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“What a wonderful world,” sang Louis Armstrong once upon a time. And we at Bored Panda couldn't agree more. With 195 countries, there’s no shortage of places to explore. It’s truly amazing how one part of the world is totally different to another. That’s one of the wonders of traveling. You get to explore different languages, cultures, currencies and culinary delights. What you eat in Asia might not be the same as the meal you make in Antarctica. What you wear in Wales won’t necessarily be the same as your outfit in Western Sahara.
If you have a serious case of wanderlust but can’t hop on a plane just yet. Don’t stress. Bored Panda has compiled a list of the coolest charts that show incredible contrasts from places around the world. Keep scrolling to satisfy your worldly curiosities. And read about some of the history of world travel.
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#1
The Average Cost Of Insulin By Country
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#2
Tally Marks From Around The World
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Wow, I'm North American, and have never seen the other kinds of tally marks until today!!! Neat!
#3
Never Noticed Giraffes Had Different Patterns
Nitka Tsar 1 year ago
Are there no cross breeds? In Zoos maybe? How do they look? I‘m too curious now. Wish I could make stuff like that my work and be paid for it.
It’s easy to “travel” the world from the comfort of your home. There’s no shortage of vloggers showing us what each and every country has to offer. And you need just scroll through Instagram to live vicariously through them. There are people racking up impressive lists of places they’ve visited. And some even boast about having been to every, or almost every one.
Today, we can book a plane ticket using just our phones. We can find out about our destination long before we even arrive. We’re likely to know exactly where we are going. How long it’ll take to get there. What some things will cost. And what to pack. But it wasn’t always like that.
#4
Animal World Map
#5
Countries That Got Tea Via China Through Land, Referred To It In Various Forms Of The Word "Cha". The Countries That Traded With China Via Sea, Called It In Different Forms Of "Te"
#6
Guide To Asian Architecture
Imagine a time when people thought the world was flat. They risked their lives to explore unknown territories and discover new places. They traveled by ship and on horseback, without the convenience of Google Maps, TripAdvisor, Uber, or even travel agents.
#7
Real Proportions Of All Land Masses Revealing Actual Areas Of Countries, Territories And Major Islands Without Any Distortions
#8
Paid Leave By Country
Jill Rhodry 1 year ago
Australia: 20 days for Annual leave plus 10 days for personal leave plus 8 national public holidays (or penalty rates) - so minimum 38 paid leave days
#9
Hedgehogs Of The World
The Age of Exploration began in the 15th century. Also sometimes called the Age Of Discovery. Europeans started venturing out of their comfort zone and into the vast wide world. Fuelled by a drive to find trade routes, spices, knowledge and wealth. While their “discovery” of the Americas and Africa brought back big benefits, it also opened up the door to colonization and slavery.
#10
Passenger Railway Networks In 2020
#11
Where Penguins Are Found Naturally In The World
#12
Different Kinds Of Cheesecake. They Might Look Similar, But They Are Definitely Not The Same
Jill Rhodry 1 year ago
Australian - Base: crumbly (biscuit/butter) Cheese: cream cheese ~ Texture/Flavour: - sooth and rich
Portuguese explorer Bartholomew Dias led the first European expedition around the southernmost tip of Africa. And helped pave the way for a trade route between Europe and Asia. Dias left Europe with three ships in August 1487. He managed to pass the Cape of Good Hope the following year. And sailed out of the Atlantic Ocean, around Cape Agulhas, and into the Indian Ocean.
#13
Wall Sockets From Around The World
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Sorry, I may be biased to the ones I'm most familiar with, but I always love North American wall sockets for their "expression" (looking like a shocked/surprised face) 😲
#14
Which Countries Have Capybaras
#15
Female Political Leaders By Country
Following hot on Dias’ heels was Christopher Columbus. He was an Italian explorer. He’s often credited with “discovering” the New World. But those already living there at the time might beg to differ. Columbus was on a mission to find a direct route from Europe to Asia. He made four transatlantic trips in 1492, 1493, 1498 and 1502.
#16
Countries With The Most Expensive Healthcare
Socks Thecate 1 year ago
One thing I didn't realize until I heard a Kamala Harris stump speech was that the Biden admin finally gave Medicare the ability to negotiate d**g prices. However, that's one domino down in a line of money grubbing healthcare issues.
#17
Breads Of The World
Nitka Tsar 1 year ago
I‘m offended Germany isn‘t even on there! Our bread is part of the UNESCO world heritage. We have like 5000 variaties or so. Also, why isn‘t that white fluffy stuff on there for the US? Don‘t you count that as bread either?
Daya Meyer 1 year ago
Calm down, we would just need a much bigger poster for our bread, rolls and pretzels. Yes, we are a little obsessed about our baked goods but that is okay!
