The atlas is a sarcastic almanac of humanity’s fancy world views, from ancient ages to Donald Trump and the era of Facebook and YouTube. The atlas contains more than a hundred different viral stereotype maps.
Caricature and cartography infrequently come in a single box, but in the Atlas of Prejudice, they successfully combine in a work of art that is both funny and thought-provoking. Sharp weaponry against fanatics of all kinds, serves as an endless source of much-needed argumentation and as a beautiful slab of paper that can be used to spank them across the face whenever argumentation becomes utterly useless.
Review: 4.6/5
Space
Space Atlas: Mapping the Universe and Beyond
Space Atlas includes renewed maps, vibrant photos, and superb diagrams of our solar system and the cosmos.
In this guided tour of our planetary neighborhood (planets, moons, asteroids), the Milky Way and other constellations, complete maps, and captivating representation from up-to-date space missions partner with rich, trustworthy scientific information.
Space Atlas combines precise information on the basics of astrophysics, including hidden matter and gravitational waves. For this release, and to celebrate the 50th jubilee of his moonwalk, American astronaut Buzz Aldrin presents a new unique section on Earth’s moon and its significant role in space research past and future.
Review: 4.8/5
World Language Map
Cultures: A Developing Global Culture
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World Language Map
This coloured map depicts countries according to the languages spoken over there. Some of the most widely spoken languages of the world by population are Chinese, Spanish, English, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, German, and French.
The map shows that English is one of the most widely spoken and written languages worldwide. The impact of the British Empire and continued influence of the British Commonwealth in Asia, North America, South America and Africa also contributed towards making English a dominant language in many parts of the world.
Other than these languages, there are language families which are varieties of the languages mentioned above. Some of the largest language families by language count are Niger-Congo, Austronesian, Trans-New Guinea, Sino-Tibetan, Indo-European, and Afro-Asiatic.
There are over 6900 languages currently spoken in the world. These languages belong to 94 different language families. Based on the population of the speakers, Indo-European and Sino-Tibetan are the two largest language families, with over 4.6 billion speakers between them. English and Mandarin are two of the most spoken languages in these families, of which English is classified as Indo-European, and Mandarin Chinese is classified as Sino-Tibetan.
Indo-European languages are the most widely spoken languages used across Europe, North America and South America. Under the Romance languages of the Indo-European group, five languages find a wide relevance across the culture and literature of different countries. Those languages are Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and Romanian.
The map of the world
A map is a visual representation of an area—a symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of that space such as objects, regions, and themes.
Many maps are static two-dimensional, geometrically accurate representations of three-dimensional space, while others are dynamic or interactive, even three-dimensional. Although most commonly used to depict geography, maps may represent any space, real or imagined, without regard to context or scale; e.g., Brain mapping, Gene mapping, and extraterrestrial mapping.
Contents
Because maps are made for certain purposes, maps reflect certain scientific, practical, and political perspectives of the map maker. A world map, for example, reflects a certain political perspective by choosing to depict certain national boundaries and names of places, which imply the recognition of those independent nations.
Geographic Maps
Cartography, or map-making is the study and, often, practice, of crafting representations of the Earth upon a flat surface (see History of cartography), and one who makes maps is called a cartographer.
Road maps are perhaps the most widely used maps today, and form a subset of navigational maps, which also include aeronautical and nautical charts, railroad network maps, and hiking and bicycling maps. In terms of quantity, the largest number of drawn map sheets is probably made up by local surveys, carried out by municipalities, utilities, tax assessors, emergency services providers, and other local agencies. Many national surveying projects have been carried out by the military, such as the British Ordnance Survey (now a civilian government agency internationally renowned for its comprehensively detailed work).
A map can also be any document giving information as to where or what something is.
Orientation of maps
The term orientation refers to the relationship between directions on a map and compass directions. The word orient is derived from the Latin oriens, lit. meaning «rising» or east. In the Middle Ages many maps, including the T and O maps, were drawn with east at the top. Today the most common, but far from universal, cartographic convention is that North is at the top of a map. Examples of maps not oriented to north are:
Scale and Accuracy
Many but not all maps are drawn to a scale, expressed as a ratio such as 1:10,000, meaning that 1 of any unit of measurement on the map corresponds to 10,000 of that same unit in reality. This allows the reader to estimate the sizes of, and distances between, depicted objects. A larger scale (i.e., the second number of the ratio is smaller) shows more detail and supports more accurate estimates, thus requiring a larger map to show the same area. Highly detailed maps covering areas ranging upward in size from small cities or counties to entire countries or continents are now often published as books, or computer software (with numerous tools to aid the user, including user-adjustable scale and customized search engines), for convenient handling. Printed versions may include a comprehensive index, tables of distances between cities, and possibly even a cross reference of important destinations. Computer software based maps provide numerous tools to aid the user, including user-adjustable scale (a.k.a «zoom») and customized search engines to locate street addresses.
