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“Get A New Perspective On The World Every Day”: 35 Unusual Maps That Might Change How You See The World
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Maps are our passion. We like looking at them. We enjoy drawing them. But most of all, we love seeing a map that gives us a wholly new perspective on the world—something we can share with our friends and blow their minds as well. Or something we can refer to during a fancy dinner party to sound super up-to-date with what’s happening in the world.
The ‘I [Effing] Love Maps’ online project is one of the best niches on the internet for cartographers and map lovers—veteran and amateur—alike. They share maps that are unusual, unique, and (in some cases) a little bit out there. All for the sake of informing and entertaining us and keeping our spark of curiosity burning bright. We promise you, after this list, you won’t see Planet Earth the same ever again.
Put on your safari hats and check out some of their best maps below, dear Pandas. While you’re scrolling down, upvote your faves and share why you liked them. And if you’d like to continue the adventure, be sure to plot a course to Bored Panda’s previous feature about ‘I [Effing] Love Maps’ right over here.
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#1
The World’s Population At 8 Billion At Some Point In Late 2022
The eight billionth human being will enter the world, ushering in a new milestone for humanity. In just 48 years, the world population has doubled in size, jumping from four to eight billion. Of course, humans are not equally spread throughout the planet, and countries take all shapes and sizes. This visualizations aim to build context on how the eight billion people are distributed around the world
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#2
Which Energy Source Do European Countries Rely On The Most?
#3
This Map Shows US States By Reaction To Roe V. Wade Being Overturned By The U.S. Supreme Court (As Of June 28, 2022)
#4
Heatwaves And Fires Scorch Europe, Africa, And Asia In Summer 2022
#5
Suicide Rate In Europe - 2018
#6
What Sound Do Frogs Make In Your Language?
#7
This Map Displays The Grading Of Countries In Africa According To The World Hunger Index 2021
#8
How Important Is Religion For Europeans?
DennyS (denzoren) 3 years ago
So Denmark is on renewable resources and low on religion....you all looking for an extra citizen? I can be of help.
#9
How Much Sleep Are People In Europe Getting?
#10
Expressing Laughter Around The World: This Is How To Laugh Online In 26 Languages
#11
This Map Shows Gun Deaths In Europe In 2019
#12
This Map Shows The International Status Of Abortion Law In June 2022
the Return of Bruno 3 years ago (edited)
This chart is wildly inaccurate. A few examples: Abortion is generally legal in much of Mexico. Abortion is illegal under the German constitution, but exempt from criminal prosecution early in the pregnancy or with many social grounds later; this keeps the German abortion rate at a small percentage of that of nations like China, the U.S., etc. HELP ME! I've been cancelled because I expressed astonishment so much of Europe relies so heavily on oil for electricity. Please upvote me here: https://www.boredpanda.com/maps-keep-you-updated/?comment_id=12766073 (A net of 10 downvotes results in an account suspension.)
#13
This Map Shows The Annual Kilograms Of Municipal Solid Waste Generated Per Capita In Countries Around The World
#14
Countries That Have Us Military Bases
#15
Where Do Europeans Migrate To And How Many Of Them Live Abroad?
Oncinw 3 years ago (edited)
Interesting fact - I am Ukrainian (Southern East region) who migrated firstly to Poland, and than to Albania. Don't know how most of Ukrainians are migrating to Russia, if when I was in PL (before war times), more than 2mln Ukrainians were living there and around 400,000 Ukrainians were granted PL residence permit YEARLY. Just in my university percentage of Ukrainian students was over 30%. Through my life I knew only several people who migrated to Russia (all of them are my distant relatives), and dozens of those who migrated to Poland, some of them have even got the citizenship already. Considering the fact that I am from a region not far away from RUS border, it's curious.
#16
Last Monarch Of Every European Country
the Return of Bruno 3 years ago (edited)
So, we're all just pranking Charles? EDIT: HELP ME!!! I've been censored from BoredPanda because I expressed astonishment that much of Europe still relies heavily on oil! It's post #2 right now!
#17
What Percentage Of Europeans Actively Avoid The News?
#18
This #map Shows The Share Of Food Imports Per Country Affected By Export Restrictions Elsewhere (In Percent Of Calories)
Alexandria Z 3 years ago
Food and aid should not be an item involved in war. Sadly it's one of the first to be effected.
#19
Pigs Per Km2 In Europe
#20
This Map Shows The European Countries With The Fastest Download Speeds In 2022
Péter Rózsahegyi 3 years ago
I live in Budapest, Hungary, having 1000Mbps (1GBps). It could be upgraded to 2GBps but for what? Netflix in 4K needs 15MBps (0.015GBps). We have 1-2ms ping time to the service provider. Everything is lightning fast.
