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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales, the eternally forgotten The reason why Wales has no representation in the Union Jack flag is that when the flag was designed in 1606, Wales was already annexed by England. The Kingdom of England, which included Wales, and the Kingdom of Scotland were unified under a single monarch, James VI and I. The Union Jack combines elements from the flags of England (St. George's Cross) and Scotland (St. Andrew's Cross), and later incorporated elements of the flag of Ireland (St. Patrick's Cross) in 1801. Since Wales was considered a part of England at the time, its own symbol, the red dragon, was not included in the design. 🧿 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 👉 @civixplorer #unionjack #unionjackflag #unitedkingdom #unitedkingdom🇬🇧 #wales #walesadventure #history #scotland #england #flags #britishempire #british

🚇 Subways aren't exactly as shown on the map! 🧿 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 👉 @civixplorer #subway #underground #berlin #metro #ubahn #subwaystation #londonunderground #shanghai #london #singapore #saopaulo #montreal

Actually, the flag of Ukraine is inspired by the sky (🔵) and its wheat fields (🟡). 🧿 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 👉 @civixplorer #ukraine #poland #polska #türkiye #turkiye #namibia #brasil #ireland #eire #flags #vexillology #flag

What is your favorite metro logo? Note: I have also included some light metro systems. 🧿 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 👉 @civixplorer #metro #infrastructure #train #subway #station #europe #eu #türkiye #geography #map #europa #london

There is a clear east-west disparity, with a high concentration of teams in the eastern half compared to the west. This difference is mainly due to historical population trends; the East Coast and Midwest were more densely populated when many leagues were founded, resulting in a greater clustering of teams in those regions. In contrast, the vast western U.S. has fewer major cities capable of supporting multiple franchises. Additionally, some leagues have divisions that seem geographically inconsistent. For instance, the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys are part of the NFC East, while the NHL’s Atlantic Division includes Florida teams alongside northeastern ones. These oddities often stem from historical rivalries, media markets, and league expansions over time. This uneven distribution also reflects the economic factors tied to maintaining professional teams. Larger, economically vibrant cities like New York and Los Angeles can support franchises in all four leagues, while some areas remain unrepresented. 🧿 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 👉 @civixplorer #sports #americanfootball #geography #unitedstates #nba #nfl #nhl #mlb #baseball #basketball #icehockey #maps

💚❤️💛 Africa dominates the color scheme! Your favorite? Note 1: I included flags with details or heraldry in colors other than green, red and yellow, such as Ethiopia, Portugal or Ghana. Note 2: I included mostly countries, but also some regions and cities. Note 3: Maps are not to scale. 🧿 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 👉 @civixplorer #flag #flags #ethiopia #portugal #guinea #senegal #bolivia #cameroon #lithuania #losangeles #africa

What’s your favorite European metropolis? The EU's largest metropolitan region is Paris in France, with a population of 12.4 million people. Over the last 5 years (from 2018 to 2023), the most significant population growth was observed in Madrid (+322,000), Barcelona (+282,000), and Berlin (+222,000). Among the top 10 largest metropolitan regions, Barcelona, Madrid, and Amsterdam experienced the highest relative growth rates, with their populations expanding by 5%. On the other hand, the Italian capital region of Rome was the only metropolitan region that experienced a noticeable population decline compared with 2018 (-129,000), while Milan's population remained relatively stable (-6,000). Note from Eurostat: The metropolitan typology is applied at the level of nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) level 3 regions and identifies metropolitan regions in the European Union (EU). These regions are defined as urban agglomerations (NUTS level 3 regions or groups of NUTS level 3 regions) where at least 50 % of the population lives inside a functional urban area (FUA) that is composed of at least 250,000 inhabitants. Personal note: I prioritized the use of logos or flags of metropolitan regions, which are only available for Germany (except Berlin), so the rest of the flags are of the main cities of each metropolitan region. 🧿 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 👉 @civixplorer #europe #europa #europeanunion #eu #stats #paris #madrid #barcelona #berlin #milan #rome #athens

