Mapped: The World’s Wettest and Driest Countries

From tropical rainforests to the sandy deserts of North Africa, the world’s wettest and driest countries are a study in contrasts. Read more

Mapped: 15 Countries with the Highest Smoking Rates

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

Ranked: The Countries with the Most Linguistic Diversity

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

Charted: The Biggest Wealth Gaps Between Neighboring Countries

Sharing a border means little for these neighboring countries with starkly different economies, as illustrated by their GDP per capita. Read more