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15 Unusual Perspective-Changing Maps That'll Surprise You

When the word "map" is mentioned, the mind often conjures images of conventional maps that depict boring geographical locations of places. Maps, however, can also be fascinating in that they are capable of presenting truckloads of information in a concise, clear, and highly descriptive manner. This is particularly true for maps that reveal previously unknown phenomena or provoke curiosity about unfamiliar topics.

Below you will find some of the most unusual and creative maps you wouldn’t normally see in your geography textbook. From the longest railroads to the calendar system in use in each country, these maps will change the way you see the world.

Related: There’s a Map for Literally EVERYTHING in the World!

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1. How big Brazil actually is!

Unusual Maps, Brazil

2. What year is it right now?

Unusual Maps,

3. The nearest country to everywhere in the US

Unusual Maps,

4. Where does the world’s population live?

Unusual Maps, population

5. 1920 Australian map of sheep

Unusual Maps, Australian map of sheep

6. Size of the Great Barrier Reef compared to Europe

Unusual Maps, Great Barrier Reef

7. The world in 250 million years

Unusual Maps, world

8. Number of prisoners per 100,000 people across the world

Unusual Maps, prisoners

9. Distribution of the Roman legions in the second century AD

Unusual Maps, Roman legions

10. Linguistic map of Spain

Unusual Maps, Spain

11. Topography of China

Unusual Maps, Topography of China

12. US states that enforce seatbelts

Unusual Maps, seatbelts

13. Languages of Europe around 600 AD

Unusual Maps, EUROPE LANGUAGES

14. Countries where it is illegal to spank/smack children

Unusual Maps,

15. The new longest possible train journey in the world

Unusual Maps, train journey
All images source: The Chive
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