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495 layers found

32°F (0°C)
North America
Line indicating the surface position of air at 32°F (0°C)
Acid Rain
United States
Average acidity of precipitation in the United States. Lower pH values represent greater acidity.
Adult Female Literacy Rate
World
The percentage of women ages 15 and older who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life
Adult Females with College Education (Bachelor's)
World
The percentage of the female population ages 25 and older that attained or completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent as the highest level of education
Adult Females with College Education (Master's)
World
The percentage of the female population ages 25 and older that attained or completed Master's degree or equivalent as the highest level of education
Adult Females with no Formal Education
World
The percentage of the female population ages 25 and older that has no formal education
Adult Females with only a Primary Education
World
The percentage of the female population ages 25 and older that attained or completed primary education as the highest level of education
Adult Females with only up to an Upper Secondary Education
World
The percentage of the female population ages 25 and older that attained or completed upper secondary education as the highest level of education
Adult Obesity Rate
World
Percentage of a country's population characterized as obese, or those having a body mass index of 30 or greater
African American Population
North America
African American population as a percentage of the total U.S. population, by county
African Languages
Sub-Saharan Africa
Languages of Africa. The displayed areas indicate predominance, not exclusivity.
African Union (AU) Members
World
Member states of the African Union, established in 1963 to achieve greater unity and solidarity among its members
Agricultural Density
World
Intensity of land used for agriculture as indicated by the number of farmers per square kilometer of arable land
Agricultural Land
World
Percentage of total land area that is capable of producing crops
Agricultural Regions
North America
Agricultural regions of North America
Agricultural Water Consumption
World
Agricultural water withdrawal as a percentage of total renewable water resources by country
Aid Dependency Net ODA received as a percentage of GNI
World
Multilateral aid received, in U.S. dollars, as a percentage of a country's gross national income
Aid Dependency: Net Official Development Assistance Received per Capita
World
Per capita multilateral aid received in U.S. dollars
Air Pressure
North America
The pressure of air in the atmosphere, as measured in 4 millibar intervals
Aluminum-Bauxite Mines
World
The world's bauxite mines
Aluminum Production by Country
World
Production of aluminum by country
American Indian Population
North America
American Indian and Alaska Native population as a percentage of the total U.S. population, by county
Annual Wine Production
World
Average annual production of wine in metric tons, by country
Anthropogenic Biomes
World
The world's agricultural regions, based on crop and livestock association, labor and capital intensity, productivity, consumption, and methods and techniques used
Approximate Form and Extent of Outcrop of Carbonate Rocks
World
Extent of carbonate rocks or predominantly carbonate sequences
Aquaculture
World
Percent of fish harvested from farms by country
Aquifers: Distribution and Recharge
World
Global distribution of aquifers, which are underground layers of water-bearing permeable rock
Arabic as Official or de facto Language
World
Countries where Arabic is an official (or serves as a de facto) language
Arable Land
World
Percentage of total land area that is capable of producing crops
Areas Affected by Acid Rain
World
Areas of the world significantly impacted by acid precipitation
Areas Affected by Trypanosomiasis
Sub-Saharan Africa
Locations in Sub-Saharan Africa where trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) is endemic
Areas at Risk of Soil Degradation
World
Levels of concern for there to be a decline in soil quality caused by its improper use, usually for agricultural, pastoral, industrial, or urban purposes.
Areas of Heavy Groundwater Extraction
World
Locations where groundwater systems experience levels of extraction exceeding recharge rates over a limited period of time
Areas of Strong Tornado Occurrence
World
The areas that show the greatest concentration of dots have the highest frequency of tornadoes
Asbestos Mines
World
The world's asbestos mines (includes inactive mines)
Asbestos Production by Country
World
Production of asbestos by country
Asian American Population
North America
Asian population as a percentage of the total U.S. population, by county
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Members
Southeast Asia
Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, an organization founded in 1967 to promote intergovernmental cooperation and economic integration among its members
Automobile Use
World
Automobiles in use per 1,000 people
Average Annual Precipitation
World
Global distribution of average annual precipitation
Average Annual Snowfall
North America
Average annual snowfall for North America
Average Distribution of Dew Point Temperatures, January
United States
Average January dew points for the contiguous United States
Average Distribution of Dew Point Temperatures, July
United States
Average July dew points for the contiguous United States
Average Household Size (U.S.)
North America
Average household size in the United States, by county
Average Number of Hail Storms
United States
Annual average incidence of hail storms in the contiguous United States
Average Number of Tornado Incidences per Year (U.S.)
North America
Tornado prevalence in the United States per 1,000 square miles per year
Barren or Sparsely Vegetated Areas
World
Areas with little or no vegetation
Beef Cows
North America
Number of beef cows in North America, by state or province
Biomes
World
The world's biomes: regions where plants and animals have common characteristics because of similar climates
Box Office Revenue
World
Map of the world showing movie box office revenue by country in U.S. Dollars
British Conquest of India
South Asia
Areas of South Asia conquered by the British, from approximately 1753 to 1890
British Empire, Early 1920s
World
The extent of the British Empire during the early 1920s.
Brown Coal (Lignite) Mines
World
The world's brown coal mines
California Wildfires
United States
A map showing the largest California wildfires by number of acres burned.
Carbonate Outcrop Patterns Generalized in Mountain Regions
World
Locations of carbonate rock outcrop patterns in mountainous areas
Carbonate Outcrops
World
Locations of outcrops of carbonate rocks, primarily limestone and dolostone
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Emissions by Country
World
A world map showing carbon dioxide emissions by country in metric tons per year.
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Emissions Per Capita
World
Carbon dioxide emissions in metric tons per capita by country
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Members
World
Member states of the Caribbean Community, an organization founded in 1973 to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members
Caribbean Languages
Caribbean
Languages of the Caribbean. The displayed areas indicate predominance, not exclusivity.
Cattle and Calves
North America
Number of cattle and calves reported by survey of farming operations in North America, by state or province
Cellular Phones
World
Subscriptions of mobile and cell phones per 1,000 inhabitants
Change in Acreage of Farmland (U.S.)
North America
Increase or decrease in the amount of land in farms by county, 2007-2012
Change in Gender Inequality Index, 2011-2021
World
Percent change in Gender Inequality Index values between 2011 and 2021, by country. The Gender Inequality Index measures achievement between women and men in three dimensions: reproductive health, empowerment, and the labor market.
Change in Urbanization
World
Change in a country's urban population
Change in U.S. Annual Temperature from the 1901-1960 Period to the 1986-2016 Period
North America
Change in annual average temperature, comparing the 1901-1960 period to the 1986-2016 period.
Change in U.S. Summer Temperature from the 1901-1960 Period to the 1986-2016 Period
North America
Change in annual summer temperature, comparing the 1901-1960 period to the 1986-2016 period.
Change in U.S. Winter Temperature from the 1901-1960 Period to the 1986-2016 Period
North America
Change in annual winter temperature, comparing the 1901-1960 period to the 1986-2016 period.
