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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!

#1

Cat Earth Theory

Cat Earth Theory

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Madzdad the bard
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7 years ago Created 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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    #2

    Antarctica, The Confusing Continent

    Antarctica, The Confusing Continent

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    rhyan lumilay
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #3

    A Map Of Every European City

    A Map Of Every European City

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    #4

    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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    Reirei
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always loved this language, but this is madness :)

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    #6

    Antarctic-Centric World View

    Antarctic-Centric World View

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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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    Larry BobJoe
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    to be honest, we only got in because the french lost.

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    #8

    Bosnians: I Wanna Swim; Croatia: No

    Bosnians: I Wanna Swim; Croatia: No

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    Charlotte Dupre
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bosnian: please Croatia : OK you can swim a little bit

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    #9

    Potential EU Leaving Names

    Potential EU Leaving Names

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    #10

    Saudi Arabia Mapped Only By Its Rivers

    Saudi Arabia Mapped Only By Its Rivers

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    #11

    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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #13

    A Map Of The World But It’s Just The Time Zones

    A Map Of The World But It’s Just The Time Zones

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    #14

    Chart To Determine Risk Of Bear Attack

    Chart To Determine Risk Of Bear Attack

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    _Cheetah123
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    Troux
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Orange you glad I didn't say Japana?"

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    #16

    Restaurant Order Preferences In Africa

    Restaurant Order Preferences In Africa

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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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    Luis Milian
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    false! there should be way more fast food signs

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    #19

    The Russian Empire As Of 2017

    The Russian Empire As Of 2017

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    Emma Dingle
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least they haven't gotten Hawaii yet...

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    #20

    How Many Switzerlands Fits In Brazil

    How Many Switzerlands Fits In Brazil

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    Ana Fuentes
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet if they try they could fit one more???

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    #21

    Map Of All Of The Churches In Poland

    Map Of All Of The Churches In Poland

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    #22

    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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    Arjan Brand
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Netherlands: Vermeer. Why not Rembrandt or van Gogh?

    Mimis Nachbarin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because he's the one who painted Scarlett Johansson.

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    Mimis Nachbarin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who decides what "nation's most iconic artwork" is again?

    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The person who took the time to make this map

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    Carlos Reca de Sousa
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the blue sky one, from Luxembourg, painted by my 3 year old

    Louiiiise
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm from Switzerland and don't recognize the Swiss one. Country too small to see the Art properly =p

    Johann Savary
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm from Switzerland too, it's very probably the walking man, by Giacometti

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    Misterscooter
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I saw Belgium last week...in San Francisco.

    Baipeng Xing
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah no one ever gets what they deserve, do they.

    Catarina Castro
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Portugal: A Severa 🥰🥰🥰 Spain: Picasso's Guernica? Italy: The Mona Lisa or Gioconda. Dunno any others by name :)

    Pavel Mrštík
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't it embarrassing for Germany, that the most famous artwork's scene is actually located in the Czech republic?

    Johann Savary
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What are you talking about? The Wanderer above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David Friedrich is kept in Hamburg, which is not in Czech Republic...

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    Parameshwarran Mathiarasun
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Italy is Mona Lisa, Spain is Guernica, Germany is Wanderer on Sea of Fogs, Norway is The Scream

    Miriam Vr
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Spain we should get the Ecce Homo, not the most iconic and terribly sad Guernica by Picasso.

    Carlos Reca de Sousa
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like Luxembourg's blue sky, painted by my 3 year old

    BaDonut
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    fun fact: the one for germany is a minecraft painting

    Åke i Eskilstuna
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweden: From Carl Larsson home in Sundborn https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.cbxCMRkCwcYsDakqgRWCQQHaFL?pid=ImgDet&rs=1

    Åke i Eskilstuna
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweden Carl Lasson fron his home in Sundborn https://th.bing.com/th/id/OIP.cbxCMRkCwcYsDakqgRWCQQHaFL?pid=ImgDet&rs=1

    Callista pierce
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    girl with pearl earrings ad mona lisa only two i recognise

    Rogers Brewer
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quick everyone go to a museum in Italy!

    Hilary Gleason
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweden is “Breakfast Under the Big Birch” by Carl Larsson❣️

    Hilary Gleason
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    France is “Impression: Sunrise” by Claude Monet!

