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40 “Amazing Maps” That May Give You A Unique Perspective On The World (New Pics)
Interview With Expert
If you were born in the last 30 years, there’s a good chance you’ve never actually had to rely on a paper map. You might have seen them at amusement parks or folded up in the glove compartment of your dad’s car. But you probably weren’t using them to navigate from the passenger seat while on a road trip with your best friend.
Despite the fact that the majority of the world now uses apps to provide us with directions, there will always be a place for maps. And if you disagree, I hope that the Amazing Maps Instagram page will help change your mind. This account has amassed nearly 75K followers for sharing fascinating maps of the world, along with fun facts and interesting statistics. Below, you’ll find some of their most intriguing posts, so be sure to upvote all of your favorites. And keep reading to find conversations with map experts Ivos Gajdorus from Mapotic and Minas, Creator of MapChart!
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#1
Regional Giraffe Patterns
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#2
Passenger Trains In The United States vs. Europe
Wang Zhuang 7 months ago
I don't think the US will ever have a truly great national rail system. Amtrak will be as good as it gets
#3
How A Coastline 100 Million Years Ago Influences Modern Election Results In Alabama
To learn more about maps from an expert, we got in touch with Ivos Gajdorus from Mapotic. Mapotic is a startup driving geospatial innovation since 2018. Originally launched as an interactive map builder for creators and communities, it has evolved into a platform delivering custom B2B mapping solutions.
By fusing satellite, IoT, location, and metadata from various sources, Mapotic creates powerful, user-friendly web and mobile applications. And today, it serves sectors including wildlife tracking, travel and tourism, logistics, and civic projects.
#4
In 1992, Around 29,000 Rubber Ducks Fell Off A Cargo Ship In The Pacific Ocean. This Is Where They Made Landfall
#5
Kiribati Is The Only Country In The World That Is In All Four Hemispheres
arthbach 7 months ago
From the most northerly point of these island to the most southerly is 2,000km, and easterly to westerly is over 4,500km. That roughly the same distance as Vancouver, Canada to Tijuana, Mexico, and San Francisco, California to Augusta, Maine (USA). Kiribati is a tiny island nation that covers a huge area.
#6
Virgin Forest Cover 1620 vs. Today
First, we wanted to hear why Ivos believes maps are so important. “The question of ‘where’ is deeply embedded in most human activities,” he shared. “Maps are a powerful form of visual interpretation that help us make sense of locations — especially those we are not familiar with. They turn complex spatial information into something understandable and usable.”
We also asked the expert if he happens to have a favorite map. “One of the most impactful maps powered by the Mapotic platform is the Ocearch Shark Tracker, which helps the global community better understand changes in our oceans by tracking the movement and behavior of sharks. They reveal patterns and shifts we would otherwise miss.”
#7
Each Section Has 10% Of The World's Population
#8
The Spilhaus Projection. In 1942, Athelstan Spilhaus Produced A World Map With A Unique Perspective, Presenting The World's Oceans As One Body Of Water
#9
Cycle Paths Of Europe
If you’re interested in making your own maps, Ivos shared some advice. “Before creating a map, think carefully about the information structure,” he shared. “Maps are just one way to interpret data, and thoughtful categorization and classification are key for building complex maps that are easy to navigate and understand.”
#10
A Map Of Geography Terms. Any You Didn't Know?
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 7 months ago
I had a textbook with this exact same illustration in teh 1980s.
#11
Railways In China, 2008 vs. 2020
#12
Xinjiang, China. The Farthest Place On Earth From Any Ocean
Finally, Ivos shared a fun fact about ancient maps. “According to many sources, the oldest known map dates back around 25,000 years. It was carved into a mammoth tusk and discovered in Pavlov, Czech Republic — proof that even prehistoric people didn’t like getting lost.”
You can learn even more about the topic right here!
