The five Great Lakes account for 21% of the world’s total freshwater. This bathymetric visualization dives into just how deep they are. Read more
The U.S. population is spread across a huge amount of land, but its distribution is far from equal. These maps are a unique look at population density Read more
Global military spending is now at a 32-year high. We show countries’ military spending by dollars and as a portion of GDP. Read more
How do the big tech giants compare to entire countries? Here’s how Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon’s market caps stack up against national GDP. Read more
Global happiness levels are determined by many diverse factors. These maps look at the happiest and unhappiest countries in every region. Read more
What did Europe look like in the Middle Ages? This map is a snapshot of medieval Europe back in 1444, during the rise of the Ottoman Empire. Read more
Do you drink coffee, tea, or cola? Each country has their own drink preference. Read more
This animated map shows the last billion years of Earth’s tectonic plate movement in just 40 seconds. Read more
What countries or territories do the ultra-wealthy use as tax havens? Read more