40 Surprising Maps That Show A Completely Different Side To The World We Live In (New Pics)
Who doesn't love a good map? I'd even say we'd get lost without one. They enrich our understanding of the world in a simple, visual way.
Maps teach us not only about the size and shapes of countries but also show many more interesting things, like earthquake locations and wealth distribution. The local status of gay marriage or car reliance. Pretty much everything we have data on!
So let's revisit this subreddit for a new dose of cartography — it hits just as strong as the previous ones.
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Lithuania Has Made A Map Of Magnets In Which Each Magnet Can Only Be Found In A Specific Area, To Boost Tourism, Specifically Local Tourism. (Credit To Demilked)
Outline Of The World By Mapping All Lighthouses (Osm Data, Oc)
The creator of this online group, Patrick McGranaghan, described himself in a previous Bored Panda article on the subreddit as a "Denver-based techno-geek with a focus on all things geospatial and cartographic and a coding hobbyist with an emphasis on geospatial applications."
He is a land surveyor and a member of #maptime Denver, Rocky Mountain Map Society, NACIS, PLSC, Charles Close Society, and Open Street Map Foundation, just to name a few. He decided to share his passion with the world and start the project in May 2011 while living in Taiwan, and the rest is history.
Countries Where It Is Illegal To Spank/Smack Children (700x700)
What Year Is It Right Now?
A Population Density Map Of Illinois
Patrick revealed that while the community was pretty stable in the past, everything changed the morning when Russia invaded Ukraine.
"The subreddit usually has between 2,000 and 4,000 users at a given moment on a normal day. That number spiked to a peak of over 20,000 users looking for ... maps of the situation there," he told us.
Mediterranean Sea Fits Inside Australia - Should Be A Much Better Image Than Last One
Someone Here Posted A Map Of Earthquakes Since 1900(Top One) Now Watch It 1by1 To The Map Of Actual Tectonic Plates(Bottom One)
1920 Australian Map Of Sheep
Where Does The World's Population Of 8 Billion Live?
When it comes to the way people think about cartography, the founder of the subreddit believes it's currently going through a period of change.
"The previous generation was accustomed to paper maps that they used to navigate. This required skills in orientation and awareness that are no longer necessary with digital maps on mobile devices. Whilst there are lots of articles that eulogize the loss of these skills, I don't think it's necessarily all bad," he explained.
Here Is A 1988 Map Of Berlin (Produced In The Ddr)
Number Of Ukrainian Refugees Displaced In Europe In February 2023
I wish they would flood any and every public ... thing the putin-friends of our furthest right of the relevant parties, the AfD, are conducting, and teach them some common sense. Ok, they're rightwingers leaning well into radical (not all members are radical, but you can't remain a member without at least finding the publicly known radicalism to be acceptable), so we cannot expect them to be of the brightest kind... But I don't see how it requires much thought or thinkability to understand that invading other countries, unprovoked and against every contract, promise and rights, is wrong by any and every means.
The World In 250 Million Years
Estimated Migration Of Early Homo Sapiens Out Of Africa To The Rest Of The World, In Thousands Of Years Ago (Kya)
"The digital generation has a heightened awareness of how maps can visualize data," Patrick pointed out.
"The tools to make maps have been democratized. This has increased interest in finding new and clever ways to see spatial data."
Relief Map Of San Marino
All Shootings vs. Shootings With Officer Involved In Chicago (2014-2022)
Turkey, Bordering 7 Different Countries With 7 Different Alphabets
The Largest Towns In 1050 In Europe, North Africa And West Asia (Population Over 40 Thousand)
In another Bored Panda interview, Patrick said that moderating the subreddit has always been about finding the right balance.
"It is impossible to please everybody. If you are too laissez-faire you get a lot of low-effort and ugly submissions and the users complain. If you are too strict, then you risk alienating those who supply the content for the sub. I try to find a balance between these two extremes. Overall, I'm satisfied with the moderating and I don't foresee any changes in the immediate future," he said.
Public Transport Network Density
In case of Germany it's not a question of density but if there is any traffic on it... (hint: You need a car in this country to get around outside of cities)
The Best And The Worst For Lgbtq+ Travelers
Go Canada! I hope that soon being LGBT+ becomes normalised everywhere
How Big Brazil Actually Is!
Places That "Don't Exist" According To Internet Memes (Many Based On The Original "Bielefeld Conspiracy")
Fun fact: A few years ago, the city of Bielefeld promised €1 000 000 to the person who could prove beyond doubt that Bielefeld does not exist.
Genius idea. By paying, it would then prove its existence, and the person would have to give the money back.
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I was there recently for my daughter's gymnastics competition. There are a lot of roundabouts.
