World

Atlas: World, Country, and State Maps

Whether you're studying history or planning your next vacation, a good map can make all the difference.

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• South America
• Asia
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Conflicts and Wars

 Unfortunately there are conflicts across the globe. Learn more about their impact. 

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• Countries with Nuclear Weapons Capability
• Significant Ongoing Armed Conflicts
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Countries

There are almost 200 countries. We have profiles with historical, cultural, and statistical info for each one. 

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• China Profile
• Russia Profile
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Current Events

Stay up to date with the biggest events with Infoplease's U.S., world, science, and disaster news.

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• 2023 Current Events
• History of Violence against Russian Opposition
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Diplomacy

Learn about the members of the UN, international organizations, embassy information, and more.

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• Members of the UN
• UN Peacekeeping Missions
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Disasters

Learn about tragedies of the past and present, with facts and figures on damages and more.

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• Worst U.S. Forest Fires
• The Severity of an Earthquake
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Economic Statistics

. Learn about the richest and poorest countries, global income inequality, and more. 

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• World's Poorest Countries
• World Income Inequality
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Flags

For the budding vexillologist, we've got images of every flag in the world and in each U.S. state.

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• Afghanistan to Dominican Republic
• East Timor to Libya
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Geography

Explore the Earth with our collection of maps, plus info on landforms, oceans, rivers, and more.

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• Difference between the U.K., Britain and England
• Highest Mountain Peaks of the World
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Health and Social Statistics

Read about the best countries for women, the countries with the best life expectancy, and more.

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• Fattest Countries in the World
• Life Expectancy for Countries
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Monuments and Landmarks

Research the world's largest structures and the history of major landmarks like the Seven Wonders

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• Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
• World's Tallest Buildings
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Population Statistics

The most important statistic of all. Learn about the most populated countries, biggest cities, and more.

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• Most Populous Cities of the World
• Population Density per Square Mile of Countries
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Travel & Transportation

Discover top destinations. Then research visa info, travel warnings, and more to get you on your way.

• Places to See Before They Disappear
• America's Busiest Airports
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