For modern examples, published maps designed for the hiker (e.g., USGS Topographic maps, also called «Topos») are often scaled at the ratio of approximately 1:25,000, while maps designed for the motorist to display major highways might be scaled at 1:250,000 or 1:1,000,000. In any case, a properly made map will either state its scale, or declare that it is not scaled and can not be reliably used to deduce distances.
Maps which use some quality other than physical area to determine relative size are called cartograms.
An (non-cartogram) example of a map without scale is a subway map, which best fulfills its purpose by being less physically accurate and more visually communicative to the hurried glance of the commuter. This is not a cartogram (since there is no consistent measure of distance) but a topological map that also depicts approximate bearings. The simple maps shown on some directional road signs are further examples of this kind.
In fact, most commercial navigational maps, such as road maps and town plans, sacrifice an amount of accuracy in scale to deliver a greater visual usefulness to its user, for example by exaggerating the width of roads. With the end-user similarly in mind, cartographers will censor the content of the space depicted by a map in order to provide a useful tool for that user. For example, a road map may or may not show railroads, smaller waterways or other prominent non-road objects, and if it does, it may show them less clearly (e.g., dashed or dotted lines/outlines of various colors) than highways. Known as decluttering, the practice makes the subject matter the user is interested in easier to read, usually without sacrificing measurement accuracy. Software-based maps often allow the user to toggle decluttering between ON, OFF and AUTO as needed. In AUTO the degree of decluttering is adjusted as the user changes the scale being displayed.
Topographic maps, show elevation above (or depression below) sea level as contour lines, a specific type of Isoline. Isolines on any map or chart indicate the constant labeled value, such as elevation, temperature, or rainfall, for that particular line. Depending on the type of a map, alternative representations of elevation (or depression) exist as well.
World maps and projections
Maps of the world or large areas are often either ‘political’ or ‘physical’. The most important purpose of the political map is to show territorial borders; the purpose of the physical is to show features of geography such as mountains, soil type or land use. Geological maps show not only the physical surface, but characteristics of the underlying rock, fault lines, and subsurface structures.
Maps that depict the surface of the Earth also use a projection, a way of translating the three-dimensional real surface of the geoid to a two-dimensional picture. Perhaps the best-known world-map projection is the Mercator Projection, originally designed as a form of nautical chart.
Airplane pilots use aeronautical charts based on a Lambert conformal conic projection, in which a cone is laid over the section of the earth to be mapped. The cone intersects the sphere (the earth) at one or two parallels which are chosen as standard lines. This allows the pilots to plot a great-circle route approximation on a flat, two-dimensional chart.
Electronic maps
From the last quarter of the twentieth century, the indispensable tool of the cartographer has been the computer. Much of cartography, especially at the data-gathering survey level, has been subsumed by Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The functionality of maps has been greatly advanced by technology simplifying the superimposition of spatially located variables onto existing geographical maps. Having local information such as rainfall level, distribution of wildlife, or demographic data integrated within the map allows more efficient analysis and better decision making. In the pre-electronic age such superimposition of data led Dr. John Snow to discover the cause of cholera. Today, it is used by agencies as diverse as wildlife conservationists and militaries around the world.
Even when GIS is not involved, most cartographers now use a variety of computer graphics programs to generate new maps.
Interactive, computerized maps are commercially available, allowing users to zoom in or zoom out (respectively meaning to increase or decrease the scale), sometimes by replacing one map with another of different scale, centered where possible on the same point. In-car satellite navigation systems are computerized maps with route-planning and advice facilities which monitor the user’s position with the help of satellites. From the computer scientist’s point of view, zooming in entails one or a combination of:
See also Webpage (Graphics), PDF (Layers), Mapquest, Google Maps, Google Earth or Yahoo! Maps.
