MAPPING
Speaking out: mapping the world’s dialects
Jun 26, 2017
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
Where in the world is the highest density of languages? Benjamin Hennig maps the answer
Cartogram – Mapping the 2017 General Election
Jun 13, 2017
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
Geographical’s resident data cartographer presents a true picture of the UK following the 2017 General Election
Death notes: Mapping the world’s mortality
May 20, 2017
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
Benjmain Hennig explores global mortality with maps
Mapping the world at war
May 03, 2017
Written by
Freddie Stewart
An interactive map highlights the shocking number of ongoing conflicts around the world
New maps of racial diversity in the United States
Apr 27, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
Repurposed NASA maps show the racial diversity (and segregation) of the United States in more detail than ever before
Train spotting
Apr 23, 2017
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
Benjamin Hennig maps Europe's public train networks
The extreme inequality of landslides
Apr 20, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
A new map of global landslide susceptibility reveals vast geographical discrepancies over where landslide deaths occur
Danger zones: mapping Europe’s earthquakes
Mar 18, 2017
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
Where are Europe's earthquakes located? Benjamin Hennig maps the answer
Famine returns to the Horn of Africa
Mar 02, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Drought in the region is turning to full famine – with catastrophic humanitarian consequences
Country File: Mapping rural-to-urban migration
Feb 18, 2017
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
Benjamin Hennig visualises how the world has moved to the cities, and what will happen next...
(Un)happy planet
Jan 21, 2017
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
Which are the world's happiest countries? Benjamin Hennig maps the answer
Alien bird species mapped
Jan 12, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
New Zealand, Australia, and other former British colonies among the world’s hotspots for alien bird species richness
Ship to shore: tracking the maritime motorways
Dec 07, 2016
Written by
Kimberley Peters
From the clothes you are wearing, to the shoes on your feet, the mobile phone in your pocket, to the car you drive, or bike you ride, to the food on your plate – all of these items will, most…
The Great Thaw: mapping Arctic sea ice thickness
Dec 06, 2016
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
As Geographical takes a look at the geopolitical state of the Arctic, Benjamin Hennig maps current ice thickness at the top of the world
Particularly bad: interactive map shows extent of air pollution
Dec 02, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
New 3D maps reveal the extent of a near-invisible threat: microscopic pollutants
Shipping maps win at the Information Is Beautiful Awards
Nov 24, 2016
Written by
Laura Cole
A stunning interactive map shows a year in the life of global shipping. Its co-creators Duncan Clark and Robin Houston discuss how their data visualisations can be interpreted
Sports report
Nov 24, 2016
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
Benjamin Hennig gets to grips with the increasingly globalised world of football
US Election: Cartogram Special
Nov 14, 2016
Written by
Benjamin Hennig
Geographical’s resident data cartographer, Benjamin Hennig, breaks down the recent US election results
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