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Maps, you have to love them! As a kid in the pre-internet age, I spent many an hour poring over my precious atlas, memorizing countries, their capital cities, rivers, mountain ranges, flags...Dreaming of visiting them all, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.

But not all types of maps are useful. Some, even the most detailed world maps with countries show.. nothing helpful in particular. However, as the page 'Terrible Maps' proves, you can still have fun with them! This tongue-in-cheek collection of cartography-based funny memes and jokes is sometimes absurd and other times surprisingly informative, but funny jokes with geography and world maps are always a good laugh! Scroll down below to check out the funny drawings and useless information for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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Cat Earth Theory

Cat Earth Theory

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Madzdad the bard
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

See, if flat-earthers were right, that cat would push Austrailia off the edge!

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Antarctica, The Confusing Continent

Antarctica, The Confusing Continent

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rhyan lumilay
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

do compass hay wired to different directions there since almost everywhere is North?

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For Those Of You Suffering From Election Fatigue. A Map Of Pubs In The Uk

For Those Of You Suffering From Election Fatigue. A Map Of Pubs In The Uk

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#5

35 Place Names In Iceland That Will Help You Understand What Dyslexia Feels Like

35 Place Names In Iceland That Will Help You Understand What Dyslexia Feels Like

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#7

Countries That Use The Metric System Vs Countries That Lose Wars To Vietnamese Farmers

Countries That Use The Metric System Vs Countries That Lose Wars To Vietnamese Farmers

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#8

Bosnians: I Wanna Swim; Croatia: No

Bosnians: I Wanna Swim; Croatia: No

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Saudi Arabia Mapped Only By Its Rivers

Saudi Arabia Mapped Only By Its Rivers

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Amazingly Comprehensive Map Of Every Country In The World That Uses The Mmddyyyy Format

Amazingly Comprehensive Map Of Every Country In The World That Uses The Mmddyyyy Format

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Darryl Kerrigan
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still remember years ago (in the UK), a few years after 9/11, when someone came in and said it was disgusting how everyone had forgotten about the attacks and we should have a minutes silence. It was 9th November... true story.

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#12

EU Referendum Results 2016 Vs. Mad Cow Disease Outbreak Areas 1992

EU Referendum Results 2016 Vs. Mad Cow Disease Outbreak Areas 1992

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Chart To Determine Risk Of Bear Attack

Chart To Determine Risk Of Bear Attack

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_Cheetah123
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

man don't you hate it when you're flying in space above earth, and then suddenly BEAR ATTACK, yeah that's just the worst

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#15

Orange Peel Map Of Japan

Orange Peel Map Of Japan

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#17

Here's A Map Showing Where All Our Followers Are From

Here's A Map Showing Where All Our Followers Are From

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#18

A Map Of Every American City

A Map Of Every American City

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CCL_2018
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lies! Boston's streets are no where near that uniform. Especially because most of them were made by cows.

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Frozengeckolover
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because drug dealers are on every street corner in America. They don't need a park, right?

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Bob Beltcher
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of those fast food locations near the highway needs to be an adult book store or strip club.

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Sage Jay
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I strongly identify with the lawyer signs every few minutes

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Jilltdcatlady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also missing token sign honoring a"local hero" or "great thing about history that happened here".

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LA Jos
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm trying to think of something to criticize, but really, this is on point.

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Hannah Bunker
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my town all of the streets are named after plants, and there's farms everywhere

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BusLady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this were Colorado Springs, there would be hundreds of 420 (Green Cross) stores.

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Aisha La Gatta Pelirroja
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And where is "Your hostel" sign? There was one at the Every European City Map.

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Sam rice
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There aren't enough churches... payday loans/title loans too lol

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Pru Freeder
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like it, but I don't see enough used car lots and fast "food" shops.

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Copir
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG THAT IS SO ACCURATE!!!! I agree It needs more fast food though

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J
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Convenience stores. Lots of convenience stores

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Deena Salzman
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe it's because I live in the Northeast, but most of the places I lived look more like the European one.

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bob
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's funny how the European version is full of overly pejoratively names areas and this one is kind of cute. Not fair! For example, where are the hobos? ... We probably should rename all the streets after them...

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Basil
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a big city. Need mid size-small town, very different. Where's the dump, trailer park, gun store, Wal-mart, mall, car lots, hokey "historic district", the projects. +2000% more gas stations and fast food places. That's the America I know best.

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Nikki “MetalSqueak” Stalvey
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not enough dollar stores! We’re a smaller town of just over 12K and have about 10 dollar stores that I can think of.