Labeling
To communicate spatial information effectively, features such as rivers, lakes, and cities need to be labeled. Over centuries cartographers have developed the art of placing names on even the densest of maps. Text placement or name placement can get mathematically very complex as the number of labels and map density increases. Therefore, text placement is time-consuming and labor-intensive, so cartographers and GIS users have developed automatic label placement to ease this process. [3] [4]
Brain Mapping
Brain mapping is a set of neuroscience techniques predicated on the mapping of (biological) quantities or properties onto spatial representations of the (human or non-human) brain resulting in maps. All neuroimaging can be considered part of brain mapping. Brain mapping can be conceived as a higher form of neuroimaging, producing brain images supplemented by the result of additional (imaging or non-imaging) data processing or analysis, such as maps projecting (measures of) behaviour onto brain regions (see fMRI). Brain mapping techniques are constantly evolving, and rely on the development and refinement of image acquisition, representation, analysis, visualization and interpretation techniques. Functional and structural neuroimaging are at the core of the mapping aspect of Brain mapping.
Gene mapping
Gene mapping or genome mapping is the creation of a genetic map assigning DNA fragments to chromosomes.
When a genome is first investigated, this map is nonexistent. The map improves with the scientific progress and is perfect when the genomic DNA sequencing of the species has been completed. During this process, and for the investigation of differences in strain, the fragments are identified by small tags. These may be genetic markers (PCR products) or the unique sequence-dependent pattern of DNA-cutting enzymes. The ordering is derived from genetic observations (recombinant frequency) for these markers or in the second case from a computational integration of the fingerprinting data. The term «mapping» is used in two different but related contexts.
Two different ways of mapping are distinguished. Genetic mapping uses classical genetic techniques (e.g. pedigree analysis or breeding experiments) to determine sequence features within a genome. The use of modern molecular biology techniques for the same purpose is usually referred to as physical mapping.
Maps in planetary cartography
A map in planetary cartography is a generalized image of the surface of an extraterrestrial solid body (excluding the Earth), that indicates the location of objects projected mathematically according to the adopted coordinate system used for the projection. Symbols can represent any subject, phenomena or process chosen by the cartographer to be illustrated on the map (a legend defining all symbols should be included to aid the map user). Maps of extraterrestrial territories represent all solar system bodies, with the exception of the Earth; they can be portrayed in a variety of forms, such as electronic (e.g., digital), conventional (printed), multilingual, orthophoto, drawing (e.g., shaded relief), outline, topographic (contoured), and thematic.
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The Problem With Our Maps
November 11, 2021
Maps shape our understanding of the world—and in an increasingly interconnected and global economy, this geographic knowledge is more important than ever.
Unfortunately, billions of people around the world have a skewed perception of the true size of countries thanks to a cartographic technique called the Mercator projection. Used just about everywhere, from classroom wall maps to navigation apps, the Mercator projection is the way most of humanity recognizes the position and size of Earth’s continents.
The Mercator Projection
In 1569, the great cartographer, Gerardus Mercator, created a revolutionary new map based on a cylindrical projection. The new map was well-suited to nautical navigation since every line on the sphere is a constant course, or loxodrome. In modern times, this is particularly useful since the Earth can be depicted in a seamless way in online mapping applications.
That said, in this projection style, the sizes of landmasses become increasingly distorted the further away from the equator they get. One trade-off for the utility of Mercator’s map is that it pumps up the sizes of Europe and North America. Visually speaking, Canada and Russia appear to take up approximately 25% of the Earth’s landmass, when in reality they occupy a mere 5%. When Antarctica is excluded (as it often is), Canada and Russia’s visual share of landmass jumps to about 40%.
Canada is the second largest country in the world, but not by much. Here is an “at scale” look at Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
Africa, South Asia, and South America all appear much smaller in relation to countries further from the equator.
And from a North American perspective, countries such as Australia and Indonesia appear much smaller than they actually are. Comparing the landmasses on the same latitude as Canada helps put sizes into perspective.
Greenland is the world’s largest island, but looking at its hyper-exaggerated depiction in the map below, you’d be forgiven for wondering why it isn’t a stand-alone continent. In reality, Greenland is about fourteen times smaller than Africa.
Is Bigger Better?
Though Mercator’s map was never intended for use as the default wall map in schools around the world, it has shaped the worldviews of billions of people. Critics of the map—and similar projections—suggest that distortion reinforces a sense of colonialist superiority. As well, the amount of territory a country occupies is often correlated with power and access to natural resources, and map distortions can have the effect of inadvertently diminishing nations closer to the equator.
