We’ve come a long way since Pangea. This short video examines the area, population, and GDP of our continents as a share of the world’s total. Read more
By 2025, the global commercial drone market could reach $42.8 billion. With such diverse uses, how do countries navigate drone privacy laws? Read more
There are 510 million km² of area on the Earth, but less than 30% of this is land. Here’s the share countries make up of the Earth’s surface. 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
See the world’s 100 biggest islands in a side-by-side comparison. Then, we look to see which islands have the highest population densities. Read more
The world map you know is totally wrong. Check out this clever graphic, which helps put into perspective the true size of countries. Read more
Conventional cartographic techniques have caused many to have a skewed perception of the true size of countries. Can an equal-area map provide clarity? Read more
What are the most commonly used illicit drugs around the world? Read more
Which countries are the most (and least) corrupt? This map shows corruption around the world, and the movers and shakers over the last decade. Read more
Population decline is a rising issue for many countries in Eastern Europe, as well as outliers like Japan and Cuba. Read more