Chinese Empires
East Asia
Territorial extent of the Han, Shang, and Zhou empires
Chinese Foreign Expansion
World
Countries that are part of China's Belt and Road Initiative and where China has or seeks military bases
Chromium Mines
World
The world's chromium mines
Chromium Production by Country
World
Production of chromium by country
Cities
World
Cities of the world
Clean Water Access
World
Percentage of the population with access to an improved water source
Climate Adaptability
World
This world map shows each country's ability to adapt to climate change's negative effects using GAIN (Global Adaptation Index) This index measures a country's ability to adapt to the negative effects of climate change, including the country's exposure, sensitivity and capacity to adapt. Higher numbers indicate a country is less vulnerable.
Climate Zones
World
The Köppen climate classification is a widely used climate classification system. It divides climates into five main groups, each with multiple subtypes.
Coal (Bituminous, Anthracite) Mines
World
The world's bituminous and anthracite coal mines
Coal Consumption (%)
World
Coal consumption as a percentage of world consumption by country
Coal Production (%)
World
Coal production as a percentage of world production by country
Coal Production by Country
World
Coal production by country in quadrillion BTUs.
Coastal Areas of Eutrophication and Hypoxia
World
The world's oceanic areas that are experiencing pollution, which results in algal blooms, species loss, and destruction of coral reefs
Cobalt Mines
World
Locations of cobalt mines worldwide
Cold Front
North America
The leading edge of a cold air mass
Colonial Possessions, 1914
World
The territorial possessions of the world controlled by European powers, the Ottoman Empire, Japan, and the United States in 1914
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Members
World
Member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, an organization founded in 1994 to promote free trade among its members
Continental Boundaries
World
Locations of the continental boundary lines between North America and South America, Africa and Asia, and Europe and Asia
Continental Shelf
World
Extent of the world's continental shelves, which are extensions of continents submerged by the oceans
Cool Currents
World
Cool water oceanic currents.
Copper Mines
World
The world's copper mines
Copper Production by Country
World
Production of copper by country
Core Diamond Mining Areas
Sub-Saharan Africa
Core area of diamond mining in Sub-Saharan Africa
Corn and Maize Production
World
Total annual production of maize and corn by country
Corn Production
North America
Annual corn production in North America by state or province
Cotton Production (U.S.)
North America
Annual U.S. cotton production by state
Countries at War or with Serious Insurrections since 1995
World
Wars and other conflicts, by country since 1995
COVID-19 Case Mortality Rate
World
COVID-19 deaths as a percentage of all cases by country
COVID-19 Deaths
World
Total deaths from COVID-19 by country
COVID-19 Mortality Rate
World
COVID-19 mortality rate as a percentage of total population by country
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
World
Number of vaccinations per 100 people by country. Each vaccination or booster shot received is counted in the total.
Crude Birth Rate
World
The number of live births occurring during the year per 1,000 people, 2022
Crude Death Rate
World
The number of deaths occurring during the year per 1,000 people, 2020
Crude Oil Production by Country
World
Production of crude oil by country
Cultural Diffusion
World
Direction of diffusion of key cultural innovations out of the world's culture hearths
Daily Caloric Intake
World
Daily available food supply (measured in kilocalories) as determined by food production, imports, exports, and changes in stocks per person in a country
Daily Nutritional Intake
World
Average dietary energy supply adequacy, as a percentage of the estimated amount of daily energy needed to maintain health, growth, and an appropriate level of physical activity
Days with Heavy Fog
North America
Average annual number of days in North America with heavy fog, where fog has made driving conditions dangerous
Deforestation: Net Loss, 2000-2015
World
Areas of the world experiencing tree cover loss
Dependency Ratio
World
The ratio of the number of people in ages not in the labor force (ages 0–15 and 65 and older) compared to the number of people in ages typically in the labor force (ages 15–64). A higher ratio indicates more people outside of typical workforce ages.
Desalinization Plants
World
Locations and capacities of desalinization plants worldwide
Deserts and Desertification Risk
World
Deserts and areas of the world at risk for desertification because of factors such as climate shift, drought, overgrazing, and land degradation. The various classifications were determined by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Diamond Mines
World
The world's diamond mines
Diamond Production by Country
World
Production of diamonds by country
Distribution of Calcium Carbonate in Modern Surface Sediments
Oceans
Percentage of ocean surface comprised of calcium carbonate.
Distribution of Neritic (Nearshore) and Pelagic (Open Ocean) Sediments
Oceans
Composition and distribution of ocean sediments.
Doppler Radar Sites (U.S.)
North America
Locations of U.S. National Weather Service Doppler radars
Drought Risk
World
Areas of the world at risk for future drought. Risk is determined by a combination of environmental factors (e.g., historic drought occurrence), human factors that affect the likelihood of drought exposure (e.g., crop production, grazing, etc.) and social, economic, and infrastructure factors that affect how well a population can cope with drought (e.g., water impoundment and delivery).
Drug Cultivation and Production Regions
World
Major growing and production regions of coca, cocaine, cannabis, opium, and heroin
Early Sub-Saharan States and Empires
Sub-Saharan Africa
Empires of Sub-Saharan Africa prior to European colonization
Earthquake Hazard Areas (U.S.)
North America
Areas in the United States with greater than 1% probability of potentially damaging ground shaking in one year
Earthquakes
World
Time series data showing locations and Richter scale magnitudes of significant earthquakes from 1800 BCE to 2019. Use timeline controls at bottom of the map to display data by time period.
East African Community (EAC) Members
Sub-Saharan Africa
Member states of the East African Community, an organization founded in 1967 to create a common market and common currency among its members
Ebola Outbreaks, 1976–2022
Sub-Saharan Africa
Confirmed and probable cases of Ebola
Ecological Regions: Level 1 Regions
North America
Extent of the Level I Ecological Regions of North America
Ecological Regions: Level 2 Borders
North America
Level 2 Ecological Regions of North America. There are more than 50 such regions, which are areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources.
Ecological Regions: Level 2 Labels
North America
Level 2 Ecological Regions of North America. There are more than 50 such regions, which are areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources.
Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) Members
Sub-Saharan Africa
Member states of the Economic Community of Central African States, an organization founded to achieve collective autonomy, raise the standard of living of its populations, and maintain economic stability through harmonious cooperation
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Members
Sub-Saharan Africa
Member states of the Economic Community of West African States, an organization founded in 1975 to promote economic integration among its members
Effectiveness of World Fisheries Management
Oceans
An ecosystem vitality index within EEZs calculated from the percentage of a country’s total catch that comes from overexploited or collapsed stocks, the health of a country’s fishing stock based on expected catch and changes over time, and the percentage of fish caught by trawling.
Electricity from Hydroelectric Power
World
Total annual production of electricity from hydroelectric power as a percentage of total electricity production.
