If You Didn't Like Reading Maps Before You See This, You'll Love it After

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: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

EXTRA

39. The route of a pizza delivery driver on an ordinary day

40. Map of where Disney movies’ set

41. Map of the bed from a cat’s perspective

And finally…..

42. World map tattoo with the visited countries colored