Europe, what exactly is it, and who’s a European? The short answer, it’s a continent comprising the northwestern portion of the Eurasian landmass. Many of Europe’s generally accepted boundaries include large bodies of water. To the north and west, the Atlantic and Arctic oceans mark the edge of Europe. The… Read more“Map Monday, How do we Define Europe and who are the Europeans?”
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Map Monday, Countries with No Defense Spending
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”
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?”