In our society we unconsciously equate size with importance and even power. – Salvatore Natoli, Educational Affairs Director, AAG
A prime example of this argument is the “True Size of Africa” graphic, which demonstrated to millions of people just how big the continent is.
Growing awareness of map distortion is translating into concrete change. Boston public schools, for example, recently switched to the Gall-Peters projection, which more accurately depicts the true size of landmasses.
As well, Google, whose map app is used by approximately one billion people per month, took the bold step of using different projections for different purposes in 2018. The Earth is depicted as a globe at further zoom levels, sidestepping map projection issues completely and displaying the world as it actually is: round.
The Road to Equal-Area Mapping
In 1805, mathematician and astronomer, Karl Mollweide, created a namesake projection that trades accuracy of angles and shape for accuracy of proportion. The Mollweide projection has inspired many other attempts at a user-friendly equal area map.
John Paul Goode’s attempt, known as the Goode Homolosine Projection, took this concept a step further by adding interruptions at strategic locations to help reduce the distortion of continents. The resulting shape is sometimes referred to as an “orange peel map”.
Another evolution in cartography was the Dymaxion map, invented by Buckminster Fuller and patented in 1946. In this version, the continents are no longer in their familiar positions—however, there is more spacial fidelity than in previous projection methods. We’re able to see the true proportions of Africa, Northern Canada, Antarctica, and other distortion hot spots.
The Dymaxion map wasn’t created for purely practical purposes. Fuller believed that humans would be better equipped to address global challenges if they were given a way to visualize the Earth’s continents in a contiguous manner.
The AuthaGraph Map
Using a new map-making method called AuthaGraph, Japanese architect, Hajime Narukawa, may have created the most accurate map of the world yet. AuthaGraph divides the globe into 96 triangles, transfers them to a tetrahedron and unfolds into a rectangle.
The end result? Landmasses and seas are more accurately proportioned than in traditional projections.
The biggest downfall of the AuthaGraph map is that longitude and latitude lines are no longer a tidy grid. As well, continents on the map are repositioned in a way that will be unfamiliar to a population that is already geographically challenged.
That said, depicting our round world on a flat surface will always come with some trade-offs. As demand grows for a true equal-area map, it will be exciting to see what the next generation of map projections have to offer.
Map It Yourself
Looking to learn more about maps and map projections? This fantastic tool, created by Florian Ledermann, allows users to take a vast selection of projection styles, and modify them in different ways. This hands-on approach is a fun way to learn how the shape of landmasses shift as the projection changes.
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This graphic uses survey data from Travel + Leisure magazine to show the 25 best islands to visit around the world.
Ranked: The Top 25 Islands to Visit in 2022
After a pandemic-induced slump, travel is finally started to pick up again in many parts of the world. After years of waiting, where are people itching to go to on their next vacation?
This graphic uses survey data from Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine to highlight the 25 top-ranked islands to visit around the world.
Methodology of the World’s Best Awards
Before diving in, it’s worth summarizing the methodology and briefly explaining how T+L compiled their findings. Each year, T+L conducts an annual global survey that uncovers the top travel experiences worldwide.
In the survey, readers were asked to rate a range of things, including their favorite islands to visit. Islands were rated based on a few categories, including:
Each category was given a score of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. From there, each island’s final tally was calculated, based on the average scores across all categories. Below, we’ll dive into the 2022 rankings based on these scores.
The 5 Top-Ranked Islands to Visit
At the top of the list, there’s a good mix of European, Asian, and South Pacific islands. Here’s a look at the top five islands, along with some context that explains why respondents ranked them so highly:
1. Ischia, Italy
Nestled in the gulf of Naples about an hour away from the mainland, this charming volcanic island takes first place because of its charming villages, pristine beaches, and welcoming locals.
It’s also well-known for its hot springs, which are easily accessible by either taxi or public transport.
2. The Maldives
Famous for its baby-blue waters, respondents ranked the Maldives as their second-favorite island destination. Located in the Indian Ocean, this collection of islands is well-known for stunning beaches, as well as excellent snorkeling and diving. With a wide range of luxury resorts, the Maldives is also a popular honeymoon destination.