Electricity from Nuclear Power
World
Total annual production of electricity from nuclear power as a percentage of total electricity production
Electricity from Solar Power
World
Total annual production of electricity from solar power, as a percentage of total electricity production, by country
Electricity from Wind Power
World
Total annual production of electricity from wind power as a percentage of total electricity production, by country
Electricity Generation from Hydroelectric Power
World
Total annual production of electricity from hydroelectric power
Electricity Generation from Nuclear Power
World
Total annual production of electricity from nuclear power
Electricity Generation from Solar Power
World
Total annual production of electricity from solar power
Electricity Generation from Wind Power
World
Total annual production of electricity from wind power
Electric Vehicle Adoption
World
Electric and hybrid vehicles as a percentage of new vehicles purchased
Energy Consumption
World
Total annual consumption of primary energy, including nonrenewable sources (petroleum, natural gas, coal, and uranium) and renewable sources (solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal energy)
English as Official or de facto Language
World
Countries where English is an official (or serves as a de facto) language
Ethnic and Cultural Regions
North America
Distinctive contemporary cultural regions of North America
Ethnic Boundaries
Sub-Saharan Africa
The territorial extent of ethnic groups in Sub-Saharan Africa
Ethnic Diversity
World
Ethnic diversity, ranging from situations where a country's population is comprised of multiple ethnic groups to those that have a high degree of ethnic homogeneity, by country
Ethnic Groups (Iraq and Iran)
Southwest Asia and North Africa
Ethnic minority groups of Iran and Iraq
European Monetary Union (“Euroland”)
Europe
Current members of the European Monetary Union
European Settlement Expansion
North America
European settlement in North America from 1750–1910. Use timeline controls at bottom of the map to display data by time period.
European Union (EU)
Europe
Member states of the European Union (EU). Use timeline controls at bottom of map to display members by year of entrance into the EU.
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
World
The extent of the sea zone extending 200 nautical miles from the coast over which a country has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources.
Exports
World
The value of all goods and other market services provided from one country to the rest of the world
Facebook Users
World
The number of Facebook users in millions, by country
Family Farms (U.S.)
North America
Farms in the United States that are corporations, limited liability corporations, or family operations with 50% or more ownership interest held by operator or persons related by blood, marriage, or adoption
Family Households (U.S.)
North America
Family households in the United States as percentage of all households. A family household contains at least two persons: the householder and at least one other person related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption.
Farm Area (Acreage)
North America
The number of acres in farms in North America, by state
Farms with Any Poultry (U.S.)
North America
The number of farms in the United States with any poultry sold, which includes all farms with sales of poultry, poultry hatched, or eggs
Farm Workers Working Fewer than 150 Days (U.S.)
North America
Hired farm workers in the United States working fewer than 150 days per calendar year
Female Age at First Marriage
World
Mean female age at first marriage shows the average length of single life expressed in years among those females who marry before age 50
Fishing Sustainability
World
Flooding (U.S.)
North America
Number of flood events between 1950 and 2020.
Floods
World
The number of floods recorded between 1985 and 2011 for select world rivers
Foreign Born Population
World
Percentage of a country’s total population born in a different country
Foreign Direct Investment
World
The amount of investment associated with a resident in one economy in enterprises in another economy
Forests by Country
World
Percentage of land area covered by forest
Forest Types, 1900
Southeast Asia
Extent of Southeast Asia's forests in 1900
Former Soviet Republics
Eurasia
Former Republics of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)
Former Warsaw Pact Members
Europe
Member states of the Warsaw Pact, a collective defense treaty involving the Soviet Union and states in Eastern Europe between 1955 and 1991
Fossil Fuel Exports
World
Fossil fuel exports as a percentage of total exports by country
Fragile States Index
World
A map of the world by country showing the stability or the fragility of that country's government
Freedom of Press / Safety of Journalists
World
Freedom of Press and Safety of Journalist by country using the global index score. A higher score indicates more freedom and safety
French as Official or de facto Language
World
Countries where French is an official (or serves as a de facto) language
Gender Development Index (GDI)
World
The Gender Development Index (GDI) is an adjustment to the Human Development Index (HDI) score, which is a composite of life expectancy, education, and per-capita income indicators. The GDI adjusts the HDI for gender gaps in the HDI variables. Values approaching 1.0 indicate gender equality, values greater than 1.0 indicate higher development for women when compared to men, and values less than 1.0 indicate lower levels of development for women when compared to men.
General Area of Sedimentary Formations Favorable to Oil
North America
Geologic formations in North America favorable to the location of petroleum
General Paths of Tropical Storms
World
General paths of tropical storms.
Geographic Areas Under Dispute
World
Territories being disputed by two or more countries as of 2017
Geology Rock Type
World
Predominant rock type or geological era
Glacial Loss 2010-2020
World
Loss of glacial ice between 1961 and 2016 measured using satellite imagery and field observations.
Global Food Security
World
A scoring of food security (0-100, with 100 being the most secure) constructed from 34 indicators to assess which countries are most and least vulnerable to food insecurity through the categories of affordability, availability, quality & safety, as well as the impact of natural resources and resilience have on food security.
Global Mean Temperature, January
World
The global mean temperature for January; calculated by averaging daily temperatures (the mean of high and low temperatures) dating from 1880 to the present for a regularly spaced array of continental, oceanic, and Antarctic meteorological stations covering the globe
Global Mean Temperature, July
World
The global mean temperature for July; calculated by averaging daily temperatures (the mean of high and low temperatures) dating from 1880 to the present for a regularly spaced array of continental, oceanic, and Antarctic meteorological stations covering the globe
Global Surface Warming: Best-Case Projections
World
Projection of surface temperatures for the 2081–2100 period using the RCP2.6 model, which integrates change in annual mean surface temperature, change in annual mean precipitation, in percentages, and change in average sea level relative to the 1986–2005 period. RCP2.6 represents future change in atmospheric temperature if cumulative greenhouse gas emissions are reduced 70 percent between 2010 and 2100.
Global Surface Warming: Worst-Case Projections (IPCC)
World
Projection of surface temperatures for the 2081–2100 period using the RCP8.5 model, which integrates change in annual mean surface temperature, change in annual mean precipitation, in percentages, and change in average sea level relative to the 1986–2005 period. RCP8.5 represents future change in atmospheric temperature if there is no reduction in cumulative greenhouse gas emissions between 2010 and 2100.
Global Surface Warming: Worst-Case Projections (NASA)
World
A representation of the annual mean surface temperature, given a worst-case projection based on projected or predicted models of comparatively high greenhouse-gas emissions for surface temperature changes relative to the average temperatures during the late 20th century (2081–2100), using assumptions commonly referred to RCP 8.5 in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) abstracts.
Global Temperature Change
World
The changing global surface temperature in degrees Fahrenheit since 1880 (when a reasonably global distribution of meteorological stations was established).
Global Terrorist Attacks
World
The deadliest acts of terrorism from 1970 to 2016. These violent acts were aimed at attaining a political, economic, religious, or social goal, and there is evidence of an intention to coerce, intimidate, or convey some other message to a larger audience (or audiences) than the immediate victims.
