The United States is made up of 328.2 million people, each of whom is distinct and distinctive from the others. The fact remains that, despite the fact that everyone is their own individual, we tend to associate with those who have similar thoughts, values, and viewpoints as we do and who live in close proximity to us. Many of these groups and distinctions are depicted on these maps, which also provide us with an indication of the size of the country in its whole. The maps will provide you with a completely different perspective on the colors red, white, and blue.
Total Population Surprising
The areas highlighted in red on the map represent areas with a greater total population than the rest of the country, which is depicted in grey on the same map. It’s insane to think that the majority of the world’s population is crowded into these little places.
Total Population Surprising
Mongolian Empire, 1279
While we prefer to think of the United States as the center of the universe, it’s vital to remember where we’ve come from in terms of civilization. For the purposes of comparison, the region indicated in orange represents the extent of the Mongolian Empire’s influence in 1279. It truly covers a total land area that is larger than the entire territory of the United States of America!
Mongolian Empire, 1279
See The Sound
This map is particularly interesting since it provides a visual picture of how noisy and quiet different sections of the country are at different times of day. The area is louder the closer it is near the white-yellow color, whilst the blue and dark blue areas are quieter. It’s not unexpected that huge cities are fairly noisy and that vast open spaces are quieter, but it’s mind-boggling to see a graphic picture of this phenomenon.
See The Sound
8 Million Miles Of Highways
Did you know that highways account for 8 million miles of the total length of the United States’ highway system? That is a significant amount of paving! You can observe how well-connected all of the roadways in the United States are from this location. Who’s up for a road trip this weekend?
8 Million Miles Of Highways
Light Pollution
Light pollution happens when there is an excessive amount of artificial light, resulting in the natural night sky being completely drowned out by the artificial light. Visual representation of light pollution in the United States can be found right here. As we can see, more densely inhabited locations, as well as the southern hemisphere, contribute significantly to light pollution.
Light Pollution
Population Spikes
It’s always interesting to examine how population numbers fluctuate over time, and there has recently been a trend toward growing populations all across the world, which is encouraging. The distribution of the rise in population in the United States is depicted on the map below. The East Coast is unquestionably making a significant contribution in this area.
Population Spikes
Countries That Do Not Employ The Metric System
For measurements in the United States, we employ the imperial system of measurement system, which dates back to when the United States was a collection of British colonies. This system is used in only a few other areas, which is represented visually on this map, along with the locations of the other places where it is used. Of course, there are other locations.
Countries That Do Not Employ The Metric System
Tree Cover Visualization
Even though we are all aware of the necessity of protecting our trees and forests, how many of us are aware of just how much of the country is comprised of trees? This image illustrates just how much of the actual land area is covered by forest cover. Despite the fact that it appears to be a lot, we must make certain that these trees do not die.
Tree Cover Visualization
Efficient Road Trip Through Every Springfield In The Country
Ever notice how many cities in the United States have a city named Springfield? Have you ever thought about why so many places have a city named Springfield? Someone very intelligent had this in mind and came up with the brilliant idea of creating a map showing the most efficient route via every single Springfield in the entire country. It appears to be a fun road trip!
Efficient Road Trip Through Every Springfield In The Country
Out Of Service Railways
There is one thing that the United States is not well-known for: its public transit and railway systems. It’s a shame since it would have been a fantastic way to travel around the country without having to rely on a car. However, prior to the invention of the automobile, trains were more popular. Here’s a map of all of the decommissioned railways in the United States.
Out Of Service Railways
Air Traffic Control Zones
Traveling by air is one of the most fantastic aspects of living in the technologically advanced era that we are currently experiencing. Centuries ago, people could only dream of traveling from one location to another by air, and today, we can even connect to the internet while flying. The following is a map of the air traffic control zones over the United States of America.
Air Traffic Control Zones
States Have Been Resized Based On Population Density
Because we normally think about states individually, we tend to overlook just how large the overall country of the United States truly is. Each state has been enlarged in this map in accordance with its population density. This also contributes to the understanding of the distribution of electoral votes among the states.
States Have Been Resized Based On Population Density
Red And Orange Sections Have Equal Populations
The way the population of the United States is organized is extremely intriguing to see. Due to some unknown cause, people tend to migrate towards the beaches, both east and west, and congregate in densely populated locations. We can see that the populations of the small orange slivers on the coasts are equal to the total population of the entire area highlighted in red in this diagram.