#13
A Map Comparing Actual Distances To Their Representation On The Mercator Projection
#14
Obesity In North America (2021)
#15
Comparing The Urban Areas Of European Capitals
We were also lucky enough to get in touch with Minas, the creator of MapChart, to hear his thoughts on this topic. "Maps help us make sense of the world. They turn complex data into something visual and understandable," he explained. "Whether it’s for education, planning, or just curiosity, maps help people connect with information in a more meaningful way."
#16
Historical And Current Grizzly Bear Range In North America
#17
Countries Where Cheek Kissing Is A Common Greeting
Eternal Progress 7 months ago
Alright you win the internet today. Everyone else, exit this way.
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The Big Bad 7 months ago
After corona the Netherlands is finally letting this go a little, thank God...we had three! I much rather wave or hug
setsuriseikou 7 months ago
I'm Russian, and no, it't not as common here as the map shows. Hugging, yes. Kissing, not so much.
nm 7 months ago
During the Soviet Era kissing mouth to mouth was common between the communist leaders. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialist_fraternal_kiss
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#18
Homicide Rates In Different Regions Of The World
We were also curious about Minas' favorite map. "One map that always stands out to me is the 'World divided into 4 regions with the same population'. It’s such a simple idea, but incredibly eye-opening. It challenges your assumptions about population distribution and gives a powerful visual of how unevenly people are spread across the planet."
#19
Map Of The 1910 Tour De France Route
#20
The Red And Orange Areas Have Equal Population
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 7 months ago
This is why PEOPLE VOTE and not land. Everytime I see a nationwide election map I want to scream. The entire state of Wyoming has less people in it than the metro area I live in that is barely 50 miles wide. But those country bumpkins get two Senators and we don't even get one.
#21
A Map Of Europe’s Most Common Surnames
And if you're interested in trying your hand at map making, Minas recommends starting simple and focusing on clarity. "You don’t need to be a designer or a GIS expert to make a compelling map," he shared. "Tools like MapChart let you get started right away, even with no experience. The most important thing is to have a clear purpose or story you want your map to tell."
Finally, the expert added that he's always impressed by the creativity people show when making maps. "From fictional worlds to data-driven insights, the possibilities are endless."
#22
The First World Map By Anaximander Of Miletus (610bc-546bc), Greek Philosopher
#23
Map Of Languages Spoken In China
Rachel Pelz 7 months ago
Year would be helpful. I'm afraid Uygur and Tibetan (e.g.) are much on the decline. In the case of Uygur, the threat of being arrested and brought to a labor camp makes the language unattractive. Suppression works, unfortunately.
#24
Highway 1 In Australia. The Longest National Highway In The World At Around 14,500km
Wang Zhuang 7 months ago
What an epic journey that would be. Have any Aussie BPs ever tried it?
We hope you’re enjoying this list of fascinating maps, pandas! Keep upvoting all of your favorites, and let us know in the comments down below what the most interesting map you’ve ever seen was. Then, if you’d like to check out even more maps that will teach you something new about our world, we’ve got the perfect Bored Panda list for you to read next right here!
#25
Dividing British Columbia Into Three Regions With Equal Population
#26
Location Of Every City Founded By The Roman Empire, Outside Of Italy
#27
North America 92 Million Years Ago
Dragons Exist 7 months ago
There are a bunch of places in Colorado (completely underwater on the map) that have fish and dino fossils, from when it was underwater and when it was flat after the water had receded but before the mountains had formed
#28
A Portuguese Propaganda Poster Showing The Size Of Portuguese Colonial Possessions Compared To Europe
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 7 months ago
Empty land with no people is meaningless. Also F-U-C-K colonialism.