#21
Passports Of European Countries
#22
This Map Shows The Bases In Europe Where U.S.-Owned B61 Nuclear Gravity Bombs Are Stored
Headless Roach 3 years ago (edited)
Allegedly Russia has always kept nuclear weapons in Kaliningrad, too. Not US-owned, but still ready to party. All too many everywhere
#23
Percentage Of iPhone Users In Europe
너는너무예뻐요!!! 3 years ago (edited)
I want to see a map of the percentage of broken IPhone users 😄
#24
How Much Sleep Are People In Asia Getting?
#25
This Map Shows The Member States That Paid Their Contributions To The United Nation's Regular Budget For 2022
Nathaniel Garrett 3 years ago
The fact that Russia and China are both still part of the UN is an atrocity. Both countries commit constant human rights violations.
#26
How Many Years Do People In Asia Spend On Average In The Education System?
#27
Where Are The Most Popular Countries For People To Move To?
1. Canada – most popular relocation destination for 50 countries 2. Japan – most popular relocation destination for 31 countries 3. Spain – most popular relocation destination for 19 countries
#28
What Percentage Of Europeans Trust The News?
#29
This Map Shows The Top Restaurants In 2022, According To The William Reed Business Media Annual List
Donkeywheel 3 years ago
So none from France or Japan, the two countries with the most top of the line restaurants in the world (with Italy and Spain just behind). How serious is that… Any dumbass can make a ridiculous list but it shouldn’t be relayed.
#30
How Much Rice Do People In Europe Consume?
#31
How Much Do Asian Countries Spend On Their Military?
#32
This #map Shows The Net Annual Migration Per 1,000 Population (Average 2017-2021), By Country/Territory
Rachel Ainsworth 3 years ago
The time period makes it meaningless. Many counties had closed borders for covid for 2/4 years covered by the graph.
#33
How Much Gdp Output Does One Hour Of Work Produce On Average?
#34
Ice Cream Consumption In Eu
#35
What Percentage Of People In Asia Experiences Anger On An Average Day?
#36
This Map Shows Countries By Existence And Practice Of Death Penalty Laws (As Of April 4, 2022)
Lord Mysticlaw 3 years ago
I guess the US doesn't appreciate the irony of abortions being illegal while the death penalty is legal.
#37
This Map Shows The Countries With No Direct Access To An Open Sea (Enclaves)
#38
The World’s Billionaire Population, By Country The World’s Billionaires
only 3,311 individuals—represent almost $11.8 trillion in wealth. The global billionaire population continued to grow in 2021, increasing by 3%. Over the same period, billionaire wealth also increased by 18%. This map uses data from the Wealth-X Billionaire Census to visualize where the world’s billionaires live and breaks down their collective wealth.
#39
This Map Shows The Share Of Electricity Generated Through Hydropower Per Country
#40
What Really Makes People Happy?
While countless academic researchers have tried to get to the bottom of this, the truth is, it’s a complicated question to answer. Happiness levels depend on a number of factors, including one’s financial security, perceptions of social support, feelings of personal freedom, and much more. This map pulls data from the World Happiness Report to uncover the average happiness scores of 146 countries. It shows average scores from 2019 to 2021, and highlights which countries are the happiest—or unhappiest—and why
#41
How Good Is The Quality Of The Roads In European Countries?
#42
This Map Shows The Price Of One Gallon Of Gasoline, By Country/Territory (As Of March 28, 2022)
Rachel Ainsworth 3 years ago
So they're measuring prices in gallons because one country out of 192 uses this measurement?
#43
This Map Shows The Countries Experiencing Direct Military Intervention With Participation Of U.S. Troops Since The End Of The Cold War
Lord Mysticlaw 3 years ago
The US is like that nosy neighbour down the street who thinks they're the boss of everyone.
#44
This Map Shows Projected Annual Inflation By Country In 2022
#45
Scientists Show How Forests Measure Up A New Map Shows The Height Of Earth’s Forests, From Stubby Saplings To Timbers Towering More Than 50 Meters Tall, Across The Entire Land Surface
Phobrek Taz 3 years ago
Would love to see this side by side with a map of the same data for 50 or 100 years ago, etc.
#46
This Map Shows The Incarceration Rates Across Europe In 2021
#47
This Map Shows The Share Of Seats Held By Right-Wing Parties Across Europe In 2022
Gremlan jonnson 3 years ago
And out of the woodworks come all the little neonazis that are to chicken to admit what they are. Claiming the European far right is "moderate"
#48
Where Do Europeans Prefer To Go On Holiday And What Percentage Of The Population Went On A Holiday Abroad In 2019?
#49
Europe And Americas At The Same Latitude
Headless Roach 3 years ago
A once in a lifetime opportunity to live in Canada. Hell, I'll take it.