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I can assure you that Finland exists, otherwise my whole life is a lie 😂
Finland is actually open sea, used for secret illegal whaling by the japanese. What Finns think is Finland, is actually in Sweden. Or so the c-theory goes :D
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I like how the whole continent of Australia is held to be fictional, but New Zealand? oh, yeah, that's definitely a real place, no-one would kid about NZ.
Nope, nobody would joke about a place where small coconut shaped birds with giant skinny beaks exist.
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According to the SCP wiki, Massachusetts isn't real, and is just an unpopulated wasteland that has been unpopulated since the beginning of time. https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com/scp-4006
Yesterday at my sister's house, I spotted a shot glass in her kitchen that was twice the size of a standard shot glass and it immediately reminded me of being in Boston, the only place I've ever seen or consumed shots of that size. But now that I know the entire commonwealth of Massachusetts doesn't exist, I'm wondering what actually goes into those giant shots? Is this some kind of MK Ultra situation? Do I need a doctor?
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I love how all the place names are in quotes. It's like "So about this supposed "Australia", IF THAT IS IN FACT ITS REAL NAME..."
I know! It reads like the written form of allegedly but it's really only there to throw suspicion on these places. Allegedly Australia, allegedly Wyoming, allegedly Massachusetts...
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I live in Milton Keynes. Apparently we don't exist! Neither do the 130+ roundabouts.
damn, Finland doesn't exist, where the f**k is my wife from then?
I had a friend who said that Wyoming translates to "No state here"
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I was going to go with Barking and Dagenham due to the large infestation there. /s
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Can confirm, Wyoming doesn't exist. Don't even bother looking for it 🧐😅
Most people in the surrounding area wish Milton Keynes didn't exist.
According to at least one cashier and one manager at a Tesco I went to years ago, Belgium should be added to this.
Yes. But they do not have snakes and do not want any.
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Haha Nes Tsiona is on the map! But why didn't Petakh Tikvah make it? In my country, more people meam about Petakh Tikvah not being real than meam about Nes Tsiona not being real
I hope Australia exists, otherwise I don't know where I am right now and my whole life has been a conspiracy/lie.
Apparently, not only is Australia fictional, Koalas aren't real either. I wonder where I've been taking all my holidays?
Aotearoa/NZ doesn't exist either. That's why so many maps don't include it. *Jedi hand wave*
Good to know all my family in Wyoming are just figments of my imagination. I'm gonna miss them.
The problem with Rancagua is not that it doesn't exist. It's just not worth being seen.
Kiwi here. It’s weird that Australia is considered to be a hoax and yet New Zealand isn’t. We’re literally right next door. 🤷♀️
I love how Nes Tsiona made it on the map, but Petakh Tikvah didn't
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I've been to Wyoming, and can confirm that there is no "there" there.
I drove across Wyoming once and can say unequivocally that it does not exist
Probably wouldn't make a slicest of difference if it did or did not
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And I'm a bit miffed that Australia doesn't exist but our cousins across the ditch in NZ do!
They're better behaved than you (allegedly) and have fewer alleged murderous animals.
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Tasmania is where tasmanian tigers come from obviously. I've never heard of australian tigers though. Why? Because australia obviously is fake. I mean, giant mice that hop, people wearing hats with corks, come on. Silly. /jk
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There is something called The Zone of Death in Wyoming where it's theoretically possible to commit a crime and avoid prosecution because of the way the laws are written.
I think it's the three state corner isn't it?
Load More Replies... The version we also told growing up was that there was really only one Dakota. (And plenty of old-timey maps to prove it.) But honestly, I now know several people from one of the Dakotas despite being on the East coast, but never a Wyomingian. ngiangianyanung,. I got stuck there for a moment.
The popularity of this subreddit and, in turn, alternative maps, illustrates the way Chris Heffernan, a teacher of 20 years, approaches geography. Heffernan, who is a seventh-grade social science and math teacher at Jefferson Junior High School in Naperville, Illinois, said he no longer thinks about map quizzes when he thinks about geography class, but rather “human geography,” the study of culture, economy, and politics, which ends up affecting all of us.
The Size Of Australia vs. Other Countries
The U.S. Map Redrawn As 50 States With Equal Population
I like how California has now become 5 separate “states” XD It took me a while to realize this map has chunked out “areas” that match each other area’s population, which is why Cali is 5 tiny “states”… LOTS of population packed into relatively small areas in the state.
Russia’s New Border With Nato Now That Finland Is Finally In Nato!