Global Winds and General Circulation of the Atmosphere, January
Oceans
General circulation of global winds in January
Global Winds and General Circulation of the Atmosphere, July
Oceans
General circulation of global winds in July
Golden Triangle
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia's main opium-producing area
Gold Mines
World
The world's gold mines
Gold Production by Country
World
Production of gold by country
Great Wall
East Asia
Location of the Great Wall of China
Gross National Income per Capita
World
The gross national income per capita
Gross National Income per Capita at Purchasing Power Parity
World
GNI per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP) in international dollars. An international dollar would buy in the cited country a comparable amount of goods and services that a U.S. dollar would buy in the United States. This term is often used in conjunction with PPP data.
Groundwater Salinization
World
Areas of saline groundwater (> 5 g/l total dissolved solids (TDS)).
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Members
Southwest Asia and North Africa
Member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, an organization founded in 1981 to promote economic, political, and military coordination among its members
Gun Deaths (US)
North America
Number of gun deaths per state
Gun Ownership
World
Gun Ownership (US)
North America
Percent of the population that owns one or more firearms by state
Habitat Fragmentation
World
Magnitude of habitat fragmentation, caused by agriculture, urban infrastructure, roads, or railroads.
Health Insurance Coverage (US)
North America
Percentage of people with health care coverage by U.S. county
Herder's Environment
World
Areas of the world conducive to the spread of pastoralism (approximately 500 CE–1500 CE)
High- and Low-Pressure Zones, January
World
Locations of high- and low-atmospheric pressure at mean sea level during January.
High- and Low-Pressure Zones, July
World
Locations of high- and low-atmospheric pressure at mean sea level during July
Higher Education Enrollment
World
Ratio of students enrolled to total population in tertiary education age (18–24) group. Percentages can exceed 100% where students attending colleges and universities come from outside the 18- to 24-age group.
High Pressure
North America
A region where atmospheric pressure at the surface is greater than surrounding areas
Hispanic American Population
North America
Hispanic or Latino population as a percentage of the total U.S. population, by county
HIV and AIDS Prevalence
World
The number of adults (aged 15–49) living with HIV and AIDS per 1,000 people, by country
HIV (U.S.)
North America
The number of persons in the United States with HIV per 100,000 persons, by state
Households Headed by Single Mothers with Children Younger than 18 (U.S.)
North America
Households headed by single mothers with children younger than 18 years as percentage of all households by U.S. county
Human Development Index (HDI)
World
Human Development Index scores, by country. HDI is a composite of life expectancy, education, and per capita income indicators, which are used to rank countries into four tiers of human development: very high, high, medium, and low. The rankings are viewed as the extent to which people are able to do things in life. HDI is a measure of the "potential" that people have to achieve economic and social goals, not necessarily whether all persons actually achieve such goals.
Human Occupation
Australia & Oceania
Areas of Australia, New Zealand, and Oceanina settled before 2500 BCE, settled by 1200 BCE, settled by 200 BCE, settled by 400 CE, and settled by 800 CE.
Human Rights Abuses
World
The Political Terror Scale, which is a yearly measure of state-inflicted political "terror" such as torture, disappearances, and political imprisonment. The rankings are as follows: (1) Countries are under a secure rule of law, people are not imprisoned for their views, and torture is rare or exceptional. Political murders are rare. (2) There is a limited amount of imprisonment for nonviolent political activity. However, a few persons are affected; torture and beating are exceptional. Political murder is rare. (3) There is extensive political imprisonment. Execution or other political murders and brutality may be common. Unlimited detention, with or without trial, for political views is accepted. (4) The practices of level 3 are expanded to larger numbers. Murders, disappearances, and torture are part of life. Despite its generality, on this level, terror affects primarily those who interest themselves in politics or ideas. (5) The terrors of level 4 have been extended to the whole population. The leaders of these societies place no limits on the means or thoroughness with which they pursue personal or ideological goals. Levels are based on the U.S. State Department data set.
Human Trafficking
World
The U.S. Department of State classifies countries into three tiers according to the severity of the human-trafficking problem in a country and the government’s commitment to combatting trafficking. Tier 1 (the lowest level) are countries that meet the standards for elimination of human trafficking; Tier 2 countries are making progress toward meeting the standards, Tier-2 Watch List countries (designated as 2.5 on the map) are Tier 2 countries that need more evidence to confirm their status. Tier 3 countries do not fully meet the minimum standards to eliminate trafficking and are making no effor to do so.
Hurricane
North America
A violent, tropical, cyclonic storm of the western North Atlantic, having wind speeds of, or in excess of, 74 miles per hour
Hydroelectric Power Production
World
The world's primary regions for producing hydroelectricity at dammed river power plants
Idealized Conveyer-belt Circulation
World
High-density waters slowly drift into all oceans. Deep water returns to the surface in localized areas of upwelling and also as gradual, uniform upwelling throughout the ocean basins. Surface currents complete the conveyer by returning water to the source areas.
Imports
World
The net value of grain imports and exports by country in millions of U.S. dollars. Positive values indicate exports exceeding imports; negative values indicate imports exceeding exports.
Income Inequality
World
Income inequality by country measured by the GINI Index. A higher number indicates greater inequality.
Income Inequality (USA)
North America
A map of income inequality as measured by the GINI index. A higher number represents higher levels of inequality.
India Female Literacy
South Asia
Female literacy rate by Indian state
Indigenous Languages
Latin America
Languages native to a region and spoken by indigenous people. Often, indigenous languages are minority languages.
Infant Mortality Rate
World
The annual number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births by country
Inland and Intracoastal Waterway
North America
Navigable inlands and intracoastal waterways in North America
Insolation
World
Average annual levels of solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface
Internally Displaced Persons
World
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) who are displaced due to conflict, as of 2022
Internet Users
World
The number of Internet users per 1,000 people, by country
Intertropical Convergence Zone, January
World
Location of the Intertropical Convergence Zone during January.
Intertropical Convergence Zone, July
World
Location of the Intertropical Convergence Zone during July
Iodine Mines
World
The world's iodine mines
Iron Ore Mines
World
The world's iron ore mines
Iron Ore Production by Country
World
Production of iron ore by country
Irrigated Crop Intensity
World
A measure of comparing the amount of land in irrigated crops is shown as a percentage of all land that is equipped (available) for irrigation. Areas of double-cropping—where the same area is cultivated and irrigated twice in a year—are counted twice. Thus, the land in irrigated crops can exceed 100%.
