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Part two: 40 more maps that explain the worldPart two: 40 more maps that explain the world
Maps can be a remarkably powerful tool for understanding the world and how it works, butMaps can be a remarkably powerful tool for understanding the world and how it works, but
they show only what you ask them to. So when we saw a post sweeping the Web titled "they show only what you ask them to. So when we saw a post sweeping the Web titled "40 maps40 maps
they didn't teach you in schoolthey didn't teach you in school," one of which happens to be a WorldViews original, I thought," one of which happens to be a WorldViews original, I thought
we might be able to contribute our own collection. Some of these are pretty nerdy, but I thinkwe might be able to contribute our own collection. Some of these are pretty nerdy, but I think
they're no less fascinating and easily understandable. A majoritythey're no less fascinating and easily understandable. A majority are original to this blogare original to this blog (see(see
our full maps coverage hereour full maps coverage here), with others from a variety of sources. I've included a link for), with others from a variety of sources. I've included a link for
further reading on close to every one.further reading on close to every one.
1. A political map of the world, circa 200 A.D.1. A political map of the world, circa 200 A.D.
What's more amazing: how much things have changed over the last 1,800 years, a major chunkWhat's more amazing: how much things have changed over the last 1,800 years, a major chunk
of the civilizational history of humanity, or how many of this map's divisions are still with usof the civilizational history of humanity, or how many of this map's divisions are still with us
today?today?
2. Where people are the most and least welcoming to foreigners2. Where people are the most and least welcoming to foreigners
This might be useful in planning your next vacation, althoughThis might be useful in planning your next vacation, although there are some big surprises inthere are some big surprises in
the resultsthe results..
3. The world's major writing systems3. The world's major writing systems
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This map is a reminder that the world's divisions and commonalities go much deeper thanThis map is a reminder that the world's divisions and commonalities go much deeper than
national borders. It also helps to tell the stories of a few major events that still shape the globe,national borders. It also helps to tell the stories of a few major events that still shape the globe,
the echoes of which you can see in almost every map on this page:the echoes of which you can see in almost every map on this page: European colonialismEuropean colonialism, the, the
Arabic-speakingArabic-speaking Islamic conquestsIslamic conquests of the 7th century, the Russian expansions of the 19th andof the 7th century, the Russian expansions of the 19th and
20th centuries, and the (still-ongoing!) unifications of India and China.20th centuries, and the (still-ongoing!) unifications of India and China.
4. The best and worst places to be born4. The best and worst places to be born
Here'sHere's how they decided which countries are best to born in and what this map tells us abouthow they decided which countries are best to born in and what this map tells us about
the worldthe world..
5. World map of major religions5. World map of major religions
Read here about how ChristianityRead here about how Christianity came to dominate so much of the globecame to dominate so much of the globe and what that meansand what that means
today. Read below for more on the Islamic world.today. Read below for more on the Islamic world.
6. The countries where people are the most and least emotional6. The countries where people are the most and least emotional
People in yellow countries are the least likely to report having emotional experiences of anyPeople in yellow countries are the least likely to report having emotional experiences of any
kind, positive or negative. Purple countries are where people report experiencing the mostkind, positive or negative. Purple countries are where people report experiencing the most
feelings. If you're surprised to see that the United States is among the world's most emotionalfeelings. If you're surprised to see that the United States is among the world's most emotional
countries (but far from No. 1) or want to learn why some regions are so unemotional,countries (but far from No. 1) or want to learn why some regions are so unemotional, you canyou can
read all about it hereread all about it here..
7. A European missionary's map of Africa, circa 19087. A European missionary's map of Africa, circa 1908
I have this one hanging over my desk in part because of its appeal as a historic document (theI have this one hanging over my desk in part because of its appeal as a historic document (the
borders are tellingly rough) but also as a reminder of the colonial legacy in Africa, whichborders are tellingly rough) but also as a reminder of the colonial legacy in Africa, which
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European powers divided up a century ago with little respect for how actual Africans wanted toEuropean powers divided up a century ago with little respect for how actual Africans wanted to
be grouped. Those arbitrary borders are still with us today, in part because African leadersbe grouped. Those arbitrary borders are still with us today, in part because African leaders
agreed not to dispute them when they won independence. The bordersagreed not to dispute them when they won independence. The borders contribute significantlycontribute significantly
to conflict and unrest on the continentto conflict and unrest on the continent because there are so many diverse communities forcedbecause there are so many diverse communities forced
together.together.
