From tropical rainforests to the sandy deserts of North Africa, the world’s wettest and driest countries are a study in contrasts. Read more
Since the 1950s, many countries have tried to discourage tobacco use and bring down smoking rates. Here’s where they haven’t worked. Read more
Thousands of languages are spoken globally, but they aren’t evenly dispersed. Here’s a look at countries with the most linguistic diversity. Read more
Sharing a border means little for these neighboring countries with starkly different economies, as illustrated by their GDP per capita. Read more