Africa the mysterious dark continent might be the most misunderstood region of the world. Apart from the political, economic, and social issues afflicting many of its countries, few people truly understand the vastness of Africa. Part of the misperception stems from the problem of projecting the spherical surface of the… Read more“Map Monday, Africa the misunderstood continent”
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Map Monday, What are the most popular names in Europe?
New parents worry over everything from the very important, such as the baby’s health, to the extremely mundane, what color to paint the baby’s room. Somewhere near the top of their list of concerns is what to name their child. Some families are blessed (or cursed as the case may… Read more“Map Monday, What are the most popular names in Europe?”
Map Monday, What’s everyone’s favorite sport?
Obviously that’s a difficult question. For some it depends on the season. In the winter it’s skiing (Nordic or Alpine?) and in the summer it might be baseball. There’s also the question of what constitutes a sport. I have no intention of wading into those waters – at least not… Read more“Map Monday, What’s everyone’s favorite sport?”