8. Where people are the most and least racially tolerant8. Where people are the most and least racially tolerant
People in blue countries are more likely to say that they would be OK with living next door toPeople in blue countries are more likely to say that they would be OK with living next door to
someone of a different race. People in red countries are less likely. The mapsomeone of a different race. People in red countries are less likely. The map suggests some bigsuggests some big
and potentially surprising lessons for how race is treated around the worldand potentially surprising lessons for how race is treated around the world. But it's an. But it's an
imperfect (and controversial) metric, so do readimperfect (and controversial) metric, so do read these five insights from an ethnic conflictthese five insights from an ethnic conflict
specialist on the map and what it tells usspecialist on the map and what it tells us..
9. The world's most and least ethnically diverse countries9. The world's most and least ethnically diverse countries
This shows the world's most diverse countries, its most homogenousThis shows the world's most diverse countries, its most homogenous and, if you look closely, aand, if you look closely, a
whole lot morewhole lot more..
10. Where people feel the most and least loved10. Where people feel the most and least loved
Red countries are where people feel the most loved; blue countries are where they feel the leastRed countries are where people feel the most loved; blue countries are where they feel the least
loved.loved. Here's the story behind those sadder, bluer spots on the mapHere's the story behind those sadder, bluer spots on the map..
11. A Russian professor thinks the U.S. will break up into these four countries11. A Russian professor thinks the U.S. will break up into these four countries
Professor Igor PanarinProfessor Igor Panarin became a minor celebrity in Russiabecame a minor celebrity in Russia when he first unveiled his grimwhen he first unveiled his grim
prediction for the future of the United States, which was widely covered by Russian state mediaprediction for the future of the United States, which was widely covered by Russian state media
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and treated as credible. Panarin said the United States would break apart under internal strainand treated as credible. Panarin said the United States would break apart under internal strain
and form four different countries, with only one wholly independent while the others fell underand form four different countries, with only one wholly independent while the others fell under
foreign influence or control. I've included it both for a taste of how the United States isforeign influence or control. I've included it both for a taste of how the United States is
sometimes perceived abroad and to give American readers a sense for what it can feel like tosometimes perceived abroad and to give American readers a sense for what it can feel like to
have the outside world get your country so wildly wrong.have the outside world get your country so wildly wrong.
12. Who loves and hates America12. Who loves and hates America
People in blue countries are more likely to view the United States favorably; people in redPeople in blue countries are more likely to view the United States favorably; people in red
countries are more likely to view it unfavorably.countries are more likely to view it unfavorably. The map has some big implications forThe map has some big implications for
America's role in the worldAmerica's role in the world..
13. How the U.S. and China compare on global popularity13. How the U.S. and China compare on global popularity
This map is actually mostly good news for the United States.This map is actually mostly good news for the United States. Here's whyHere's why..
14. China's disastrous passport14. China's disastrous passport
Sometimes maps can spark geopolitical events rather than just reflecting them, as China didSometimes maps can spark geopolitical events rather than just reflecting them, as China did
when it issued new passports containing this map. Why the controversy? The areas I'vewhen it issued new passports containing this map. Why the controversy? The areas I've
highlighted in red are marked as Chinese on the map buthighlighted in red are marked as Chinese on the map but actually are in dispute or areactually are in dispute or are
administered by other countriesadministered by other countries. This did not. This did not go over wellgo over well..
15. Gay rights around the world15. Gay rights around the world
Click here for four big takeaways from this mapClick here for four big takeaways from this map..
16. Where people are the most and least tolerant of homosexuality16. Where people are the most and least tolerant of homosexuality
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What thisWhat this has to do with gay rightshas to do with gay rights..