3. Bali, Indonesia
This Indonesia island ranks third on the list because of its picturesque natural beauty, rich culture, and a diverse range of outdoor activities like surfing, diving, and hiking. It’s also well-known for its art, music, and traditional dance performances. As the only predominantly Hindu province in Indonesia, visitors get a chance to learn more about Balinese Hinduism.
4. Milos, Greece
Located in the Aegean Sea, Milos is well-loved by visitors because of its tranquil beaches. And while the island is a popular tourist destination, it offers a slightly slower pace that its neighbors Santorini or Mykonos.
5. Fiji Islands
This remote group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean ranked fifth on the list because of their rich marine life and friendly locals. Well-known for its excellent diving, it’s been labeled the “soft coral capital of the world.”
Top Ranking Islands, by Region
Seven of the top 25 island destinations are in Europe, making it first on the list by region. Southeast Asia comes in close second, with six islands in the top 25.
| Region | # of Top 25 Islands |
|---|---|
| Europe | 7 |
| Southeast Asia | 6 |
| The Caribbean | 3 |
| North America | 3 |
| Pacific Ocean | 2 |
| Oceania | 2 |
| South Asia | 1 |
| South America | 1 |
As the data shows, a majority of the islands rank highly because of their beautiful beaches and thriving marine life.
However, there are a couple of outliers on the list. One good example of an outlier is Mackinac Island, which is well-loved for its historical attractions (Mackinac Island is home to a colonial fort built in the 18th century).
One thing is clear from these rankings—whether you’re a diver, a history buff, or a foodie, there are a number of world-class island destinations that offer an experience of a lifetime.
Demographics
Where Will the World’s Next 1,000 Babies Be Born?
This graphic paints a picture of the world’s population, showing which countries are most likely to welcome the next 1,000 babies.
Where Will the World’s Next 1,000 Babies Be Born?
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Every four minutes, approximately 1,000 babies are born across the globe. But in which countries are these babies the most statistically likely to come from?
Using data from the CIA World Factbook, this graphic by Pratap Vardhan (Stats of India) paints a picture of the world’s demographics, showing which countries are most likely to welcome the next 1,000 babies based on population and birth rates as of 2022 estimates.
The Next 1,000 Babies, By Country
Considering India has a population of nearly 1.4 billion, it’s fairly unsurprising that it ranks first on the list. Of every 1,000 babies born, the South Asian country accounts for roughly 172 of them.
| Place | Region | Births Per 1,000 Global Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | Asia | 171.62 |
| 🇨🇳 China | Asia | 102.84 |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | Africa | 56.50 |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | Asia | 47.23 |
| 🇨🇩 Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Africa | 31.90 |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | Asia | 31.20 |
| 🇺🇸 United States | Americas | 30.42 |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | Africa | 25.44 |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Americas | 22.27 |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | Asia | 21.52 |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | Asia | 18.75 |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | Africa | 16.98 |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | Africa | 15.61 |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | Africa | 13.89 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Americas | 12.85 |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | Asia | 11.96 |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | Africa | 11.79 |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | Africa | 10.82 |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | Africa | 10.68 |
| 🇦🇫 Afghanistan | Asia | 9.98 |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Europe | 9.85 |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | Asia | 9.73 |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | Africa | 8.72 |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | Asia | 8.71 |
| 🇳🇪 Niger | Africa | 8.46 |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | Africa | 7.84 |
| 🇨🇲 Cameroon | Africa | 7.65 |
| 🇮🇶 Iraq | Asia | 7.34 |
| 🇬🇭 Ghana | Africa | 6.94 |
| 🇲🇲 Myanmar | Asia | 6.90 |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Asia | 6.34 |
| 🇲🇱 Mali | Africa | 6.25 |
| 🇩🇿 Algeria | Africa | 6.01 |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d’Ivoire | Africa | 5.97 |
| 🇲🇬 Madagascar | Africa | 5.93 |
| 🇫🇷 France | Europe | 5.85 |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Europe | 5.62 |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | Asia | 5.61 |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | Americas | 5.48 |
| 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso | Africa | 5.41 |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Europe | 5.37 |
| 🇹🇩 Chad | Africa | 5.34 |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | Americas | 5.29 |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Asia | 5.19 |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | Africa | 5.03 |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | Africa | 4.70 |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | Africa | 4.27 |
