Do you like reading maps and infographics? Personally I like reading them and have always learned a lot while reading the thick atlas. I’m particularly into the interesting maps that show more than just the geographic locations. Yes, you can in fact learn many mind-blowing facts from the maps listed below! Understand more about the world and fun facts around the globe now:
WORLD-WIDE
1. Where street view is available on Google Map
2. The longest straight-line you can sail in the world
3. The distribution of 9 different types of outlet and plug
4. Flag map
5. Driving orientation by country
(Red – right side, Blue – left side)
6. 12/24 hour time format used around the world
(Blue – 12, Yellow – 24, Purple – mixed, Grey – not defined)
7. McDonald’s around the world
(Red – countries with McDonald’s, Blue – countries without McDonald’s)
8. Map of when McDonald’s first arrived the country
9. Coffee consumption worldwide
The darker the color, the higher the consumption of coffee.
10. The only countries Britain did not invade
11. Map of countries that do not use the metric system
12. Religions of the world
13. Map of world poverty by country
*percentage of population living on less than $2 per day
14. Drought risk around the world
The lighter the color the lower the risk.
15. In 1992, approximately 29,000 rubber ducks fell off from a cargo ship in Pacific Ocean. This is the route they flowed.
16. Riskiest areas to ship where the pirates rule the seas
17. Average age at first sex
(Red and Orange – Age 15-18, Yellow – Age 19, Green – Age 20-23)
UNITED STATES
18. Racial segregation in New York
(Blue – White, Green – Black, Red – Asian, Orange – Hispanic)
19. The most popular actress from each state
20. The most popular actor from each state
21. Maximum speed limits In different states
22. The highest paid public employees by state
23. Map of the 7,000 rivers that lead to the Mississippi
24. Map of the most iconic fast food chain in each state
25. Size and distance comparison between Alaska and the contiguous USA
26. Obesity rate in different state
27. US state unemployment rate by April 2013
28. Most common religions by state
29. U.S. zip code distribution
AUSTRALIA & EUROPE
30. A comparison of Australia and U.S.
31. Where 2% of Australia’s population lives
32. Kissing norms in France
33. What the UK calls the playground chasing-game
34. The shortest route through all European capital cities
35. Number of teams in the European football leagues
36. Map of most common surnames in Europe
37. Map of European countries coat of arms
38. Map of recycling rates across Europe