#29
Melbourne Is Closer To Antarctica Than It Is To Darwin
PeepPeep the duck 7 months ago
I did that from Dubbo and it took a while 😂 6-7 days driving. But I pulled over a lot as I had a duck with me who needed swims and walks
#30
The Roundest Countries
#31
The 25 Largest Lakes In The World, Side By Side
#32
United States Gdp, Split In Half
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 7 months ago (edited)
Oh this is a good one. Also a d**n good reason people need to get their head out their asses and realize that urban cities pay for country roads. Also powerlines, and modern plumbing and sewage management. The big cities MAGA rails against are paying so you don't have to sh!t in an outhouse while reading a Victoria Secret catalogue by candlelight.
#33
The Distance From Perth To Sydney Is Greater Than The Distance From Paris To Moscow
#34
A Euler Diagram-Map Of The British Isles
Kenneth Barns 7 months ago
Any Irish I've spoken to have thrown things at me whenever I've called Ireland "part of the British Isles".
#35
A Map Of The World Constructed From Time Zones
#36
There's More Water In Loch Ness Than In All Of England And Wales' Lakes, Rivers, And Reservoirs Combined
#37
Greater Tokyo vs. Greater London
#38
Los Angeles County Has A Greater Population Than 42 U.S. States And Territories
Onan Hag All 7 months ago
I went to L~A once, never going back. It's my idea of hell on earth.
#39
What The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Looks Like Layered Over The USA
WindySwede 7 months ago (edited)
100 kg of plastic per square km is 0.1 grams per square meter. So much be really difficult to pick things up here! Like the 'Ocean cleanup project' started with. But seen them starting to collect at the largest plastic-polluted rivers also. edit: here is a good video of how it looks, not as one would think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA0Hk4FOchs&t=222
#40
Route E45. The Longest North–south European Route At 5,190km
#41
Translations Of The Idiom 'It's Greek To Me' In Different Languages
#42
Mapping Australia By The Nearest City With A Population Of 100,000 Or More
#43
The Highest Grossing Singer/Musical Artist/Band From Each US State
#44
All Roads Lead To Rome
#45
How Circle With A Radius Of 5,000km, Centred On Paris, Looks According The The Mercator Projection
Rachel Pelz 7 months ago
Has anybody ever told Trump Mercator is not to scale when it comes to Greenland? Plus, big areas of Greenland aren't actually green...?
#46
The Roman Empire At Its Peak, Superimposed On Modern Borders
#47
Comparing UK Regions To U.S. States With Similar Population
#48
Forest Coverage By State
Mel in Georgia 7 months ago
Just visited North and South Dakota. The endless rolling plains are quite a breathtaking sight!
#49
Top Export Trading Partner For Each U.S. State
#50
How Old Are Americans When They Get Married?
#51
The Most Common Foreign Nationals In Each Japanese Prefecture
#52
China's Population Density
#53
Map Of Italy In 1796
#54
Popular/Best Selling Artists By English County Of Origin
#55
These Two Areas Of Africa Have Roughly Equal Populations
#56
The Largest White Ancestry In Every US County
Rachel Pelz 7 months ago (edited)
Always so irritating to me to people deny refugees access to EU because they "just want to have a better life (for their kids)". Like, when Europe was poor millions emigrated to the US.
#57
Major North American Cities Replaced By Cities Across The Atlantic At The Same Latitude
#58
The Word For 'Italy' Across European Languages
Jrog 7 months ago
The etymology is wrong. it's unclear where the term "Italia" comes from. "Land of the calves" is just an ancient hypothesis, that comes from the legend of the original populations worshiping a god in the shape of a bull. This is proposed in Varro, a Roman writer from the I Century. The association came to be commonly accepted in the IV-V century, but the origin lacks any historical proof. Currently it is theorized that the name stemmed from the ancient greek "Aιθ-", meaning "fire" (that is also the origin of the name Etna, the volcan). The Greek colonists settled in Sicily and Campania in the VII century BCE, because those places had rich soil from volcanic activity. They named the place "Aιθαλία", meaning "Smoking land"
#60
Most Spoken Language In Each Neighborhood Of New York City
Neon_Pickles 7 months ago
A singular Russian area? Anyone know why? Was there a big emigration of Russians to this area?