| 🇧🇯 Benin | Africa | 4.16 |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | Africa | 4.15 |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | Americas | 4.08 |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | Asia | 3.95 |
| 🇻🇪 Venezuela | Americas | 3.78 |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Asia | 3.69 |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | Africa | 3.67 |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Asia | 3.62 |
| 🇸🇾 Syria | Asia | 3.60 |
| 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | Asia | 3.55 |
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | Africa | 3.47 |
| 🇸🇴 Somalia | Africa | 3.45 |
| 🇧🇮 Burundi | Africa | 3.28 |
| 🇸🇸 South Sudan | Africa | 3.19 |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Europe | 3.12 |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | Americas | 2.90 |
| 🇺🇦 Ukraine | Europe | 2.88 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Americas | 2.85 |
| 🇰🇵 Korea, North | Asia | 2.71 |
| 🇰🇷 Korea, South | Asia | 2.63 |
| 🇷🇼 Rwanda | Africa | 2.56 |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Europe | 2.47 |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | Europe | 2.38 |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | Asia | 2.37 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Oceania | 2.36 |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | Asia | 2.35 |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Asia | 2.19 |
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | Americas | 2.09 |
| 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | Africa | 2.06 |
| 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea | Oceania | 2.04 |
| 🇹🇬 Togo | Africa | 1.99 |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | Asia | 1.82 |
| 🇭🇹 Haiti | Americas | 1.76 |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | Americas | 1.73 |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | Americas | 1.65 |
| 🇱🇷 Liberia | Africa | 1.44 |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | Americas | 1.42 |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | Europe | 1.40 |
| 🇹🇯 Tajikistan | Asia | 1.39 |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | Africa | 1.31 |
| 🇨🇬 Congo, Republic of the | Africa | 1.30 |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | Asia | 1.28 |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | Africa | 1.28 |
| 🇭🇳 Honduras | Americas | 1.24 |
| 🇪🇷 Eritrea | Africa | 1.23 |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | Europe | 1.19 |
| 🇱🇦 Laos | Asia | 1.19 |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | Asia | 1.14 |
| 🇱🇾 Libya | Africa | 1.13 |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | Asia | 1.03 |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | Europe | 0.95 |
| 🇵🇾 Paraguay | Americas | 0.88 |
| 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan | Asia | 0.87 |
| 🇸🇻 El Salvador | Americas | 0.86 |
| 🇲🇷 Mauritania | Africa | 0.86 |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | Europe | 0.83 |
| 🇨🇺 Cuba | Americas | 0.82 |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | Asia | 0.79 |
| 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | Americas | 0.76 |
| 🇹🇲 Turkmenistan | Asia | 0.72 |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | Europe | 0.68 |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Europe | 0.65 |
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | Europe | 0.63 |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | Europe | 0.62 |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | Europe | 0.62 |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | Asia | 0.61 |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | Europe | 0.60 |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | Europe | 0.59 |
| 🇵🇦 Panama | Americas | 0.57 |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | Americas | 0.55 |
| 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau | Africa | 0.54 |
| 🇵🇸 West Bank | Asia | 0.54 |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | Africa | 0.51 |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | Asia | 0.51 |
| 🇳🇦 Namibia | Africa | 0.50 |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | Europe | 0.49 |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | Europe | 0.49 |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | Europe | 0.48 |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Oceania | 0.47 |
| 🇬🇦 Gabon | Africa | 0.45 |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | Europe | 0.44 |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | Asia | 0.43 |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | Europe | 0.43 |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | Europe | 0.41 |
| 🇵🇸 Gaza Strip | Asia | 0.41 |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | Asia | 0.40 |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | Asia | 0.40 |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Asia | 0.39 |
| 🇲🇳 Mongolia | Asia | 0.38 |
| 🇱🇸 Lesotho | Africa | 0.37 |
| 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea | Africa | 0.37 |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | Europe | 0.36 |
| 🇧🇼 Botswana | Africa | 0.36 |
| 🇯🇲 Jamaica | Americas | 0.33 |
| 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste | Asia | 0.33 |
| 🇺🇾 Uruguay | Americas | 0.32 |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | Europe | 0.29 |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | Europe | 0.27 |
