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Article created by: Gabija Palšytė

You’d be surprised how many map enthusiasts there are, if you’re not already one of them. And to those who think that cartography is a legacy from an ancient world, let me tell you, it’s exactly the opposite.

Think of it as a mode of information telling, quite like story-telling, but with its own subtle rules and features. Today, maps can tell us all kinds of miscellaneous things you had no clue existed and the “Lover Of Geography” Instagram page is a perfect online source for that. Followed by 58.3k followers, the page is dedicated to sharing “high quality posts about interesting topics.” They also promise “you won't get bored here,” and they deliver.

Below we collected some of the most entertaining entries from the page, so scroll down and upvote your favorites as you go. After you’re done, make sure to check out our previous posts with unusual maps that may change how you see the world here, here and here.

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This Post Shows What Traditional Houses Look Like In Different Countries

Traditional houses from different countries: German, Dutch, Turkish, Greek, Swedish, Icelandic, Mongolian, Japanese, showcasing unique architecture.

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    This Post Shows Some Cities From Different Countries From Above

    Unusual maps showing aerial views of cities like Rome, Paris, NYC, and Amsterdam shared on Instagram.

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    Hector Dinamarca
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    10 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The picture of Argentina don't correspond to Mar del Plata. The city in the picture is named "La Plata".... "Mar del Plata" exists, but don´t look like here

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    This Post Shows The Legal Status Of Homosexuality Around The World In 2022

    Map of homosexuality legality in 2022, with varying laws worldwide.

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    #4

    This Post Shows Which One Was Searched More In 2021 In Each Country

    World map comparing Google searches for Jesus, Muhammad, and Kanye West, highlighting different regions in blue, green, and red.

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    This Post Shows Which Country Europeans Think Has On Average The Most Attractive Citizens. Based On Polls On 1000 People Per Country

    Map showing Europe's opinion on most attractive people, prominently featuring Italy and Spain.

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    #6

    This Post Shows When Women Were Allowed To Vote In Europe

    Map showing years women gained voting rights in Europe; unusual maps highlight social change.

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    #7

    This Post Shows What The French Language Sounds Like According To Europeans Based On A Pollhow Is The Test Done

    Map showing European opinions on how the French language sounds: romantic, elegant, funny, annoying, and hard.

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    #8

    This Post Shows Where Americans Pressed

    Unusual map showing 250 Americans attempting to find Ukraine in 10 seconds on a Europe map.

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    #9

    This Post Shows Some Controversial Statistic In Europe And It's Surrounding Areas

    Map showing European comfort levels with interracial marriage, using varied colors to represent percentage categories.

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    This Post Shows The Conflict Between Ukraine And Russia Which We Of Course All Have Heard About Recently

    Map showing European support between Ukraine and Russia, highlighting countries' stances in blue and red.

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    This Post Shows The Countries That Are The Most Willing To Fight For Their Own Country In A War

    Unusual map showing the percentage of people in Europe willing to fight for their country, highlighting national pride variations.

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    This Post Shows The Average Age Women Get Married In Europe. Based On Data From 2019-2021

    Map showing average age women get married in Europe, highlighting diverse marriage trends across various countries.

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    This Post Shows The Countries With The Highest Quality Of Life In 2021

    Countries with the highest quality of life in 2021, featuring flags from selected nations.

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    This Post Shows Which Countries Europeans Joke The Most About. The Flag On The Country Shows The Country They Joke The Most About

    Map of Europe with flags, showing which countries Europeans joke about the most, from a unique Instagram account.

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    #15

    This Post Shows What Traditional Breakfasts Around The World Typically Are Sweet vs. Salty

    World map depicting breakfast preferences: sweet, salty, or a mix, via an Instagram account.

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    #16

    This Post Shows Which Specific Group Faces The Most Discrimination In Different Countries In Europe

    Map showing discrimination against specific groups in Europe, highlighting Arabs, Muslims, and gay people.

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    This Post Shows The Estimated Percentage Of The Population Of Countries That Are Identified As An Atheist Or Agnostic

    Map showing estimated 2021 atheism percentages in Europe, highlighting differences across countries.

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    #18

    This Post Shows At What Age Europeans Leave Their Nest On Average In 2021

    Map showing the average age Europeans leave parental homes, with numbers indicating ages across different countries.

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    This Post Shows The Air Quality Of Europe In From Statistics Based On 2010-2021

    Unusual maps showing Europe's air quality levels, highlighting regions from excellent to terrible.

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    This Post Shows How Much Snow Does It Take For Schools To Be Cancelled Estimated

    Map showing snow depth needed to cancel school in Europe, highlighting unusual geographical variations.

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    #21

    This Post Shows The Sport People Do The Most For Fun Or Basically Is One The Most Popular Sports To Do In That Country (Football/Soccer Not Included) Otherwise This Would Be A Boring

    Map of Europe showing popular sports, excluding football, with labels for each country, shared by LoverOfGeography on Instagram.

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    This Post Shows The Average Price In Euros Of The Monthly Rent Of A 1 Bedroom Apartment Located In The City Centre Of Each Capital City Of The Countries On This Map

    Map showing 2021 average rent prices in European capitals in euros. Unusual perspective shared on Instagram.

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    #23

    This Post Shows How People Around The World Prefer Their French Fries To Be Eaten

    Map showing preferred condiments for fries: ketchup, mayonnaise, or both, across different countries.

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    #24

    This Post Shows The Literal Meaning Of Country Names

    Unusual map showing literal meanings of country names: Spain as "Land of Many Rabbits," France as "Land of the Fierce," Italy as "Sons of the Bull."

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    This Post Shows The Coldest Temperatures In Celsius That Have Ever Been Measured. Note That The Russian Temperature Was Measured In Siberia Asia

    Map showing Europe's coldest temperatures ever recorded, highlighting unusual weather patterns across various countries.

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