17. Languages and dialects of the Middle East and Central Asia17. Languages and dialects of the Middle East and Central Asia
The first thing this map shows you is the remarkable diversity in one of the world's oldest andThe first thing this map shows you is the remarkable diversity in one of the world's oldest and
most storied regions, from Iraq in the West all the way to China in the East and Russia in themost storied regions, from Iraq in the West all the way to China in the East and Russia in the
North. There are a hundred other stories embedded in here: the expansion of Iran beyond justNorth. There are a hundred other stories embedded in here: the expansion of Iran beyond just
Persian-speaking peoples, the fracturing of Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the really stunningPersian-speaking peoples, the fracturing of Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the really stunning
diversity packed into the Caucasus, which includes thediversity packed into the Caucasus, which includes the troubled Russian regions of Chechnyatroubled Russian regions of Chechnya
and Dagestanand Dagestan..
18. Where people smoke the most (and least) cigarettes per person18. Where people smoke the most (and least) cigarettes per person
Read more here about Russia's cigarette problemRead more here about Russia's cigarette problem, which costs the country an estimated $48, which costs the country an estimated $48
billion every year, and about the other smoking trends seen in the map.billion every year, and about the other smoking trends seen in the map.
19. Economic inequality around the world19. Economic inequality around the world
This map shows each country's gini coefficient, which measures economic inequality. The redThis map shows each country's gini coefficient, which measures economic inequality. The red
countries are the most unequal under the metric, and the green countries are the closest tocountries are the most unequal under the metric, and the green countries are the closest to
nationwide economic equality.nationwide economic equality. More hereMore here..
20. How the U.S. compares to the world on economic inequality20. How the U.S. compares to the world on economic inequality
Blue countries are more equal than the U.S., red countries are less equal. This map gives you aBlue countries are more equal than the U.S., red countries are less equal. This map gives you a
sense of just how severe economic inequality is in the United States; much higher than in anysense of just how severe economic inequality is in the United States; much higher than in any
other developed country, and most developing countries as well.other developed country, and most developing countries as well.
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21. Global crop yields are stagnating21. Global crop yields are stagnating
A University of Minnesota study recently published in the journal Nature found that aA University of Minnesota study recently published in the journal Nature found that a
significant share of the world's crop-growing regions are seeing growth stagnate, slow or evensignificant share of the world's crop-growing regions are seeing growth stagnate, slow or even
collapse. They published three other maps;collapse. They published three other maps; see the others and why they think it's so importantsee the others and why they think it's so important
to "sound the alert" here.to "sound the alert" here.
22. The best and worst countries to be a mother22. The best and worst countries to be a mother
A international NGO designed a complex formula to indicate which countries are better orA international NGO designed a complex formula to indicate which countries are better or
worse for mothers.worse for mothers. Click here to see what their formula measures and to read about the study'sClick here to see what their formula measures and to read about the study's
implications for mothers worldwideimplications for mothers worldwide..
23. How al-Qaeda is changing23. How al-Qaeda is changing
This map of core al-Qaeda and its affiliatesThis map of core al-Qaeda and its affiliates tells the story of its recent decline, but it alsotells the story of its recent decline, but it also
reminds us of the group's ability to continue branching outreminds us of the group's ability to continue branching out..
24. More than half of humanity lives inside this circle24. More than half of humanity lives inside this circle
It's even more amazing when you see the numbers broken downIt's even more amazing when you see the numbers broken down..
25. Legal systems of the world25. Legal systems of the world
One reason I find this map fascinating is it shows how British colonialism took the EnglishOne reason I find this map fascinating is it shows how British colonialism took the English
"common law" legal system -- once nearly unique in the world -- and has now spread it across"common law" legal system -- once nearly unique in the world -- and has now spread it across
every continent. You can also see that religious law is unique to Islamic countries (although itevery continent. You can also see that religious law is unique to Islamic countries (although it
didn't use to be) and that customary law, once near-global, is now almost extinct.didn't use to be) and that customary law, once near-global, is now almost extinct.