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Apatheist Account2 1 year ago
I had someone come to the door to try to convince me that brown bread would be my saviour. I realised that they were just Hovis witnesses.
Say No to Downvoting 1 year ago
Re Australian Damper: you have a picture of Anglo style damper (made from wheat flour, introduced by European colonials) BUT indigenous Australians have made damper from native seeds/roots/legumes/nuts for thousands of years. Wattleseed, lomandra and spinifex are examples of some of the plants used.
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 1 year ago
No love for Wonderbread? That's definitely an American thing than can't be ignored.
PrettyJoyBird 1 year ago
Plus Japans even better version fresh warm sells out in hours!
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Huddo's sister 1 year ago
My parents and I were walking through a town yesterday that is very multicultural. My mum loves Afghani bread so much, she had to tell random people who walked past carrying it that she loved it. Then she was driving out of the town, supposed to be following directions but got distracted by the bread shops we passed!
Eternal Progress 1 year ago
Love how everyone has traditional names, and then you get "montreal-style bagle"
Heather Talma 1 year ago
According to my friend in Sydney, damper is cooked on a stick over a campfire
Very Bi Tortoise (He/Him) 1 year ago
Pāo de queijo is SO GOOD. My family makes it all the time. It translates to "cheese bread" and it is hot and crunchy and the cheese is stretchy and it is all delicious.
unfilteredCigarette73 1 year ago
Mexico has alot more varieties of delicious bread than just tortillas..
T'Mar of Vulcan 1 year ago
Naan is so delicious! Zivas (which I think are from Yemen) are also fantastic!
Mason Kronol 1 year ago
My husband and I are in our 50s and laughing like high school boys.
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Frances Pitchoune 1 year ago
For North America: don't forget bannock, a typical native bread. It's very good!
Vishal Naidu 1 year ago
Naan?? India??? The most common bread in India is called ROTI/PARATHA, Naan is an (idea) import from Iran.
EmAdoresHerKats🇮🇪🇩🇿🇵🇸 1 year ago
I just love bread. I'm biased but my country and Algeria have wonderful bread. Its just so gorgeous. I'm starving now!
Carlito's Way 1 year ago
Traditional tortillas are made from corn unless the article is referring to flour tortillas. Nonetheless, the actual bread in Mexico is called Bolillo and in El Salvador is called Pan Frances.
Serena Myers 1 year ago
No soda bread? Some folks are missing out! Toasted, with butter, and a cup of tea. Sorry, Cha.
Zaineb Bookwala 1 year ago
So this is like what's most popular from the country? Cause naan is not everyday bread. It's more of a restaurant/special occasion bread. Everyday at home, most Indians will have roti/chapatti/paratha.
PrettyJoyBird 1 year ago
Mmmyummy. I need a very large table with all of these, asap please & much thanks.
HI, I'M A SHOUTY MAN 1 year ago
Damper getting the lowest ranking?? Nah you just haven't made it right, or you haven't had it with some butter and golden syrup. Oh it's beautiful. No it's not the best bread ever, but it is good, especially if you make it from scratch.
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
I love damper, but I would still rate many of these above it, because damper is so heavy. I don't think these are rankings though. The best damper I had was wattle seed damper with honey.
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Share Of World Forests By Country
Karen Mercury 1 year ago
I can't believe the Democratic Republic of Congo has only half the forest of the US. I hitchhiked for days and weeks and saw nothing but forest in there.
Portuguese Ferdinand Magellan and his crew were the first to circumnavigate the globe. It took the crew three years to get back home. But it was so dangerous that only one ship returned. As History.com notes, “only 18 of the fleet’s original crew of 270 returned with the ship. Magellan himself was killed in battle on the voyage, but his ambitious expedition proved that the globe could be circled by sea and that the world was much larger than had previously been imagined.”
#19
What Sound Do Frogs Make In Your Language?
#20
North American Cryptids
#21
Highest Ocean Plastic Waste Polluters
Nowadays, we don’t need to take three years to make our way around the planet. Charles Lindbergh opened up a whole new world of possibilities when he flew solo across the Atlantic. He left New York on May 20 1927. And arrived in Paris 33,5 hours later. He had traveled more than 3,600miles. By the 1950s, commercial flights were taking passengers around the world.
#22
Happiest Countries In Europe
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 year ago
Certainly cannot blame Ukrainians for being unhappy between 2021-2023!