#50
Grizzly Bear Modern V Historic Range
#51
What’s The Preferred Alcoholic Drink Of South Americans?
TotallyNOTaFox 3 years ago (edited)
No surprise for Argentinia drinking mostly wine, they produce very good wines there
#52
A July Of Extremes In The United States, Pervasive And Persistent Heat Domes Put More Than 150 Million People Under Heat Warnings And Advisories In The Month Of July
Kriss Ambers 3 years ago
Yep. I live in Oklahoma and we had like 10 heat advisories (When the temp reaches 100 or above) in July
#53
In 2021, The US Brought In Approximately $2.83 Trillion Worth Of Goods From Its Various International Trading Partners
But what types of goods are most commonly imported throughout different parts of US? This graphic by OnDeck shows the top import in every U.S. state, using January 2022 data from the U.S.
#54
This Chart Shows The Share Of Average Monthly Wage Needed For 60 Litres / 18 Gallons Of Gasoline In Selected Countries
#55
Visualizing Which Countries Drink The Most Beer Humans Have Been Drinking Beer For Thousands Of Years
And since it’s still one of the most popular beverages worldwide, it seems we haven’t gotten sick of it yet. The latest available data shows that beer consumption exceeded 177 million kiloliters around the world in 2020. Beer consumption occurs all over the world, but the amount varies greatly depending on the location. So, which countries drink the most beer? This graphic by @visualcap uses data from Kirin Holdings to compare global beer consumption by country. Kirin is a Japanese company that has been tracking beer consumption around the world since 1975
Frank Ropen 3 years ago
Isn't total consumption a bad measurement? China has over 15 times more people than Germany but the consumption is only 5 times higher
#56
How Much Land Does The US Military Own In Each State?
Via Visual Capitalist The United States spends an unparalleled amount of money on its military—about $778 billion each year to be precise. Additionally, the U.S. military also owns, leases, or operates an impressive real estate portfolio with buildings valued at $749 billion and a land area of 26.9 million acres, of which around 98% is located within the United States. This visual, using data from the Department of Defense (DoD) reveals how much of each state the U.S. military owns, leases, or operates on. This map visualizes the share of a state comprised by military sites, which the Department of Defense defines as a specific geographic location that has individual land parcels or facilities assigned to it. The geographical location is leased to, owned by, or otherwise under the jurisdiction of the DoD.
Alain Terrieur 3 years ago
So no military bases in South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Michigan and West Virginia? ☮
#57
Wheat Is A Dietary Staple For Millions Of People Around The World
After rice and corn (maize), wheat is the third most-produced cereal worldwide, and the second-most-produced for human consumption. And considering wheat’s importance in the global food system, any impact on major producers such as droughts, wars, or other events, can impact the entire world. Which countries are the largest producers of wheat? This graphic by Kashish Rastogi visualizes the breakdown of 20 years of global wheat production by country
#58
Mapping The Spread Of Words Along Trade Routes In The Early History Of International Trade
When exotic goods traveled to new regions, their native names sometimes hitchhiked along with them. Naturally, the Germans have a term – Wanderwörter – for these extraordinary loanwords that journey around the globe, mutating subtly along the way. This map, produced by Haisam Hussein for Lapham’s Quarterly, charts the flow of Wanderwörter along global trade routes.
#59
This Map Shows How Public Broadcaster Services Are Financed Across Europe
#60
Almería’s Sea Of Greenhouses Clear Skies And Plastic Have Made It Possible For The Dry Province In Southeastern Spain To Become A Major Exporter Of Tomatoes And Other Produce
#61
Which Asian Countries Generate Most Electricity From Nuclear Power?
#63
How Many Tanks Are In Service In Each European Country
#64
This Map Shows The Countries With The Highest Projected GDP Growth In 2022 (As Of April 2022)
#65
GPS Tracked Movement Of Polar Bears In The Chukchi Sea
Phobrek Taz 3 years ago (edited)
So if people don't recognize these land masses, Chukchi Sea is the north sea between Russia and Alaska. The island in the lower middle with a lot of blue-green is St. Lawrence Island. The area between the two countries is the Bering Strait, leading to the southern Bering Sea.
#66
Impact Of Abnormal Heat On Vote Share For Green Parties, Via The Economist
OhnoI’vebeencensored 3 years ago
Bulgaria & Romania: More of that, please! I like to be able to cook eggs on the pavement.
#67
What Percentage Of Europeans Has Ordered Something Online?
Laura Mende (Human) 3 years ago
I didn't even knew Saxonia (the dark green part of Germany) had that big of an Internet culture. There live mostly old people I thought... Every day you learn something new!
