Visualizing the Depth of the Great Lakes

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

These Powerful Maps Show the Extremes of U.S. Population Density

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

A Map of the Online World in Incredible Detail

This unique map provides an in-depth snapshot of the state of the world wide web, highlighting the most popular websites on the internet. Read more

Mapped: The World’s Top Countries for Military Spending

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

The World’s Tech Giants, Compared to the Size of Economies

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

Mapped: Global Happiness Levels in 2021

Global happiness levels are determined by many diverse factors. These maps look at the happiest and unhappiest countries in every region. Read more

Explore this Fascinating Map of Medieval Europe

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

Coffee vs Tea vs Soft Drinks: What Caffeine Drinks Do Countries Prefer?

Do you drink coffee, tea, or cola? Each country has their own drink preference. Read more

1 Billion Years of Tectonic Plate Movement in 40 Seconds

This animated map shows the last billion years of Earth’s tectonic plate movement in just 40 seconds. Read more

Mapped: The World’s Biggest Private Tax Havens

What countries or territories do the ultra-wealthy use as tax havens? Read more