#23
Most Popular Sandwiches In The World
#24
A Cool Guide Of Highest Temperatures Ever Recorded
Nitka Tsar 1 year ago
How old is this map? I think Germany reached temperatures over 40 in recent years
These explorers were just some of the people who paved the way for us to know about and enjoy the differences between countries around the world. Today, we can book a round the world trip using just our mobile devices. It's convenient, generally safe and a lot faster than it was back in the day. What countries have you already been to? What countries do you still want to go to? Let us know in the comments.
#25
The Usual Time Of Eating Dinner In Europe
#26
Do Cats Have 9 Or 7 Lives According To Folklore In Each Language Of Each Region
#27
The Most Popular Browsers In Different Countries In 2012 And 2022
#28
What Pedestrians Look Like Across Europe
#29
What Gasoline Is Called Around The World
#30
Places Named Victoria
#31
Places Where It’s Hardest To Afford A Home
#32
Which Countries Drive On The Left Or Right?
#33
Blonde Map Of Europe
#34
The World’s Most Popular Religions
#35
Yogurts Of The World
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
I love what we call 'natural' yoghurt in Australia. It is closer to the consistency of Greek yoghurt (which we also eat a lot of here) but doesn't have as much fat. Australian yoghurt is nice, but very sweet. I am pleased that there is at least one brand that does lactose free and Greek yoghurts here too.
#36
McDonald's Restaurants In Europe
#37
A Cool Guide Of Happiness Level By Country In 2024
Brittania Kelli 1 year ago
It's even more interesting to compare this map to the countries with the highest use of antidepressants per capita. Scandinavian countries rank high there, too.
#38
Butter Or Olive Oil? Based On Actual Per Capita Consumption
#39
Some Really Low Temperatures
Alexandra Nara 1 year ago
Fascinating how our bodies/ civilisation adapted to survive -50 to +50°C but I have difficulties if the temperature suddenly changes 10°C
#40
A Periodic Table Of Which Country Produces The Most Of Each Element
#41
Male To Female Ratio
#42
Tobacco Use Around The World
Cloakred_Is_Bored 1 year ago
UK Canada and Australia having a little party with Brazil over there
#43
Share Of Young People In Europe, Aged 25-34, Who Are Still Living With Their Parents
#44
Legal Drinking Age In Europe
Donkeywheel 1 year ago (edited)
Not true, surely made by an American as they are so obsessed with drinking age. These are mainly the legal ages to BUY alcohol by yourself, not to drink it. You can legally drink alcohol younger, even in public, as long as it was bought by an adult. Parents sharing wine with their teenagers at a restaurant is very very common and completely legal.
#45
The Most Futuristic Countries In The World
Kim Karlotta 1 year ago
Don't expect to experience a futuristic country when visiting germany though. So much stuff has to be printed on paper or paid cash. I think those numbers are mostly because of replacing factory workers?
#46
How Much Time Until You Make One Million Dollars
#47
The Most Used Apps In Order To Communicate With Each Other In Europe
#48
Grading Systems Used In European Countries
#49
Europe's Most Famous Composers
Toothless Feline 1 year ago
Captions would be nice. Some of these are impossible to make out visually—and that’s assuming one can recognize the composers by face.
#50
Average Male Height In Centimeters In Europe 2022
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Lyuben Petkov 1 year ago
Bored Panda used to be like this, years ago before being so North Americanised by articles like "a woman misgendered a mice - started a political crisis"
JustAnotherCommenter(she/they) 1 year ago
I loved it, I felt left out of most maps being European though lol
Cheresse Quivers 1 year ago
And, some ppl seem to talk to much but aren't saying s**t. That's another problem
Cheresse Quivers 1 year ago
Photo recognition and personality changes aka switch can explain it all somehow. Not sure how or why though. It is NOT OKAY!!
Cheresse Quivers 1 year ago
And what year exactly are we "going back" to with this "diet" bs!? Is this real!? The one I'm talking about specifically is 2017. To be exact. Monk...
Pieter LeGrande 1 year ago
Interesting how Russia is sometimes included other times not. No wonder Putin is pissed off.
Lyuben Petkov 1 year ago
Bored Panda used to be like this, years ago before being so North Americanised by articles like "a woman misgendered a mice - started a political crisis"
JustAnotherCommenter(she/they) 1 year ago
I loved it, I felt left out of most maps being European though lol
Cheresse Quivers 1 year ago
And, some ppl seem to talk to much but aren't saying s**t. That's another problem
Cheresse Quivers 1 year ago
Photo recognition and personality changes aka switch can explain it all somehow. Not sure how or why though. It is NOT OKAY!!
Cheresse Quivers 1 year ago
And what year exactly are we "going back" to with this "diet" bs!? Is this real!? The one I'm talking about specifically is 2017. To be exact. Monk...
Pieter LeGrande 1 year ago
Interesting how Russia is sometimes included other times not. No wonder Putin is pissed off.
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