Worldmapper

Check out this web site of world maps that are cartograms (density-equalising maps). The one on the right depicts the level of toy imports. There are ninety-two different maps covering population, imports, exports, tourism--you name it.

Thanks to Jon G for bringing this to my attention. Seeing these maps definitely alters how one looks at the world.

For those of you who missed a previous posting, these are the best charts I've ever seen.

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[Mike Hoefer]

ODT

Has some great maps as well.
http://www.odt.org

Including the Population Map (really changed my perspective on things)
http://www.odt.org/Pictures/map%20image%20only%201200.jpg

And

"What is up South"
http://www.odt.org/Pictures/wus_withpanels_800RGB.jpg

[ChatRobot]

They should add this chart type to Microsoft Excel, although they would have to include a complete list of countries.
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[Julie Crabill]

This is great, these are so helpful in looking at the world in a bigger and broader way. Excellent resource for already collected research. Thanks!

[Kuru]

Amazing!

[girtbysea]

I lost interest trying to figure out the colors and sizes of various areas. To me it was not intuitive... would be better if the maps had a clear legend/explanation.

[Ollie Bray]

This is great Guy - I can't wait to use it with my classes!