30+ interesting maps that will expand your understanding of the world (34 photos)

When most of us hear the word “data,” our eyes glaze over and our heads conjure up a million Excel cells. So smart people rolled up their sleeves and got to work creating data visualizations. Here are maps that help put all sorts of facts and figures in context. So get comfortable and get ready to improve your knowledge.





1. It’s rare to see a good map of Oceania



2. The literal meaning of the names of African countries





3. Time required to earn 1 million euros with an average salary



4. Endings of names of settlements in Poland



5. Which sport is most popular?



6. Percentage of population aged 25-64 who do not speak any foreign language



7. Population density in China



8. What % of people would not want to live next door to LGBT people?



9. Chinese map, circa 1799



10. Percentage of male body hair



11. Animals are symbols of countries



12. How much money do Americans spend on average on a wedding?



13. Unemployment rate in the provinces of Italy



14. Found treasures with coins of the Roman Empire



15. When are the days off?



16. Main pollutants for household waste



17. Belief in life after death



18. Most consumed types of meat, including fish and seafood



19. Sex ratio



20. Countries with the most islands



21. Percentage of blond and brown hair in European countries



22. US states by crime rate



23. Air pollution in Europe



24. Accounting system in Asia. How to say the number 57?



25. The happiest countries in the world



26. Highest temperature recorded in European countries



27. Projected level of water stress in 2040



28. Statistics on refusals of tourist visas to the USA for 2022



29. The highest mountains



30. Food price inflation for July 2023



31. Favorite holiday destination for Europeans



32. Most common blood type



33. Main sources of energy in each European country