| 🇲🇩 Moldova | Europe | 0.25 |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | Asia | 0.24 |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Europe | 0.24 |
| 🇽🇰 Kosovo | Europe | 0.21 |
| 🇸🇿 Eswatini | Africa | 0.19 |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | Europe | 0.18 |
| 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico | Americas | 0.18 |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | Asia | 0.17 |
| 🇲🇰 North Macedonia | Europe | 0.16 |
| 🇩🇯 Djibouti | Africa | 0.16 |
| 🇰🇲 Comoros | Africa | 0.14 |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | Asia | 0.14 |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | Europe | 0.13 |
| 🇱🇻 Latvia | Europe | 0.12 |
| 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands | Oceania | 0.12 |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | Oceania | 0.11 |
| 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago | Americas | 0.11 |
| 🇧🇹 Bhutan | Asia | 0.10 |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | Asia | 0.10 |
| 🇬🇾 Guyana | Americas | 0.10 |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Africa | 0.09 |
| 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde | Africa | 0.08 |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | Europe | 0.08 |
| 🇸🇷 Suriname | Americas | 0.07 |
| 🇧🇿 Belize | Americas | 0.06 |
| 🇧🇳 Brunei | Asia | 0.06 |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | Europe | 0.06 |
| 🇲🇪 Montenegro | Europe | 0.05 |
| 🇻🇺 Vanuatu | Oceania | 0.05 |
| 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe | Africa | 0.04 |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | Asia | 0.04 |
| 🇲🇴 Macau | Asia | 0.04 |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas, The | Americas | 0.04 |
| 🇮🇸 Iceland | Europe | 0.03 |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | Europe | 0.03 |
| 🇳🇨 New Caledonia | Oceania | 0.03 |
| 🇵🇫 French Polynesia | Oceania | 0.03 |
| 🇼🇸 Samoa | Oceania | 0.03 |
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | Americas | 0.02 |
| 🇬🇺 Guam | Oceania | 0.02 |
| 🇰🇮 Kiribati | Oceania | 0.02 |
| 🇹🇴 Tonga | Oceania | 0.02 |
| 🇨🇼 Curacao | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇫🇲 Micronesia, Federated States of | Oceania | 0.01 |
| 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands | Oceania | 0.01 |
| 🇬🇩 Grenada | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇦🇼 Aruba | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇯🇪 Jersey | Europe | 0.01 |
| 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇻🇮 Virgin Islands | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Africa | 0.01 |
| 🇩🇲 Dominica | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇮🇲 Isle of Man | Europe | 0.01 |
| 🇧🇲 Bermuda | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands | Oceania | 0.01 |
| 🇬🇱 Greenland | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇫🇴 Faroe Islands | Europe | 0.01 |
| 🇦🇸 American Samoa | Oceania | 0.01 |
| 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands | Americas | 0.01 |
| 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇬🇬 Guernsey | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇸🇽 Sint Maarten | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇲🇫 Saint Martin | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇬🇮 Gibraltar | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇸🇲 San Marino | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇹🇻 Tuvalu | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇵🇼 Palau | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇦🇮 Anguilla | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇲🇨 Monaco | Europe | 0.00 |
| 🇳🇷 Nauru | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇨🇰 Cook Islands | Oceania | 0.00 |
| 🇸🇭 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha | Africa | 0.00 |
| 🇧🇱 Saint Barthelemy | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇲🇸 Montserrat | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇫🇰 Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) | Americas | 0.00 |
| 🇵🇲 Saint Pierre and Miquelon | Americas | 0.00 |
It’s worth noting that, while India ranks number one on the list, the country’s birth rate (which is its total number of births in a year per 1,000 individuals) is actually slightly below the global average, at 16.8 compared to 17.7 respectively.
China, which comes second on the list, is similar to India, with a high population but relatively low birth rate as well. On the other hand, Nigeria, which ranks third on the list, has a birth rate that’s nearly double the global average, at 34.2.
Why is Nigeria’s birth rate so high?
There are various intermingling factors at play, but one key reason is the fact that Nigeria’s economy still is developing, and ranks 131st globally in terms of GDP per capita. Further, access to education for women is still not as widespread as it could be, and research shows that this is strongly correlated with higher birth rates.
The World’s Population Growth Rate is Declining
While there are hundreds of thousands of babies born around the world each day, it’s worth mentioning that the world’s overall population growth rate has actually been declining since the 1960s.
This is happening for a number of reasons, including:
By 2100, global population growth is expected to drop to 0.1%, which means we’ll essentially reach net-zero population growth.
This would increase our global median age even further, which poses a number of economic risks if countries don’t properly prepare for this demographic shift.
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