They had it coming. All the silly accusations of "NaTo Is ThReAtEnInG tHe PoOr DeAr VlAdi11" become more and more real, the more they react to them as if they already had been real. Well ... the three baltic states, former soviet republics, now see that their decision to join NATO was the rightest idea they ever could even have had - what else is it that makes Ukraine different to them?
Fecal Bacteria Contamination In New York Waters, 1985 vs. 2020
"Geography matters more now than ever because students need to know human geography," Heffernan wrote. "They need to understand the relationships that exist between cultures. They need to see not just the differences in cultures, but the similarities."
"Students need to know that the kid sitting in a school in Afghanistan today probably doesn’t speak the same language, practice the same religion or live in a home that looks anything like a student in the United States, but they have a lot of things in common [too]."
"Geography matters now more than ever because of global crises that range from migration to climate change to pandemics," Heffernan continued. "Geography matters because we are all connected. Geography matters because this is our world."
Most Common Country Of Birth For Residents Of Foreign Origin, Excluding Mexico
Status Of Gay Marriage In Europe
The First World Map By Anaximander Of Miletus (610bc-546bc), Greece Mathematician And Geographist. Original Map Was Not Saved!
Number Of Prisoners Per 100,000 People Across The World
The 2022 Edition Of The Global Peace Index
The Euler Diagram-Map Of The British Isles./-
The only quibble I have with this is 'British Isles'. Eire/the Republic of Ireland most definitely does not agree to this term being used of their country. Eire is not part of the British Isles as Eire is not part of Britain. formally disavowed in September 2005 by the Irish Government when Foreign Minister Dermot Ahern stated: "The British Isles is not an officially recognised term in any legal or inter-governmental sense. It is without any official status.
Percentage Of Children Born Out Of A Registered Marriage
England, Right To Roam Map
Robbery Rates In European Countries
How Much Territory Russia And Ukraine Hold At One Year Of War
Percentage Of Europeans Whose Wealth Is Under $10,000
The Swedish Empire At It’s Height
Legality Of Prostitution
Violet is the only humane option. Illegal for the buyers. Sex work is almost always a form of abuse, not of empowerment and since it's near impossible to find out which sex worker is coerced and which one does it on their own free will (for the authorities AND the buyers in equal measure!) punishing the buyers is the only way. Also when someone is paying for sex they can't tell if the prostitute is being forced and thus they're ok with possibly committing rape.
Europeans Who Would Fight For Their Own Country
I see this a tad ... different. I'd not hesitate defend every european border that surrounds an area of humanism against any attack of less humanist invaders. I'd link it to ideas and values more than to country, because that's what really counts. But, if I'd be able to supply a service that's of value there, why not? If I were a Russian, given that I know and feel what I do now as a german, I would certainly NOT fight "for my country", but either get my a*s into safety, or get my a*s into Ukraine's service.
When Were Southamerica's Capitals Founded?
Jeopardy! Masters Tournament the other night had Caracas founded in 1567. A better question: what does Caracas have on common with the death of Adonis? Venus wailin’
Percentage Of Vegetarians In Every State Of India
Considering we have some of the best non-veg dishes, it is quite amusing to think that outsiders consider us just vegetarians.
Cultural Regions Map Of The Contiguous 48 American States. V.5 ( Opinionated, Not Factual, Made With Communal Input)
Distribution Of The Roman Legions In Second Century Ce
Wow, amazing how small the world was, and that you could control it with so few men.
Countries By Self-Perceived Democracy
Linguistic Map Of Spain
Ghana vs. The Ghana Empire
How Many Times More Likely Are Black Individuals To Be Imprisoned Compared To White Individuals In The Us?
The Atlantic Wall
These comments make me sad. People actually don't know what D-Day or Operation Overlord are. THE most important battle in WWII. It was the beginning of Nazi Germany's downfall.
Eu Countries Pushing To Label Nuclear Power As Green Energy
Nuclear power doesn’t deserve its massive stigma. It’s a better option than most, given our current infrastructure and safety improvements.
Kingdom Of Prussia In 1800 And Today's Germany Borders
Well, Prussia, Germany and the Holy Roman Empire are different institutions.
Africa's Population Density
I love that our species’ continent of origin looks like a profile of a skull of a hominid ancestor
Biggest Source Of Electricity In The States And Provinces
Unfortunately, the ethics of Washington's hydro energy are sort of questionable. We're f*****g up a lot of native-owned rivers and natural ecosystems and trying to fix it. Salmon not going extinct is a bit more important than being the leading hydroelectric state
Countries In Europe Where Escaping From Prison Isn’t A Crime
This is because the human need for freedom is too big to make it punishable by law. This does not mean that you won't be searched for and reincarcerated when found, though. It just means that you won't be also prosecuted for escaping from jail.