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Puppiesarepeopletoo
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope, in California it's Spanish names. Also has to many fast foods and is to small

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Frozengeckolover
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been to Winston-Salem. They have a lot more government and academic buildings crammed into the downtown area. Otherwise, it is pretty much the same as any other town in America.

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Jennifer Mckenna
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey the golf courses don't waste as much water as you would think. They paint the grass green! haha. :)

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Frozengeckolover
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True. I lived in Fairbanks. I don't think I ever saw a sky scraper, mega church, gated community, dollar store or golf course anywhere in Alaska. Also, there would be about 20 more bars and only one strip mall.

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Taryn Wallace
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how they put the strip clubs and truck stops on the outskirts

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Frozengeckolover
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But that's accurate, isn't it? I've never seen a strip club or truck stop in a downtown area. Well, once I saw a truck stop in the middle of a town. But, to be fair, there were only three buildings in that town - a motel, a truck stop and a bar.

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#19

The Russian Empire As Of 2017

The Russian Empire As Of 2017

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#20

How Many Switzerlands Fits In Brazil

How Many Switzerlands Fits In Brazil

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A Map Of Europe By Each Nation's Most Iconic Artwork. If You Can Name Them All You Deserve A Prize! (But Won't Get One).

A Map Of Europe By Each Nation's Most Iconic Artwork. If You Can Name Them All You Deserve A Prize! (But Won't Get One).

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#26

The Legality Of Owning A Kangaroo In The United States

The Legality Of Owning A Kangaroo In The United States

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#28

This Is Actually In A Textbook..(Glencoe Science: Biology, Chapter 5, Section 3.)

This Is Actually In A Textbook..(Glencoe Science: Biology, Chapter 5, Section 3.)

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Diagram Of Geopolitical Relationships In The Middle East

Diagram Of Geopolitical Relationships In The Middle East

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Institute of Internet Diagrams" :D I shall cite this for all graphs in my work from now on.

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Gif Of Swiss Expansion Over The Past 200 Years

Gif Of Swiss Expansion Over The Past 200 Years

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Handy Chart Showing How Far I Would Walk Just To..

Handy Chart Showing How Far I Would Walk Just To..

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Garbage Can V Trash Can In The United States

Garbage Can V Trash Can In The United States

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Population Per Capita

Population Per Capita

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once had a coworker ask me how many people in NYC there were per capita. I said one. And that, my friends, is how Keith learned what "per capita" means.

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#36

Is This Country Greenland?

Is This Country Greenland?

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Troux
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Greenland isn't a country. I think that's what this map is trying to show (it's owned by Denmark).

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Countries With An Ak-47 On Their Flag

Countries With An Ak-47 On Their Flag

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Elton Muchaiabande
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's Mozambique, my country. I never understood why an AK47 is necessary on our flag. The same to christianity carrying a cross as their symbol

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#38

Countries Where Queen Elizabeth II Can Be Charged With A Crime

Countries Where Queen Elizabeth II Can Be Charged With A Crime

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Name Of Hamburger By Us County

Name Of Hamburger By Us County

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Really Makes You Think

Really Makes You Think

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once upon a time, war broke out among Norwegian Vikings. One band launched the boats and fled. They discovered a green island and settled. Afraid that their enemies might pursue them, they sent word back to Norway that their island was actually an ice-land, but that another island — more distant, larger and indeed covered by ice — was inhabitable green-land. And so the green island became Iceland, and the icy island became Greenland.

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#43

Less Than 0.1% Of The World Population Lives In The Blue Area

Less Than 0.1% Of The World Population Lives In The Blue Area

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#44

I'm Just Gonna Put This Here

I'm Just Gonna Put This Here

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#45

Map Of Roman Air Bases In 2nd Century Ad

Map Of Roman Air Bases In 2nd Century Ad

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#46

What Happens When You Replace Every Official Or Co-Official French Speaking Country With A Picture Of Kim Kardashian Crying

What Happens When You Replace Every Official Or Co-Official French Speaking Country With A Picture Of Kim Kardashian Crying

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San Marino At Its Territorial Peak

San Marino At Its Territorial Peak

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a sports tournament only for the smallest countries, like the olympics for micro nations. San Marino, Liechtenstein and Andorra are in it.

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#51

If Gravity Is Real, Than Why Doesn't The Ocean Go To The South Hemisphere?

If Gravity Is Real, Than Why Doesn't The Ocean Go To The South Hemisphere?

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Popes/Mi²

Popes/Mi²

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It says 1 pope/square mile. And my guess is there must be a green dot where the Vatican is supposed to be.

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