Isobars, January
World
Atmospheric pressure at mean sea level for the month of January
Isobars, July
World
Atmospheric pressure at mean sea level for July 2015
Keystone Pipeline
North America
Location of the Keystone oil pipeline system, which extends from Alberta, Canada to refineries in Illinois and Texas
Lake Desiccation
World
Lakes that have been shrinking from climate change, human activities, or combinations of both
Land Cover
World
Land cover type classifications, including water, evergreen forest, deciduous forest, mixed forest, shrublands, savannas, grasslands, permanent wetlands, urban and built-up, cropland and natural vegetation, snow and ice, and barren or sparsely vegetated
Language Families
Central Asia
The predominant language families of Central Asia. Language families are groups of languages related through descent from a common ancestral language.
Language Families
East Asia
The predominant language families of East Asia. Language families are groups of languages related through descent from a common ancestral language.
Language Families
Australia & Oceania
The predominant language families of Australia and Oceania. Language families are groups of languages related through descent from a common ancestral language.
Language Families
World
The world's major language families. Language families are groups of languages related through descent from a common ancestral language.
Languages by Country
World
The languages spoken in each country. Numbers in legend indicate each country's number of official languages. Scroll over each country for a list of official and predominant languages.
Languages - Russian Domain
Eurasia
Languages within the Russian domain
Language Subfamilies
Europe
The predominant language subfamilies of Europe. A language subfamily is a major division of a language family, above a language branch.
Lapis Lazuli Mines
World
The world's lapis lazuli mines
Large Chinese Communities
Southeast Asia
Areas in Southeast Asia with large Chinese populations
Largest Racial Group (U.S.)
North America
Most populous racial group in the United States by county
Latin America, 1650
World
Political geography of colonial South America in 1650. The viceroyalties of New Spain and Peru were controlled by the Spanish, and the viceroyalty of Brazil was controlled by the Portuguese.
Latin America, 1830
World
Political geography of South America in 1830. By 1830, all parts of South America, except the Guianas, had achieved political independence from European colonial powers.
Latin American Integration Association (ALADI)
World
Member states of the Latin American Integration Association
Lead Mines
World
The world's lead mines
Lead Production by Country
World
Production of lead by country
Life Expectancy
World
Life expectancy, the average number of years a person is expected to live, by country.
Lightning Frequency
World
Lightning flashes per square kilometer per year (flashes/km²/year)
Literacy Rate
World
The percentage of the population, age 15 years or older, who has the ability to read, write, and use arithmetic. Some countries, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia do not report these rates to UNESCO.
Lithium Mines
World
Locations of lithium mines worldwide
Low Pressure
North America
A region where atmospheric pressure at the surface is lower than surrounding areas
Major Cities of More than 5 Million
World
Cities with populations greater than 5 million
Major Dams
World
Dams with a reported storage capacity of 5,000 million cubic meters (5,000,000,000 cubic meters) or more
Major Drainage Basins
World
The world's drainage basins: land areas where surface water converges to a single point
Major Drug Routes
World
Major routes of delivery in the global drug trade.
Major Drug Trade Financial and Transit Centers
World
Major financial and transit centers of the global drug trade.
Major Escarpments
World
Location of major escarpments, which are steep slopes forming from faulting or erosion
Major Foreign Enclaves and Exclaves
World
The world's primary enclaves (political territories completely surrounded by another political entity) and exclaves (political territories geographically separated from the main part of a country by a neighboring political entity)
Major Hearths
World
Locations of major culture hearths, areas of cultural innovation that gave rise to a particular culture region
Major Industrial Centers
World
The world's major centers of industrial production
Major Iron-Producing Areas in North America
North America
Locations of major iron-producing areas in North America
Major Karst Regions
World
Major karst regions in the world
Major Landforms
World
The global distribution of Earth's landforms, including mountains, shields, plains, basins, ice caps, and isolated areas of volcanic activity
Major Manufacturing Regions
North America
Locations of major manufacturing regions in North America
Major Rail Route
North America
Major railroads of North America
Major Soil Orders
World
The world's major soil orders
Major Territorial Acquisitions (U.S.)
North America
Major territorial acquisitions by the United States
Major U.S. Military Sites
Southwest Asia and North Africa
Locations of major U.S. military installations in Southwest Asia
Major Waterfalls and Cataracts
World
Locations of the world's major waterfalls and cataracts
Malaria Risk Areas
Sub-Saharan Africa
Areas of elevated occurrence of malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa
Male-Female Ratio
World
Ratio of males to females by country.
Male-to-Female Ratio by County (U.S.)
North America
Counties of the United States, showing whether the population is majority male, majority female, or equally male and female
Manganese Mines
World
The world's leading manganese mines
Manganese Production by Country
World
Production of manganese by country
Mangrove swamps
World
Location of mangrove swamps.
Marine Sediment Thickness
Oceans
Thickness of oceanic sediments.
Marine Territorial Claims
World
Extent of oceanic territorial claims, including the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The EEZ is a sea zone extending 200 nautical miles from a coastline prescribed by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea over which a state has special rights regarding the exploration and use of marine resources, including energy production from water and wind.
Mass Protests
World
The number of protests with a peak size over 100,000 per country, 2019-2023
Mass Shootings (U.S.)
World
Shootings in public places in the United States resulting in four or more victims killed by the attacker. The dataset excludes shootings stemming from more conventionally motivated crimes such as armed robbery or gang violence.
Maternal Mortality Rate
World
The annual number of female deaths per 100,000 live births by country.
Maternity Leave
World
The mandatory minimum number of calendar days that legally must be paid by the government, the employer, or both to a mother related to the birth of a child. Maternity leave is only available to the mother; it does not cover parental leave that is available to both parents.
Mean Sea-Surface Temperature
Oceans
Average sea-surface temperatures between 1990 and 2020
Meat Production
World
Total meat production by country.
Megacities
World
The world's megacities, urban areas where single cities or clusters of cities have at least 10 million people
Mercosur
Latin America
Member states of Mercosur, an organization founded in 1991 to promote free trade among its members
Migration from the Caribbean to Canada
World
Migration flows from Caribbean states and territories to Canada
Migration from the Caribbean to the Netherlands
World
Migration flows from Caribbean states and territories to the Netherlands
Migration from the Caribbean to the United States
World
Migration flows from Caribbean states and territories to the United States
Military Expenditures
World
Military expenditures as a percentage of GDP, by country
Milk Cows
North America
Number of milk cows in North America by state or province
Milk Production
World
Milk production, in millions of metric tons, by country.
Monkey Pox
World
Monkey pox cases by country
Movement of Peoples
World
Prehistoric movements of people engaging in herding
Municipal Solid Waste per Capita
World
Amount of municipal solid waste generated by countries per capita
Muslim Populations
Sub-Saharan Africa
Areas where Islam is the majority religion or a large minority religion
National Capitals
World
Capital cities of sovereign states
National Parks
World
Locations of terrestrial and marine protected areas
Native American Culture Areas
North America
Native American cultural areas by geography
NATO Members
World
Member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Natural Gas Consumption (%)
World
Natural gas consumption as a percentage of world consumption by country
Natural Gas Production (%)
World
Natural gas production as a percentage of global production by country
Natural Gas Production by Country
World
Total natural gas production by country
Natural Gas Supply Areas
North America
Major natural gas-producing regions in North America
Netflix Subscribers
World
Number of Netflix subscribers by country
Net Migration Rate
World
Net migration rate (the difference between the immigration and emigration rates), by country during 2015.
