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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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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
Posted by: Mike Hoefer | May 15, 2006 1:30:31 PM
They should add this chart type to Microsoft Excel, although they would have to include a complete list of countries.
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Posted by: ChatRobot | May 12, 2006 9:45:47 AM
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!
Posted by: Julie Crabill | May 11, 2006 8:51:32 AM
Amazing!
Posted by: Kuru | May 11, 2006 1:25:23 AM
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.
Posted by: girtbysea | May 10, 2006 3:00:43 PM
This is great Guy - I can't wait to use it with my classes!
Posted by: Ollie Bray | May 10, 2006 6:44:36 AM