#61
The Thirteen United States Of America On July 4th 1776
Rachel Pelz 7 months ago
So you can live in a founding state but on territory that is not original US territory (as of at the time of founding).
#62
The Growth Of The United States (1776 – 1853)
#63
Rivers In The Continental United States Drawn In Proportion To Flow Rate
#64
You Could Fit Poland In Texas And Still Have Room To Drive Around It
#65
How A Germanic Word For Soap Made Its Way To Aboriginal Australian Languages
#66
Churchill’s Plan To Divide Germany, Austria, And Hungary After World War II
Chewie Baron 7 months ago
Churchill also had the idea to have Bavaria as its own country as well.
#67
Maximum Size Of A Pdf, Version 7. 381km X 381km
#68
The Difference Between Constantinople, City Of Istanbul, And Istanbul
#69
Countries With Starbucks Coffee Shops
Agfox 7 months ago (edited)
Starbucks commenced operation in Australia in 2000 but 8 years later it closed 61 of its 87 stores after suffering accumulated losses of $105 million. It failed to recognise the unique nature of Australia's then existing coffee culture, which had been brought to Australia by Italian & Greek immigrants after WW2. By 2025, it had increased the number of outlets to around 80
#70
US Counties With More Inhabitants Than The State Of Wyoming
#71
Air Traffic Control Zones In The USA
#72
Every US State Shown As A Country With Similar GDP
David 7 months ago
This is completely inaccurate (aside from considering Puerto Rico, which is part of the US as a country). California economy is bigger than the UK, slightly bigger than India, and would be several places higher than the UK. PA is slightly bigger than number 19 Saudi Arabi, while South Africa is 60% smaller economy for example. Texas is the same size economy as Italy, and much bigger than Canada. In fact nearly all of these are not accurate. NY being equal to Canada is one of the few accurate (NY being slightly larger economy).
#73
Visualizing Europe If Sea Levels Fell By 1,000m
P1 No-Name 7 months ago
Well that's a worry, but then again, it would be good to drive from the UK to Iceland, I have always wanted to visit.
#74
Ireland And South Korea Are Very Similar In Shape
#75
Comparing North American Climatic Zones To Eurasian Regions
#76
Acquisitions Of American Territories By President
Tucker Cahooter 7 months ago
No wonder he wants to annex Canada. So he can brag about having acquired more territory than any other president
#77
Average Daily Long-Haul Truck Traffic On The National Highway System (2015)
Mel in Georgia 7 months ago
We live off of I-75 on the lower end of the bulge through Atlanta. Traffic, especially truck traffic is horrible.
#79
Map Showing Which Country Is Closest When You Are In The USA
#80
Mapping Virginia's Territorial Claims Over Time
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John Louis 7 months ago
This is brilliant! Bored Panda needs to do a whole lot more of these articles and a whole lot less of AITA.
XenoMurph 7 months ago
And people wonder why the US is the focus of so many weird articles. Please do non US content, thanks!
Anony Mouse 7 months ago
As an American, I say yes please. I would love to see and learn more about other countries and cultures. However it was nice that we didn’t get dunked on too much here, despite a few boring commenters who just have to be negative.
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Rich Black 6 months ago
make the posters include links/proof. a lot of this stuff is hilarously made up
John Louis 7 months ago
This is brilliant! Bored Panda needs to do a whole lot more of these articles and a whole lot less of AITA.
XenoMurph 7 months ago
And people wonder why the US is the focus of so many weird articles. Please do non US content, thanks!
Anony Mouse 7 months ago
As an American, I say yes please. I would love to see and learn more about other countries and cultures. However it was nice that we didn’t get dunked on too much here, despite a few boring commenters who just have to be negative.
Load More Replies... Rich Black 6 months ago
make the posters include links/proof. a lot of this stuff is hilarously made up
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