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26. How far Hamas's rockets can reach into Israel26. How far Hamas's rockets can reach into Israel
ViewView GazaMissilesGazaMissiles in a larger mapin a larger map
This helps drive home why Israel is so concerned about Hamas, the Gaza-based IslamistThis helps drive home why Israel is so concerned about Hamas, the Gaza-based Islamist
militant group, andmilitant group, and in particular about its access to Iranian-made Fajr-5 rocketsin particular about its access to Iranian-made Fajr-5 rockets. Those are the. Those are the
ones that can reach into the light-yellow region.ones that can reach into the light-yellow region.
27. North Korea's missile range27. North Korea's missile range
North Korea makes its missile program sound like a terrifying and immediate threat to theNorth Korea makes its missile program sound like a terrifying and immediate threat to the
United States, but, as this map demonstrates,United States, but, as this map demonstrates, that rhetoric far exceeds actual capabilitythat rhetoric far exceeds actual capability..
28. Child poverty in the developed world28. Child poverty in the developed world
The United StatesThe United States ranks 34th out of the developed world's 35 countriesranks 34th out of the developed world's 35 countries by child poverty rates,by child poverty rates,
above only Romania. The United Statesabove only Romania. The United States doesn't do much better on overall child well-beingdoesn't do much better on overall child well-being..
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29. The cancer villages of China29. The cancer villages of China
China's problem with "cancer villages," or communities where cancer rates are spiking, thoughtChina's problem with "cancer villages," or communities where cancer rates are spiking, thought
to be due to rapidly worsening pollution, have become such a big problem that evento be due to rapidly worsening pollution, have become such a big problem that even
Communist Party-run outlet Global TimesCommunist Party-run outlet Global Times felt compelled to share this map on Chinese socialfelt compelled to share this map on Chinese social
mediamedia..
30. What Europeans think about the European Union30. What Europeans think about the European Union
Europe's economic slump is no secret, but how people within the European Union feel aboutEurope's economic slump is no secret, but how people within the European Union feel about
their big collective experiment can very widely. This map istheir big collective experiment can very widely. This map is a pretty telling indicationa pretty telling indication of whomof whom
the E.U. has helped, whom it has hurt and who think they shouldn't really count as Europeanthe E.U. has helped, whom it has hurt and who think they shouldn't really count as European
(read: the United Kingdom).(read: the United Kingdom).
31. Meet the world's 26 remaining monarchies31. Meet the world's 26 remaining monarchies
There are barely two dozen left, and only 11 of them are really still in charge, but they've all gotThere are barely two dozen left, and only 11 of them are really still in charge, but they've all got
a story to tell.a story to tell. Read a mini-bio of each one hereRead a mini-bio of each one here..
32. The diversity of the Levant32. The diversity of the Levant
This color-coded map shows the different ethnic groups of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel.This color-coded map shows the different ethnic groups of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel.
There's an awful lot of history packed into this corner of the world -- and maybe some of theThere's an awful lot of history packed into this corner of the world -- and maybe some of the
deepest ethnic and religious animosities anywhere in the world.deepest ethnic and religious animosities anywhere in the world.
33. The nuclear powers, after the Cold War33. The nuclear powers, after the Cold War
The Cold War may have ended, but its thousands of nuclear warheads are still around -- andThe Cold War may have ended, but its thousands of nuclear warheads are still around -- and
often still divided along the same lines. This map shows in blue the Russian "umbrella states,"often still divided along the same lines. This map shows in blue the Russian "umbrella states,"
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which are formally under the protection of Russian nuclear weapons, and in orange thewhich are formally under the protection of Russian nuclear weapons, and in orange the
"umbrella states" protected by the U.S./NATO. The five other nuclear powers -- Israel,"umbrella states" protected by the U.S./NATO. The five other nuclear powers -- Israel,
Pakistan, India, China and North Korea -- are in gray.Pakistan, India, China and North Korea -- are in gray.