#68
This Map Shows The Countries Where 5g Networks Were Launched, Where 5g Technology Has Been Deployed In Mobile Networks And Where Investments In 5g Technology Have Been Made (As Of June 2022)
#70
A Glint Of Southeast Asia Water Has Helped Define The Shape Of Life On The Indochinese Peninsula
#71
A Swirl Of Dust Over The Atlantic Pulses Of Dust From The Sahara Desert Reached The Caribbean And Parts Of The United States In July
#72
Malaria Was Common Across Half The World – Since Then It Has Been Eliminated In Many Regions
#74
Mapping The Migration Of The World’s Millionaires
Carrie Laughs 3 years ago
So, if the UK is losing them already - why are governments so worried about taxing the wealthy? I'm joking of course! It's obvious why. The government IS the wealthy.
#75
This Chart Displays The EU Countries With The Highest Gross Government Debt As Share Of GDP In 2021
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 3 years ago
Your screen isn't wide enough to show where the USA would fit on this chart. The last time we were below 100% was when Bill Clinton was president. It's only gotten worse since.
#77
These Global Cities Show The Highest Real Estate Bubble Risk, Via Visual Capitalist
Housing bubbles are a tricky phenomenon. As a market gathers steam and prices increase, it remains a matter of debate whether that market is overvalued and flooded with speculation, or it’s simply experiencing robust demand.
Of course, once a bubble bursts, it’s all obvious in hindsight.
One common red flag is when prices decouple from local incomes and rents. As well, imbalances in the real economy, such as excessive construction activity and lending can signal a bubble in the making.
Based on data from the Real Estate Bubble Index by UBS, examines 25 global cities, scoring them based on their bubble risk.
#78
This Map Shows Rate Of Violent Crime Per 100,000 Population In 2021, By State
#79
This Map Shows Countries By Sales Restrictions On Hormonal Contraception Pills
#80
This Map Shows The Number Of Facilities Able To Manufacture Mrna Vaccines Outside Of The Eu/USA/Can
Human #1,232,867 3 years ago
A bit useless. China have facilities but don't want foreign tech and still rely on they uneficient vaccine formula. So, youmay have production capacity, but political choice are more important. Let's do a map of coutries that want this pandemic to stop instead.
#81
This Map Shows Central Bank Digital Currencies Launched, Under Development Or Considered Around The World (As Of July 2022)
#82
European Lng Terminals, 2022
#83
This Map Shows Traditions Around The World Where Children Go Door To Door For Treats (Trick-Or-Treating)
Cecilie Hammershøy 3 years ago
Danish person here and I've never heard of Rummelpot. We go on Fastelavn in the spring.
#84
2022 French Legislative Elections, First Round Results
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 3 years ago
It must be nice to live in a country that has more than two parties... SIGH...
#85
Elections And The Borders Of Austria-Hungary
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Kenny Kulbiski 3 years ago
As a color blind person I found some of these kinda hard to figure out.I'm looking for an offended color blind peoples group to boycott color coded maps.
Me 3 years ago
Most computers and mobile devices have settings to adjust for red-green and blue-yellow color blindness. I'm an app developer. Apple has been educating and pushing developers to use their growing list of accessibility features. So more software should be accommodating a variety of visual and auditory needs.
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Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
I'd like to point out something about these color-coded maps/graphics: "Green = good" and "red = bad" will instill a bias against those things coded in that way (or light blue vs dark blue in case of European religiosity). So that you do not see any other map without thinking of this. This is how political divides grow wider and prejudices grow. It's the psychology of statistics (AKA lies or damned lies or at least very misleading).
Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
Also note that certain colors have triggers, both culturally and inherently. Ergo, red in the West is "dangerous", but green is "soothing"; blue is "weak"; and so forth. Lots of studies on how people react to color, and if you apply it to these graphics, you start re-thinking your own reactions. Fun thought experiment for you on Monday morning :-)
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Kenny Kulbiski 3 years ago
As a color blind person I found some of these kinda hard to figure out.I'm looking for an offended color blind peoples group to boycott color coded maps.
Me 3 years ago
Most computers and mobile devices have settings to adjust for red-green and blue-yellow color blindness. I'm an app developer. Apple has been educating and pushing developers to use their growing list of accessibility features. So more software should be accommodating a variety of visual and auditory needs.
Load More Replies... Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
I'd like to point out something about these color-coded maps/graphics: "Green = good" and "red = bad" will instill a bias against those things coded in that way (or light blue vs dark blue in case of European religiosity). So that you do not see any other map without thinking of this. This is how political divides grow wider and prejudices grow. It's the psychology of statistics (AKA lies or damned lies or at least very misleading).
Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
Also note that certain colors have triggers, both culturally and inherently. Ergo, red in the West is "dangerous", but green is "soothing"; blue is "weak"; and so forth. Lots of studies on how people react to color, and if you apply it to these graphics, you start re-thinking your own reactions. Fun thought experiment for you on Monday morning :-)
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