Net Value of Grain Imports and Exports
World
The net value of grain imports and exports by country in millions of U.S. dollars. Positive values indicate exports exceeding imports; negative values indicate imports exceeding exports.
Nickel Mines
World
The world's nickel mines
Nickel Production by Country
World
Production of nickel by country
Nitrate Mines
World
The world's nitrate mines
Nitrogen Oxide (NOₓ) Emissions
World
Total annual emissions of nitrogen oxides by country
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Members
World
Member states of the North American Free Trade Agreement, an organization founded in 1994 to create a trade bloc in North America with Canada, Mexico, and the United States
Nuclear Site Capacity
World
Location and capacity of current, operating nuclear power plants. Capacity is defined as the maximum electrical power each plant can generate continuously throughout a prolonged period of operation under reference ambient conditions.
Ocean Bathymetry
Oceans
Ocean depth, in meters
Ocean Circulation Sinks
World
Circulation sinks are source areas for deep water in high-latitude regions where surface water cools, increases in density, and sinks.
Ocean Climate Zones
Oceans
Generalized zones of oceanic climate
Ocean Fishing
World
Percent of fish caught wild by country
Oil Consumption (%)
World
Oil consumption as a percentage of global consumption by country
Oil Pipelines
World
Locations of global oil pipelines
Oil Production (%)
World
Oil production as a percentage of global production by country
Oil Refineries
World
Major oil refineries with a capacity of, or more than, 100,000 billion barrels per day
Oil Shale or Tar Sands
North America
Locations of major sedimentary rock formations and loose sands containing petroleum in North America
Oil Slicks (1990s)
World
Generalized historical oil slicks.
Opioid Deaths (U.S.)
North America
Opioid deaths per 100,000 people by state
Opium Poppy Cultivation
World
Estimated levels of opium poppy cultivation
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Members
World
Member states of Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), an international cartel founded in 1960 to coordinate petroleum production among its members
Original Tillers' Environment
World
Locations of early forms of crop agriculture (approximately 500 CE–1500 CE)
Origin of International Migrants Residing in Brazil, 2020
World
Number of foreign-born people living in Brazil as of 2015, by country of origin
Origin of International Migrants Residing in China, 2020
World
Number of people living in China who are citizen of another country as of 2020, by country of origin
Origin of International Migrants Residing in France, 2020
World
Number of foreign-born people living in France as of 2015, by country of origin
Origin of International Migrants Residing in the United Kingdom, 2020
World
Number of foreign-born people living in the United Kingdom as of 2015, by country of origin
Origin of International Migrants Residing in the United States, 2020
World
Number of foreign-born people living in the United States as of 2020, by country of origin
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
Australia & Oceania
Countries in Australia and Oceania that are member states of the Pacific Islands Forum, an organization founded in 1971 to enhance the economic and social well-being of the people of the South Pacific and foster cooperation among member governments
Peak Drought Record, 2016 (U.S.)
North America
Intensity of drought conditions on March 1, 2016
Per Capita Gross Domestic Product
World
Gross domestic product per capita by country
Per Capita Gross Domestic Product (China)
East Asia
Gross domestic product for China's administrative areas
Per Capita Gross Domestic Product (Mexico & Brazil)
Latin America
Gross domestic product for administrative subregions in Mexico and Brazil
Per Capita Gross Domestic Product (North America)
North America
Gross domestic product for administrative subregions (states, provinces, etc.)
Performance during 2008–2009 Recession (U.S.)
North America
Impact of the 2008–2009 economic recession on selected metropolitan areas of the United States
Permanent Cropland
World
Percentage of total land area that is used for crop production
Persons Living in Poverty (U.S.)
North America
Percentage of the U.S. population living at or below the poverty level, by county
Petroleum and Natural Gas Production
World
The world's primary regions for producing petroleum and natural gas
Phosphate Mines
World
The world's phosphate mines
Phosphates Production by Country
World
Production of phosphates by country
Physiological Density
World
Physiological population density, or the number of persons per unit area of arable land, by country.
Platinum Mines
World
The world's platinum mines
Platinum Production by Country
World
Production of platinum by country
Political Borders, 1914
World
A map displaying political borders in 1914 marked in green. The map shows the divisions between countries across all continents. Some of the borders shown are between the United States and Canada, between India and Nepal, and China and Mongolia.
Political Borders, 1950
World
The political units and borders of the world in 1950
Political Units, 1914
World
State political borders in 1914
Political Units, 1950
World
The political units of the world in 1950
Poor Urban Air Quality
World
Ambient (outdoor) air pollution levels represented by annual mean concentration of particulate matter smaller than 10 (PM₁₀), for cities of the world with more than 100,000 inhabitants
Population 65 Years and Older (U.S.)
North America
Percentage of the U.S. population aged 65 or older by county
Population (Arithmetic) Density by Country
World
Population density by country, measured as a country's population divided by its total area
Population Change 2000–2010 (U.S.)
North America
Percentage change in U.S. population by county, 2000–2010
Population Growth Rates
World
Population growth rate, measured as a percentage change in population including births, deaths, immigration, and emigration by country
Population Growth Rates of Indian Political Units, 2006–2016
South Asia
Percentage population change of states and union territories of India
Population Older than Age 65
World
Percentage of a country's population that is older than age 65
Population Undernourished
World
Percentage of the population having insufficient food or other substances for good health and condition.
Population Younger than 18 Years (U.S.)
North America
Percentage of the U.S. population younger than the age of 18, by county
Population Younger than Age 15
World
Percentage of a country's population younger than 15 years of age.
Populist Governments Since 2000
World
Countries with at least one populist government since 2000
Portuguese as Official or de facto Language
World
Countries where Portuguese is an official (or serves as a de facto) language
Power Plants
World
Locations of electricity-generating plants with capacity greater than 100 megawatts
Precipitation Anomalies El Niño Years
United States
A composite of precipitation anomalies during El Niño from November to March during the following years: 1958, 1966, 1973, 1983, 1987, 1992, 1996, 1998, and 2010. Anomalies are the average precipitation differences from the base period 1951–2010. When sea surface temperatures in the tropical eastern Pacific rise well above normal, it is known as an El Niño event.
Precipitation Anomalies La Niña Years
United States
A composite of precipitation anomalies during La Niña from November to March during the following years: 1955, 1956, 1965, 1971, 1974, 1976, 1989, 1999, and 2011. Anomalies are the average precipitation differences from the base period 1951–2010. When sea surface temperatures in the tropical eastern Pacific drop below normal, it is known as a La Niña event.
Prevailing Agricultural Practices
World
Prevailing agricultural practices
Primary Occupation of Farm Operator (U.S.)