Canada’s vast coastline touches three oceans—Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic—giving it an unmatched diversity of coastal landscapes. The country's sprawling shores are home to breathtaking marine life, remote islands, and diverse ecosystems ranging from rainforests in the west to icy expanses in the north. The method used by the World Resources Institute (WRI) calculates coastline lengths based on data from the World Vector Shoreline (1989), using a Geographic Information System (GIS) to measure the distances between vertices on individual lines that represent coastlines, with all lengths aggregated for each country, including islands but excluding disputed areas. Note: Greenland is not included. 🧿 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 👉 @civixplorer #canada #coastline #coast #geography #interestingfacts #norway #indonesia #philippines #chile #indonesia #Росси́я

Is the population decline positive or negative? Everyone alive today has only ever lived in a world with a growing population. And for the opposite to be true, the number of people being born would have to be outpaced by the number of people dying. As it happens, that particular inflection point is not too far off according to latest estimates. If we refer to the individual growth of countries (as shown in the map), it is essential to take into account not only the fertility and mortality rate, but also the immigration factor. Note: I used World Population Review data from United Nations estimates and projections. I only looked individually for the official data for Ukraine and Spain, as the projections did not seem entirely accurate to me. 🧿 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 👉 @civixplorer #map #maps #geography #population #migration #europe #interestingfacts #data #history #educational #funfacts

Donald Trump became the new U.S. president with about 50.9% of the vote. This figure is still far from entering the top ten of the highest percentage of votes for a new president in the last two centuries. How could Johnson, Roosevelt and Nixon win elections with such a high percentage, above 60%? 1. 𝗟𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗕. 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 (1964) - 61.05%: Johnson's landslide victory followed JFK's assassination, allowing him to harness Kennedy’s popularity and commitment to social reform. He framed his opponent, Barry Goldwater, as an extremist whose policies might escalate the Cold War. Johnson's "Great Society" initiatives, promising social welfare programs like Medicare and Medicaid, deeply resonated with voters. 2. 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗗. 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘁 (1936) - 60.80%: FDR’s re-election occurred during the Great Depression, and his New Deal policies, which included Social Security and unemployment benefits, were crucial in gaining widespread support. His "fireside chats" fostered a personal connection with Americans, and his promise of further economic recovery contributed to this historic win. 3. 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗡𝗶𝘅𝗼𝗻 (1972) - 60.67%: Nixon’s landslide was bolstered by a strong economy and notable foreign policy successes, including improved relations with China and a phased reduction of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. His opponent, George McGovern, was seen as too liberal, and internal campaign issues hindered his support. 🧿 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 👉 @civixplorer #usa🇺🇸 #elections #donaldtrump #trump #republican #history #vote #president #politics #unitedstates #usa #nixon

Both share more similarities than their historical tensions suggest! South Korea and Japan, two East Asian powerhouses, share a complex relationship characterized by historical tensions, cultural similarities, and economic rivalry. Despite their geographical proximity and shared cultural heritage, these nations have developed distinct identities and approaches to society and governance. Both countries boast advanced economies and face similar demographic challenges, including aging populations and low birth rates. In terms of education and especially the healthcare system, both are among the best in the world. Their business cultures emphasize hierarchy and respect, though Japan tends to be more formal. Linguistically and culturally, they share influences from Chinese traditions. They share great commonalities in their military outlook in the region, as both are first-rate allies of the United States, and are forewarned by North Korea's nuclear threat, which makes their southern neighbor have a military strength greater than that of Japan. In recent years, South Korea has made significant strides in innovation and R&D, often outpacing Japan. As you explore the data on various aspects like demography, economy, and education, you'll uncover both striking similarities and notable differences between these influential nations, whose relationship continues to evolve amid shared challenges and distinct national priorities. Note 1: Maps are not to scale. Note 2: “Military strength” refers to the Global Firepower score in its 2024 ranking, with the global position in parentheses. The closer the score is to 0, the stronger it is. 🔗 UN (Population), IMF (GDP), CIA World Factbook (Median age) Global Firepower (Military strength), Wikipedia (Area), Times Higher Education (Top 500 universities), OECD (Working hours). I myself calculate population density and GDP per capita. 🧿 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 👉 @civixplorer #geography #economy #military #data #korea #korean #southkorea #한국 #japan #日本 #대한민국 #interestingfacts

😍 Which one is your favorite? 🧿 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 👉 @civixplorer #flag #flags #heart #hearts #friesland #czechrepublic #czechia #nederland #brussels #belgium #bruxelles #kansascity