To boost local tourism, Lithuania has created a map featuring magnets that can only be found in their corresponding cities.

Her husband shared, “We get married next Sunday. I used a woodburning kit to burn a map of all the states we have visited as a couple. We both love to travel and backpack do I want to to keep adding to it as we get older.”

A GPS tracking image of multiple wolves in six different packs around Voyageurs National Park illustrates how the wolf packs actively avoid each other’s ranges.

On August 23, 1989, two million people joined hands to form a human chain spanning 675.5 km across the three Baltic States. The protest was against the Soviet occupation and supported the independence movements of the three Baltic States.

Lake Pielinen in eastern Finland resembles the shape of Finland itself. It spans approximately 894 square kilometers, making it one of the country’s largest lakes. The lake is a popular destination for outdoor activities and is located near Koli National Park, offering stunning views and natural beauty.

Call a buddy and make your way over there, because everyone knows they make nice rugs.

“Hello! I cross stitch earth science maps and have been told they belong here. Great Lakes Bathymetry is my favorite so far.” – Reddit

Alaska, the largest U.S. state, spans approximately 663,300 square miles, making it more than twice the size of Texas. It has the longest coastline in the U.S. and contains several vast national parks, including Wrangell-St. Elias, the largest in the nation.

Now here’s a unique idea she’s got going. Not everyone is into wood, are they?

Someone’s great grandfather drew this, and wow is it impressive.

The African Union is spearheading an initiative to plant the Great Green Wall, a 7,775 km (4,830 mi) belt of trees stretching across the entire width of North Africa.

Centering maps on specific locations is often arbitrary and can influence our perspective of the world. While many maps traditionally center on regions like Europe or North America, this can skew our understanding of global geography. By centering a map on New Zealand, we can gain a different perspective, highlighting the importance of different regions and challenging the Eurocentric view often presented in maps. This shift allows us to appreciate the significance of the Pacific region and provides a more balanced representation of the world.

Now this is a bear-y interesting way of illustrating a map.

The existence of Pangaea is supported by evidence of similar fossils found across continents.

That’s a lot of flight miles, and a lot of energy used up.

Just another take on our magnificent planet and the lands we occupy.

Light blue represents the map as we know it, while dark blue shows the actual size of each country.

So much happened in such a small space but its impact on the world is profound.

Just buy tickets online and fly to said place, right?

No one resides in the green areas of New Zealand, where the population density is 0 people per square kilometer, comprising about 78% of the country’s land.

Countries that offer paid maternity leave and the duration provided for expecting mothers.

There’s a lot of them alright. Wouldn’t it be a dream to own one?

Right beside the US East Coast for scale, because sushi per chopsticks is difficult to compare against bald eagles per cheeseburger.

And of course, since it’s Italy, the map has to be very pretty.

It’s in no way a small country. Those freaky animals don’t help matters either.

The green are all the wolves in case you were wondering.

Maps like these give insight as to the terrain you can expect should you decide to travel.

Following Tokyo 2020, this map remains consistent. All male water polo gold medalists since 2000 were born within this circle.

Antarctica is Earth’s southernmost continent, known for its extreme cold and vast ice sheets. It’s a hub for scientific research, home to unique wildlife like penguins and seals. Governed by the Antarctic Treaty System, it prohibits military activity and mining, promoting research and environmental protection.

For those who are unsure, the denser the population, the narrower the sliver.

IF this is on your bucket list, better make sure you’ve got everything packed.

Shame you can’t keep one as a pet though. But imagine if you did have a penguin at home.

Now here’s one to show family and fiends before you go off buying cheeses.

Not so easy planning a drive across the country, is it?

Pretty much the places we expected. Go hit up Greenland though.

There are thousands of watersheds in the United States, varying in size from small creeks and streams to large river basins such as the Mississippi River watershed.

Land reclamation offers various benefits, including the expansion of usable land, flood control, protection of coastal areas, increased agricultural productivity, creation of new habitats, economic growth, infrastructure development, and environmental restoration.

German is the third most commonly spoken language in the US because of historical immigration patterns. Large numbers of Germans immigrated to the United States during the 19th century, particularly in the Midwest, where German-speaking communities became established. This historical presence has resulted in German maintaining its position as one of the most spoken languages in the US after English and Spanish.

Here’s an interesting piece to hang up in your living room.