North America
Percentage of principal farm operators reporting their primary occupation as farming
Principal Aquifers
North America
Locations of various aquifers in North America, including consolidated rock aquifers, which are made up of mostly volcanic rocks in the Northwest and mostly sandstone and limestone elsewhere; combination aquifers, which are sand and gravel aquifers overlying productive rock aquifers; and productive aquifers, which have a 0.4 liter/second potential
Prison Population
World
Number of persons imprisoned per 100,000 people by country.
Producing Oil Fields In North America
North America
The locations of producing oil fields in North America
Proven Coal Reserves
World
Coal reserves as a percentage of known world reserves by country
Proven Natural Gas Reserves
World
Natural gas reserves as a percentage of known world reserves by country
Proven Oil Reserves
World
Petroleum reserves as a percentage of known world reserves by country
Provinces of Origin
Southeast Asia
Source areas of Chinese migrants into Southeast Asia
Rate of Natural Increase (RNI)
World
Rate of natural increase, which is the crude birth rate minus the crude death rate, excluding population changes resulting from immigration and emigration, by country
Refugees by Country of Origin
World
Number of refugees by country of origin, 2018.
Refugees by Destination
World
Number of refugees, by host destination, during 2018
Regions of Weaker-Performing Cities
North America
Portions of the United States where cities had weak economic performance relative to other U.S. cities
Religious Affiliations (U.S.)
North America
A map showing religious affiliations in the United States based on data from the Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA).
Religious Groups
Sub-Saharan Africa
The major religious groups of Sub-Saharan Africa
Religious Practitioners
World
Distribution of world major religions, as well as, folk and tribal religions
Remittances: Inflow
World
Inflows of migrant remittances, in millions of U.S. dollars
Remittances: Outflow
World
Outflows of migrant remittances in millions of U.S. dollars
Rice Production
World
Total annual rice production, by country.
Rice Production (U.S.)
North America
Rice production in metric tons by state
Ring of Fire
World
Location of the Ring of Fire, a tectonic zone with many active volcanoes and earthquakes
Rural Ethnic European Settlements
North America
Contemporary rural ethnic European settlements in North America
Salt Marshes
World
Location of salt marshes.
Satellite Image of Land Vegetation Index
World
Our lives depend upon plants and trees. They feed us and give us clothes. They absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen we need to breathe. Plants even provide many of our medicines and building materials. When the plants and trees around us change, these changes can affect our health, our environment, and our economy. For these reasons, and more, scientists monitor plant life around the world. Today, scientists use NASA satellites to map the "greenness" of all Earth's lands. These vegetation index maps show where and how much green leaf vegetation was growing for the time period shown.
Satellite Image of Ocean Chlorophyll
Oceans
Concentrations of chlorophyll-containing phytoplankton, tiny, floating plants that are an important part of the ocean's food chain. When phytoplankton grow in large numbers they make the ocean appear greenish.
Scattered Indigenous Language Communities
Latin America
Linguistic geography of South America
School Shootings (U.S.)
North America
Shootings at K-12 schools in the United States since 1970.
Sea Ice Extent
World
Mean extent of Arctic and Antarctic sea ice between 1981 and 2010
Sea-Level Rise Vulnerability (1 m)
World
Areas vulnerable to a 1-meter rise in sea level
Sea-Level Rise Vulnerability (2 m)
World
Areas vulnerable to a 2-meter rise in sea level
Sea-Level Rise Vulnerability (70 m)
World
Areas vulnerable to a 70-meter rise in sea level, given worst-case scenario conditions
Seasonal Precipitation, April to September
World
Average precipitation between April 1 and September 30
Seasonal Precipitation, October to March
World
Average precipitation between October 1 and March 31
Sea-Surface Temperature Anomalies: El Niño
Oceans
A composite of sea-surface temperature anomalies during El Niño from November to March during the following years: 1958, 1966, 1973, 1983, 1987, 1992, 1996, and 1998. When sea-surface temperatures in the tropical eastern Pacific rise well above normal, it is known as an El Niño event.
Sea-Surface Temperature Anomalies: La Niña
Oceans
A composite of sea-surface temperature anomalies during La Niña from November to March during the following years: 1955, 1956, 1965, 1971, 1974, 1976, 1989, and 1999. When sea-surface temperatures in the tropical eastern Pacific drop below normal, it is known as a La Niña event.
Second-Largest Racial Group (U.S.)
North America
The second-largest racial group in the United States, by county
Selected Native Land Reserves
North America
Land set aside for native or aboriginal groups in selected countries
Selected Native Land Reserves (Australia)
Australia & Oceania
Land set aside for native or aboriginal groups in Australia
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
World
Member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a political, economic, and security organization created in 2001
Silk Road (China)
East Asia
Location of the Silk Road within China
Silver Mines
World
The world's silver mines
Silver Production by Country
World
Production of silver by country
Soft Drink Dialects
North America
The distribution of generic names given to soft drinks in North America
Soil Erosion
World
Areas of soil degradation where human activities result in high or very high levels of water and wind erosion
South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) Members
South Asia
Member states of the South Asian Free Trade Area, an organization founded in 2004 to create a free trade area among its members
Southern African Development Community (SADC) Members
Sub-Saharan Africa
Member states of the Southern African Development Community, an organization founded in 1980 to enhance economic cooperation among its members
Soybean Production
North America
Total soybean production in the United States
Spanish as Official or de facto Language
World
Countries where Spanish is an official (or serves as a de facto) language
Spread of Agriculture
World
The direction of the spread of crop agriculture from early core areas
Students per Teacher in Primary School
World
Pupils per teacher in primary education by country.
Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) Emissions
World
Total annual emissions of sulfur dioxide by country
Tectonic Hotspots
World
Locations of tectonic hotspots—areas in the mantle where heat rises as a thermal plume from deep in the Earth.
Temperature Anomalies: El Niño Years
United States
A composite of temperature anomalies during El Niño from November to March during the following years: 1958, 1966, 1973, 1983, 1987, 1992, 1996, 1998, and 2010. Anomalies are the average temperature differences from the base period 1951-2010. When sea surface temperatures in the tropical eastern Pacific rise well above normal, it's known as an El Niño event.
Temperature Anomalies: La Niña Years
United States
A composite of temperature anomalies during La Niña from November to March during the following years: 1955, 1956, 1965, 1971, 1974, 1976, 1989, 1999, and 2011. Anomalies are the average temperature differences from the base period 1951-2010. When sea surface temperatures in the tropical eastern Pacific drop below normal, it's known as a La Niña event.
The Eastern Pacific Garbage Patch
Oceans
Also known as the Pacific trash vortex, it is a widely-dispersed area of marine debris in the north-central Pacific Ocean covering 1.6 million square kilometers (618,000 square miles).
Thunderstorm Occurrence
North America
Thunderstorm occurrence in North America
Tin Mine Production by Country
World
Production of tin by country
Tin Mines
World
The world's tin mines
Tobacco Production (U.S.)
