A Guided Street View Tour of the World

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StreetWhip If you’ve ever lost an hour (or five) wandering the globe via Google Street View, you’re not alone. There’s something uniquely thrilling about virtually dropping into a faraway town and soaking in the details — the architecture, the people, the colors of everyday life. But what if you could do more than just look? What if you had a knowledgeable, curious local guide whispering in Maps Mania… more →
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Donald Trump Surrenders the World to China

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The China Index is an interactive map that ranks the expanding influence of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) across the globe. Using 99 distinct indicators – from media sponsorships to academic partnerships – the index tracks Beijing’s deepening reach, updated annually to highlight its accelerating dominance.The map ranks countries around the world based on how much they are under the Maps Mania… more →
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Air Tours of the World

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TripGeo’s new Air Tours app is an engaging and immersive way to virtually explore cities around the world. This interactive web application combines Google Maps’ 3D imagery, Street View, and aerial perspectives to provide you with four different perspectives of some of the world’s most iconic locations. Whether you’re a travel enthusiast, an urban explorer, or simply someone looking to get a new Maps Mania… more →
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The Best & Worst Countries in the World

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This map reveals how people perceive each country on Earth. The snappily entitled Sentiment Different Ratio by Country visualizes global public sentiment based on comments from the popular social media platform, Reddit.According to an analysis of 444,059 Reddit comments, Laos, Iceland, and Slovenia are the most highly regarded countries in the world.On the other hand, Palestine, Israel, and Maps Mania… more →
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3D Print Your World

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The Topography Explorer is an interactive map that generates and allows users to explore 3D renderings of the Earth’s surface.Using the application, you can create your own 3D visualizations of watershed areas or predefined regions. The animated GIF at the top of this post is an example of a 3D visualization generated by the Topography Explorer. This animation shows a 3D rendering of Bioko Maps Mania… more →
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The American Election & the Rest of the World

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With the world closely watching the U.S. 2024 election, what could a Trump or Harris presidency mean for international stability? From rising tensions in Eastern Europe to critical climate action, the global implications of the U.S. election stretch far beyond American borders.The European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) has been exploring “how a Trump or a Harris presidency Maps Mania… more →
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The 2024 GeoGuessr World Cup

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 Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be the next GeoGuessr World Champion?This year’s GeoGuessr World Cup was won by Blinky, who defeated the U.S.’s mk, to become the 2024 GeoGuessr World Champion. The dramatic final was a tense affair. Blinky took an early 2-0 lead, but mk made a stunning comeback winning the next two games, to take the competition into the fifth and final game. Maps Mania… more →
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World Level Zero

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How well traveled are you?My new map World Level Zero turns your travel experiences into a global achievement tracker. Whether you’ve been globetrotting for years or are just getting started, World Level Zero allows you to plot your personal journey across the globe and turn your wanderlust into a tangible score.What Is World Level Zero?At its core, World Level Zero revolves around a simple Maps Mania… more →
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