These World Maps Will Blow Your Mind
Discover cool facts and figures through this collection of 100 amazing world maps.
The Billion-Dollar Island That Disappeared in the Gulf of Mexico
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Bermeja Island may (or may not be) about 100 miles off the coast of the Yucatan in Mexico.
Most Isolated Town in the World: Tristan da Cunha
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It takes six days by boat to get to this small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and 200 people live there.
Finland Is the Happiest Place on Earth. Again.
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Finnish boy with Finland flags on a nice winter day. Nordic Scandinavian people.
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The world's happiest country in 2023 has a lot of dark days and a 65 percent tax rate.
Does Anyone Live in Antarctica?
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Brown Station, Estación Científica Almirante Brown, Base Brown or Estación Brown) is an Argentine Antarctic base and scientific research station. Sanaviron Peninsula in Paradise Bay, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
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Surprisingly, yes. But also, no, they don't.
How the U.S. Interstate Highway System Works
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You will never look at a road trip the same way again.
Countries Building Brand-New Capital Cities
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Lots of countries are building brand-new capitals.
Narrowest City in the World: Yanjin, China
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This place gets photographed and shared more than it's actually visited.
Iconic Places Quiz: How Many Can You Name?
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If you consider yourself a knowledgeable traveler, you should be able to score 15/15 on this iconic places quiz.
Can You Name All Countries That Start With D?
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These are all the countries that start with the letter "d" — and what you can do in each one.
Most Incredible Maps of African Countries You've Ever Seen
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These maps of African countries show the continent in a new light.
Yes, the Nile Is the Longest River in the World
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Besides being the longest river in the world, the Nile is also one of the most beautiful bodies of water.
Mind-Blowing North American Geography Facts
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Even geography experts might not know some of these facts about North America.
How Many African Flags Can You Recognize?
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Test your geography skills by seeing how many of the 54 African flags you can successfully identify.
30 Most Fascinating Facts About the Ocean
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All life comes from the ocean, yet it still remains a mystery.
Most Ridiculous Geography Questions on Google
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A lot of people need to retake sixth-grade geography.
The True Size of These Countries Will Blow Your Mind
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It turns out, the maps we use are not that accurate when it comes to the true size of countries.
100 Geography Facts Most People Get Wrong
There are certain geography facts that are important to get right — especially if you consider yourself a global citizen.
Geography Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
Our world is so fascinating that you won't believe some of these geography facts.
Only Experts Will Get Through This Tough U.S. Geography Quiz
Test your knowledge of U.S. geography with this challenging quiz.