North America
Tobacco production in the United States, in metric tons
Total Debt Service (Percentage of Gross Nation Income)
World
Costs of principal repayments and interest paid to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a percentage of total gross national income (GNI)
Total Energy Derived from Hydropower
World
Hydroelectricity as a percentage of total energy production
Total Fertility Rate
World
The average number of children that would be born to a woman over her lifetime, by country
Total Migration from the Caribbean to Canada
World
Total number of migrants from the Caribbean to Canada
Tourism Revenues
World
Revenue from international tourism in millions of U.S. dollars
Tourist Arrivals
World
Number of arriving tourists and visitors by country
Trade Balance
World
Balance of trade (import value minus export value) by country. Negative numbers mean a country is importing more dollar value than it is exporting. Positive numbers mean a country is exporting more dollar value than it is importing.
Tropical Cyclone Zones
Oceans
Areas of the world affected by tropical cyclones. In the Americas, tropical cyclones are known as hurricanes; in the western Pacific Ocean, they are known as typhoons; and in the Indian Ocean, they are known as cyclones.
Tropical Forests
World
Locations of equatorial evergreen broadleaf forests, which are forests that receive high rainfall throughout the year
Trough
North America
An elongated area of relatively low atmospheric pressure, often associated with fronts
Tsetse Fly Range
Sub-Saharan Africa
Locations in Sub-Saharan Africa where tsetse flies, the potential transmitters of trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness), are endemic
Tsunami Hazard
World
Coastal areas at risk of being affected by tsunamis.
Tungsten Mines
World
The world's tungsten mines
Tungsten Production by Country
World
Production of tungsten by country
TV Ownership
World
Number of televisions for every 1,000 persons.
Ukraine Migration Into Europe
World
The number of Ukrainian migrants in Europe by country since the invasion by Russia
Unauthorized Immigrant Population (U.S.)
World
Estimated unauthorized immigrant population in the United States, by state
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions since 1995
World
Locations of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions since 1995
United Nations Security Council: Permanent Members
World
Countries comprising the United Nations (UN) Security Council, which is charged with maintaining international peace and security as well as accepting new members into the UN.
United Nations States and Years of Admittance
World
Periods of time when countries became members of the United Nations. Use timeline controls at bottom of the map to display data by year.
Uranium Mines
World
The world's uranium mines
Uranium Production by Country
World
Production of uranium by country
Urban Population
World
Percentage of a country's population living in cities
Urban Population (U.S.)
North America
Percentage of a county's population residing in clusters of at least 2,500 persons
U.S. Counties: Borders
North America
Counties of the United States
U.S. Counties: Fills
North America
Counties of the United States
U.S. Presidential Election by State: Electoral Votes, 2000
North America
Electoral vote totals for the 2000 presidential election by state
U.S. Presidential Election by State: Electoral Votes, 2004
North America
Electoral vote totals for the 2004 presidential election by state
U.S. Presidential Election by State: Electoral Votes, 2008
North America
Electoral vote totals for the 2008 presidential election by state
U.S. Presidential Election by State: Electoral Votes, 2012
North America
Electoral vote totals for the 2012 presidential election by state
U.S. Presidential Election by State: Electoral Votes, 2016
North America
Electoral vote totals for the 2016 presidential election by state
U.S. Presidential Election: Electoral Votes, 2020
North America
Electoral votes won by Joe Biden or Donald Trump by state
U.S. Presidential Election: Popular Vote, 2020 (County)
North America
Percentage of the popular vote by county that went to Donald Trump versus Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election
U.S. Presidential Election: Popular Vote by County, 2000
North America
Percentage of the popular vote by county that went to George W. Bush versus Al Gore in the 2000 presidential election
U.S. Presidential Election: Popular Vote by County, 2004
North America
Percentage of the popular vote by county that went to George W. Bush versus John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election
U.S. Presidential Election: Popular Vote by County, 2008
North America
Percentage of the popular vote by county that went to John McCain versus Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election
U.S. Presidential Election: Popular Vote by County, 2012
North America
Percentage of the popular vote by county that went to Mitt Romney versus Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election
U.S. Presidential Election: Popular Vote by County, 2016
North America
Percentage of the popular vote by county that went to Donald Trump versus Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election
Vacant Housing Units (U.S.)
North America
Percentage of housing in the United States that is vacant, excluding seasonal, recreational, or occasional use
Vegetable Production
North America
Farmland used for vegetable production in North America
Volcanoes
World
Time series map animation showing locations of significant volcanic eruptions from 1800 to 2019. Use timeline controls at bottom of the map to display data by time period.
Volcanoes
World
Time series map animation showing locations of significant volcanic eruptions from 1800 to 2019. Use timeline controls at bottom of the map to display data by time period.
Wagner Group Locations
World
Locations of Wagner Group operations
Wallace’s Line
Southeast Asia
The line delineating the boundary between Australian and Southeast Asian fauna
Warm Currents
World
Warm water oceanic currents.
Warm Front
North America
The leading edge of a warm air mass
Water Resources Vulnerability
World
Measure of projected water stress in the year 2020; water stress is the ratio of total annual water withdrawals to total available annual renewable supply.
Water Use Per Capita
World
The estimated amount of water each person uses, by country.
Water Use Per Capita (U.S.)
North America
The estimated amount of water each person uses in the United Sates, by county.
Wheat Production
World
World map of wheat production in million metric tons by country
Wheat Production
North America
Production of wheat in North America at the state or provincial level
Wildland Urban Interface (US)
United States
Wind Direction, January
World
Wind direction relative to atmospheric pressure during January.
Wind Direction, July
World
Wind direction relative to atmospheric pressure during July
Wind-driven Surface Currents
Oceans
Direction of ocean currents formed by moving air masses.
Women in the Workforce
World
Percentage of females (ages 15 and older) in the workforce by country
Women's Share of the Population Ages 15 and Older Living with HIV
World
The percentage of the total population ages 15 and older who are living with HIV and are female
World Administration Divisions: Borders
World
Political administrative subunits of the world
World Administration Divisions: Fills
World
Political administrative subunits of the world
World Elevations
World
Elevation of Earth's surface, including the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets.
World Population
World
Population of the countries of the world
World Railroads
World
Locations of railroads
World Trade Organization
World
Member and Observer states of the World Trade Organization (WTO), an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade.
Worldwide Tidal Patterns
World
Tidal patterns throughout the world. A diurnal tidal pattern has one high tide and one low tide each lunar day. A semidiurnal tidal pattern has two high tides and two low tides each lunar day. A mixed tidal pattern may have characteristics of both diurnal and semidiurnal tides. Successive high tides and/or low tides will have significantly different heights.
Years of Schooling
World
Average number of years of educational attainment by country
Yellow Fever Risk Areas
Sub-Saharan Africa
Locations in Sub-Saharan Africa where yellow fever is endemic
Zinc Mine Production by Country
World
Production of zinc by country
Zinc Mines
World
The world's zinc mines

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