    Karolina Butkevičiūtė
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lithuania: Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis "Karalių pasaka"("The tale of kings') ♡

    bring on the internet warriors
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i see mona lisa, the scream, and maybe that picture with the guy w\the apple on his face, his name is like rembrandt or something that starts with an "m"

    Missy Finley
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I deserve a prize anyway...😜

    Karolína T.
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot recognize the most iconic Czech atwork. Probably did not seen it before... :-)

    Bored Fox
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am sure that the Finnish music video Nightwish - Amaranth is more popular around the world than the painting that the music video is referring to (Hugo Simberg - The Wounded Angel). :D

    R
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2017? Mapped Crimea wrong

    Kobitka-artworks Tumblr
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    (poland) I thought that Matejko's The battle of Grunwald is the most iconic :|

    Anna Jungmannová
    Community Member
    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder what painting is in Vatican...

    Unaffected
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.indy100.com/article/map-europe-artworks-famous-pieces-reddit-mona-lisa-girl-pearl-earring-interesting-7681846

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    Robert Coman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you, @Buba Mara, for the Romanian Grigorescu's paint name. That's correct!

    LazyPanda
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mona Lisa...do I get anything for participation?

    Marchen Jans
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The little Mermaid in Denmark? What about an interiør by Hammershøi, or the Ladies at the beach by Ancher??

    Inna Sparrow
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alphonse Mucha was a Czech painter, not an Austrian

    Sanne H.
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Regarding French artwork, I think that the statue of libery and the eiffel tower are more famous around the globe.

    r3dd3v1lL
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    7 years ago

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    I feel sorry for Spain...

    Bridgette Helms
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    I thought the Mona Lisa was in Paris?

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    The Mona Lisa is owned by France.

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    #23

    Map Of Earth If There Was No Land

    Map Of Earth If There Was No Land

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    #24

    Electricity Consumption In Europe In 1507

    Electricity Consumption In Europe In 1507

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    #25

    Fascinating: Countries Arranged By Geographical Location

    Fascinating: Countries Arranged By Geographical Location

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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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    Lizz Lor
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You mean to tell me I've been living in WI for 30 years without a pet kangaroo when I could have been living in WI for 30 years WITH a pet kangaroo?!!?

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    #27

    Map Of The Uk, According To Americans.

    Map Of The Uk, According To Americans.

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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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    Rory August
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    South America looks different than i remember.

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    #29

    Diagram Of Geopolitical Relationships In The Middle East

    Diagram Of Geopolitical Relationships In The Middle East

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    Sarah F
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #30

    Gif Of Swiss Expansion Over The Past 200 Years

    Gif Of Swiss Expansion Over The Past 200 Years

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    Nervous Chaos
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They seem to enjoy making fun of how tiny Switzerland is...

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    #32

    Which Country Is The Roundest?

    Which Country Is The Roundest?

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    #33

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

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

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    E FourOFour
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems like there would be a fair share of swimming involved as well

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    #34

    Garbage Can V Trash Can In The United States

    Garbage Can V Trash Can In The United States

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    engineer_nope.avi
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought this only happens between British and Americans

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    #35

    Population Per Capita

    Population Per Capita

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    LadyGrimm
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #37

    Countries With An Ak-47 On Their Flag

    Countries With An Ak-47 On Their Flag

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    Elton Muchaiabande
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    Mimis Nachbarin
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So she better avoids travelling to South Sudan...

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    #39

    Name Of Hamburger By Us County

    Name Of Hamburger By Us County

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    Troux
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Simpsons reference for those who don't get it.

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    #40

    If Great Britain Was Located Next To Japan

    If Great Britain Was Located Next To Japan

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    #41

    Us Governors By Eye Color

    Us Governors By Eye Color

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    #42

    Really Makes You Think

    Really Makes You Think

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    Marija Natkova Em Todorova
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    I'm Just Gonna Put This Here

    I'm Just Gonna Put This Here

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    Nervous Chaos
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that I'm up by Canada expect me to be leaving the country any day now!

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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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    Jilltdcatlady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also map of electricity use of Europe circa 16th century.

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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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    #47

    All The Words In Italy For Female Genitalia

    All The Words In Italy For Female Genitalia

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    #48

    Map Of Antarctica's Bays

    Map Of Antarctica's Bays

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    #49

    San Marino At Its Territorial Peak

    San Marino At Its Territorial Peak

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    Nadja Lambacher
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    #50

    Map Of France If It Was A Pizza

    Map Of France If It Was A Pizza

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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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    Charlotte Dupre
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it a joke or they really believe themselves

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    #52

    Popes/Mi²

    Popes/Mi²

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    Symbole Simple
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created 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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    Maps have always been fascinating, especially when they are paired with creative and humorous memes.

    This reminds one of the playful nature of online discussions, similar to the humorous names internet users brainstormed in response to Brexit. It’s amazing how humor becomes a universal language, whether through maps or clever wordplay.