Red And Orange Sections Have Equal Populations
United States Vs. Australia Size
In the United States, we don’t tend to think about other countries very much until we’re on vacation, and even then, it’s rare. Who takes the time to consider just how big Australia is? The following maps, which superimpose the United States on top of Australia, demonstrate just how large Australia is. The two are of a comparable size in terms of height.
United States Vs. Australia Size
Use Of The Word “Dang” Across The U.S.
Everyone knows that people from different parts of the United States speak in quite varied dialects, and that this is most often represented in the slang that is spoken between them. For example, here’s a map that illustrates how frequently the word “dang” is used across the country, with red indicating the most frequent use and blue indicating the least frequent use.
Use Of The Word “Dang” Across The U.S.
Popular Coffee Shop Chains By Number Of Locations
Despite the fact that their tagline is “America runs on Dunkin,” this map demonstrates that the United States actually runs on Starbucks. That is, with the exception of New England, the Carolinas, and Florida, which are all served by Dunkin’ Donuts. Let us not forget Minnesota, which is the only state that is powered by Caribou Coffee, which began in the state.
Popular Coffee Shop Chains By Number Of Locations
The Top States In America…Literally
Some maps reveal realities that are difficult to discern, but others just declare the obvious in plain sight. Here we may observe the most populous states in the United States…figuratively speaking. You can’t argue with the facts, after all! Hopefully, these states are fans of Canada’s.
The Top States In America…Literally
Underwater Cables That Sustain The Internet
Did you know that the entire Internet is powered by underwater cables that go deep beneath the surface of the oceans beneath all of us across the world? Visually, it’s also rather fascinating to behold and contemplate. While it appears to be a miracle, it is actually the result of a great deal of very brilliant engineering on the part of the engineers who make it all possible.
Underwater Cables That Sustain The Internet
Amount Of The World Covered By Google Street View
Because Google Street View is such a popular way to experience the world through the Internet, it’s important to know how much of it is actually covered. This map demonstrates that the program has covered a large portion of the earth, but that there are still a large number of areas that need to be explored further.
Amount Of The World Covered By Google Street View
Railway Networks Around The Globe
While railway networks do exist in the United States, they are typically employed for transporting cargo rather than passengers. People rely on railways for a large portion of their journey in Europe, which is well-known in this country as well. This map depicts the locations of all of the railway networks in the world.
Railway Networks Around The Globe
Counties With A GDP Over $100 Billion
The United States is widely regarded as a world powerhouse, and this is largely due to the efforts of a large number of extremely wealthy corporations and individuals. So, where exactly are these individuals located? This map depicts counties in the United States that have a gross domestic product (GDP) of more than $100 billion. Not too shabby, really.
Counties With A GDP Over $100 Billion
Land Use Illustrated
When considering how the country is divided up, another intriguing approach to look at it is in terms of actual land use. This map depicts exactly how and for what purposes each piece of land is used. Who knew that cow pastures accounted for the majority of the land in the United States?
Land Use Illustrated
Where To Find Flamingos In Nature
Who doesn’t adore flamingos, especially when they have gorgeous pink feathers? So, where can you locate these enchanted birds in their many habitats around the world? This map depicts the places where flamingos can be found in their natural habitat. Of course, you’ll be able to find some at your local zoo if you look hard enough.
Where To Find Flamingos In Nature
Montana In Mongolia
However, because Montana is considered to be a rather large state, it is difficult to determine how it compares to other places. Montana fits well inside Mongolia, with enough of room to spare, as can be seen in this illustration. It all comes down to perspective, and this helps us understand that.
Montana In Mongolia
Peninsula Vs. Peninsula
Did you know that the states of Florida and Italy are both considered peninsulas? In other words, both places are surrounded by water on the bulk of their borders and are connected to a land mass on the other side. So, which peninsula is the superior one? It is entirely up to you to decide.
Peninsula Vs. Peninsula
Nevada In Iran
So, how big is the state of Nevada in terms of land area? Although the state that is home to Las Vegas is quite large, as we can see on this map, it does not come close to the size of Iran in terms of area. Although there are several full countries in the area that are significantly smaller than the state of Nevada, such as Jordan and Israel, the state of Nevada is the smallest.
