The burden of military expenditures varies greatly from country to country. In absolute terms, military spending is concentrated in a small number of nations. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the US (39%) and China (13%) account for just over half of the $2.24 Trillion the world… Read more“Map Monday, Countries with No Defense Spending”
Category: History
Map Monday, Veterans Day Facts and History
Veterans Day is a US federal holiday celebrated on 11 November. Unlike Memorial Day (the last Monday in May) which honors those who died in military service, Veterans Day commemorates anyone who has served on active duty. While you will have to work and the USPS will deliver mail, there… Read more“Map Monday, Veterans Day Facts and History”
Map Monday, How big is Greenland?
Greenland is the world’s largest island. At 830,330 square miles (2,166,086 square km), it’s larger than the next three islands (New Guinea, Borneo, and Madagascar) combined. Its territory includes the northernmost undisputed land (Kaffeklubben Island) on earth. First Inhabitants While debate remains about the arrival of the first humans in… Read more“Map Monday, How big is Greenland?”