Map Of The Percentage Of Population Able To Speak French In The Eu By Country
Foreign Military Bases In Africa
Us States That Enforce Seatbelts
Does the New Hampshire license plate still include the motto "Live Free or Die"
Languages Spoken By European/North American Leaders
Places Of Worship, North America
Switching Europe Around: The Population Of The Most Populous Country Goes To The Country With The Biggest Area, The Population Of The 2nd Most Populous Country Goes To The One With The 2nd Biggest Area, And So On
Status Of Democracy In Europe According To The Eiu Democracy Index 2022
Everyone living in Germany knows how flawed our democracy is by corruption and nepotism
Israel's Segregated Road System
Percentage Of Population Able To Hold A Conservation In German [607x650]
![Percentage Of Population Able To Hold A Conservation In German [607x650]](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/6464b57e2c2ac_1d9qvmqsarca1__700.jpg "Percentage Of Population Able To Hold A Conservation In German [607x650]")
Holy S**t! So much Germans able to converse in German in Germany?!
Map Of Uncontacted Peoples Of The World
With Just Two 300 M Tracks, Vatican City Has The World's Shortest Railway Network
Can One Of You Euros Explain To Me What An Autonomous Region Is? Is It Like States And Provinces? Does It Make A Difference Between Federated And Unitary States? Why Is Spain So F'd Up?
It will be a pleasure to give you an explanation once you change the style of your question.
America's Car Reliance: Getting To Work Across 48 States Mapped
Italian And German Surnames In South America [oc]
![Italian And German Surnames In South America [oc]](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/6464b72483e83_uq895sm47nxa1-png__700.jpg "Italian And German Surnames In South America [oc]")
I assume this map became much more colorful immediately at the end of WWII.
In Red, The Territory Comprising The Initial Purchase Offer Given By Us Diplomat James Gadsden To Santa Anna In 1853
Us Travel Advisory Levels W/ Subdivisions
Equal Wealth Distribution Globally And Locally
How is this "wealth" calculated? Just money or based on purchasing power? Here a good bread is between 3 - 4 euros, in other countries maybe 50 euro cents. Distributing only money would have a totally different wealth result.
Do You Agree With This Map Of Proposed Time Zones For Europe?
Who « proposed » this? No one. Most of the EU countries want to have the same time.
The United States As James K. Polk Wanted It [964 X 740]
![The United States As James K. Polk Wanted It [964 X 740]](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/6464b513517fc_pwXoy__700.jpg "The United States As James K. Polk Wanted It [964 X 740]")
San Andreas
1984 Us Presidential Election
The 10 Countries With The Largest Populations That Didnt Make It Into The World Cup This Year
Hmm I liked most of these but they can be misleading. The thing is to view them with a critical eye but go easy on the author of the post because they are usually just blindly copypasting from Reddit and don't bother checking the details.
OK pandas, there's a lot of really interesting maps but they're all toward the bottom. Can we vote them up higher please so more people can enjoy them when BP inevitably hides them behind a link at the bottom?
Caught myself downvoting (on former #14 about gangs, guns, and violence) but have removed all of those minuses. So many Pandas here find support and healing for surviving horrific prejudice, marginalization, and abuse it's weird to see them sling vitriol at others. By retaliating for the hate I got, I almost bought into their hating. But nope. Not going to be part of that.
My 8 year olds version of Europe... It won't let me post it. But man--- it is awesome. H started Africa this morning. It's all amazing. Borders countries even the tiny ones fille din with their flag. He has markers and white out, and erasers. He is doing his best to honor every country and every flag. At 8 years old
So you’re whining because an article taught you something, aroused your interest but you had to do something on your own?
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Hmm I liked most of these but they can be misleading. The thing is to view them with a critical eye but go easy on the author of the post because they are usually just blindly copypasting from Reddit and don't bother checking the details.
OK pandas, there's a lot of really interesting maps but they're all toward the bottom. Can we vote them up higher please so more people can enjoy them when BP inevitably hides them behind a link at the bottom?
Caught myself downvoting (on former #14 about gangs, guns, and violence) but have removed all of those minuses. So many Pandas here find support and healing for surviving horrific prejudice, marginalization, and abuse it's weird to see them sling vitriol at others. By retaliating for the hate I got, I almost bought into their hating. But nope. Not going to be part of that.
My 8 year olds version of Europe... It won't let me post it. But man--- it is awesome. H started Africa this morning. It's all amazing. Borders countries even the tiny ones fille din with their flag. He has markers and white out, and erasers. He is doing his best to honor every country and every flag. At 8 years old
So you’re whining because an article taught you something, aroused your interest but you had to do something on your own?
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