Nevada In Iran
California Vs. Italy
California is a vast state that could easily be considered a whole country in its own right. It’s no surprise that it has 55 electoral votes! When placed onto a map of Italy, we can observe that, while it is the same length as the European country, it is significantly wider than the latter.
California Vs. Italy
Blue States Have A Lower Population Than LA
This may come as a shock to some, but believe it or not, the combined populations of all of the states highlighted in blue are smaller than the combined populations of Los Angeles County and Orange County combined. Yes, it’s completely out of the ordinary, but it’s true.
Blue States Have A Lower Population Than LA
2,066 Americans Asked To Locate Ukraine On A Blank Map
This is the outcome of a survey in which 2066 Americans were asked to pinpoint the location of Ukraine on a map. Many individuals were perplexed as to whether Ukraine was a part of the United States, and a large number of people believed that Ukraine was located in African territory. We might perhaps reconsider the importance of Geography class again.
2,066 Americans Asked To Locate Ukraine On A Blank Map
Worldwide Super Bowl Champs
People in the United States are well-known for their passion of football, namely American, pigskin football. This map of the entire world provides a visual picture of all of the countries that have won the NFL Super Bowl…and, to many people’s surprise, it’s just one country in the process. It is also the only country that will be represented at the Super Bowl.
Worldwide Super Bowl Champs
New Zealand In The Midwest
Although Australia is enormous, what about its neighbor New Zealand is equally as impressive. Despite the fact that many people in the United States confuse the two, they are wholly different locales with vastly different sizes. Here’s a comparison of the entire country of New Zealand to the United States of America.
New Zealand In The Midwest
A Method For Locating Kentucky
Kentucky Fried Chicken, or KFC, is a well-known brand in the state. Do you ever find yourself having difficulty recalling where you are on a map? This image of a chef holding a piece of fried chicken is intended to be of assistance. It is made up of the states that border Kentucky, and of course Kentucky itself is represented by the famed fried chicken that the state is famous for producing.
A Method For Locating Kentucky
Greenland Vs. South America
It’s difficult to comprehend exactly how enormous some geographical masses are in terms of sheer size alone. That is why it is always beneficial to compare things in order to gain a better understanding of them. Take a peek at what Greenland looks like when it’s situated adjacent to South America in this image. As we can see, Brazil is a significant country.
Greenland Vs. South America
Texas In Africa
As one of the largest states in the United States, Texas has a tendency to make everything seem bigger. However, it is overshadowed by a large number of African countries. Take a look at how little it appears in comparison to the other countries in the region.
Texas In Africa
Each Line Is From Shipping Logs In 1945
International shipping has long been considered to be one of the most essential industries on the planet, and this has been the case for many years. In this illustration, we can see a visual representation of shipping lines from all over the world in 1945. We are, in fact, all interconnected.
Each Line Is From Shipping Logs In 1945
United States Vs. India
With a population of 1.33 billion people, India has one of the world’s greatest populations in terms of sheer numbers. The United States has a population of 328.2 million people and is significantly larger than India, which is a mind-boggling thought. That is a significant number of individuals for a single country.
United States Vs. India
United States Vs. China
In related news, China is the world’s most populated country, with a population of 1.39 billion people. China, on the other hand, is comparable in size to the United States, unlike India. However, with a population that is more than three times the size of the United States, we are curious as to how things are doing over there.
United States Vs. China
Africa Is Massive
Quite a few individuals are not aware of exactly how vast the continent of Africa truly is. We all know that the United States is a massive country, but have a look at a map of the country that is entirely contained within Africa. There just isn’t a comparison to be made. It’s over three times the size of the United States!
Africa Is Massive
Regions That Do Not Officially Celebrate Columbus Day
As a holiday, Columbus Day is a contentious one, with many individuals believing that Christopher Columbus should not be commemorated in any way. Indigenous People’s Day is observed in several parts of the country in lieu of the national holiday. Here we can examine the locations where this is officially sanctioned, with the states denoted by the color yellow.
Regions That Do Not Officially Celebrate Columbus Day
Countries That Executed People Over 12 Months In 2015-16
This is a somewhat depressing story. This map depicts the locations of countries where people were executed between 2015 and 2016. Executions are appropriate in some cases, however there are numerous instances where they are carried out in an unfair manner.
Countries That Executed People Over 12 Months In 2015 16