34. How people think their economies are doing34. How people think their economies are doing
People in red countries are pessimistic about their country's economy; people in blue countriesPeople in red countries are pessimistic about their country's economy; people in blue countries
are more optimistic.are more optimistic. With a handful of exceptions (cough cough, China), economists seem toWith a handful of exceptions (cough cough, China), economists seem to
agreeagree..
35. A partial map of geopolitical anomalies35. A partial map of geopolitical anomalies
Each of these red markers cheekily indicates some unusual or unique phenomenon -- forEach of these red markers cheekily indicates some unusual or unique phenomenon -- for
example, Abkhazia, the "barely recognized puppet state" just between Russia and Georgia.example, Abkhazia, the "barely recognized puppet state" just between Russia and Georgia.
(Read more on(Read more on Abkhazia and other not-yet-real countries hereAbkhazia and other not-yet-real countries here.) My favorite may be the various.) My favorite may be the various
overseas French territories, such as French Guyana, that are simply and accurately labeledoverseas French territories, such as French Guyana, that are simply and accurately labeled
"France." The map was designed by Stanford Professor Martin Lewis;"France." The map was designed by Stanford Professor Martin Lewis; read his full postread his full post
explaining the map hereexplaining the map here..
36. Where the atheists live36. Where the atheists live
Plenty of godlessness in China, Japan and a few European countries, perhaps unsurprisingly.Plenty of godlessness in China, Japan and a few European countries, perhaps unsurprisingly.
ButBut there are lot more atheists in places like Saudi Arabia than you might thinkthere are lot more atheists in places like Saudi Arabia than you might think, despite the fact, despite the fact
that it's considered a serious crime.that it's considered a serious crime.
37. What the Muslim world believes, part 1: democracy37. What the Muslim world believes, part 1: democracy
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The first of three maps from a comprehensive study on attitudes and views in the Muslim worldThe first of three maps from a comprehensive study on attitudes and views in the Muslim world
((full breakdown of the report herefull breakdown of the report here) shows that most Muslims broadly support democracy, with) shows that most Muslims broadly support democracy, with
a few telling exceptions.a few telling exceptions.
38. What the Muslim world believes, part 2: religious conflict38. What the Muslim world believes, part 2: religious conflict
Significant shares of just about every large Muslim population worry about religious conflictSignificant shares of just about every large Muslim population worry about religious conflict
(there is a widespread view in many Muslim-majority countries that the religion is under siege(there is a widespread view in many Muslim-majority countries that the religion is under siege
from the outside world). That share is more than half in four countries: Tunisia, Pakistan,from the outside world). That share is more than half in four countries: Tunisia, Pakistan,
Nigeria and Niger.Nigeria and Niger.
39. What the Muslim world believes, part 3: honor killings39. What the Muslim world believes, part 3: honor killings
Red indicates countries where most surveyed Muslims believe that "honor killings" -- theRed indicates countries where most surveyed Muslims believe that "honor killings" -- the
practice of killing someone, typically a member of your own family, for having sex out ofpractice of killing someone, typically a member of your own family, for having sex out of
wedlock -- are sometimes justified. Blue indicates countries where most surveyed Muslimswedlock -- are sometimes justified. Blue indicates countries where most surveyed Muslims
believe it is never justified.believe it is never justified.
40. The world as seen from space, over a 12-month time-lapse40. The world as seen from space, over a 12-month time-lapse
This NASA moving image, recorded by satellite over a full year as part of theirThis NASA moving image, recorded by satellite over a full year as part of their Blue MarbleBlue Marble
ProjectProject, shows the ebb and flow of the seasons and vegetation. Both are absolutely crucial, shows the ebb and flow of the seasons and vegetation. Both are absolutely crucial
factors in every facet of human existence -- so crucial we barely even think about them. It's alsofactors in every facet of human existence -- so crucial we barely even think about them. It's also
a reminder that the Earth is, for all its political and social and religious divisions, still unified bya reminder that the Earth is, for all its political and social and religious divisions, still unified by
the natural phenomena that make everything else possible.the natural phenomena that make everything else possible.
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