Maps

When goods traveled to new regions, their native names sometimes hitchhiked along with them. This map shows the spread of loanwords around the world.

The Gambia recently became the latest country to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), helping the landmark agreement reach critical mass to move forward.

This animation shows the population density of U.S. counties between 1790 and 2010, showing the westward expansion of the country's population.

What sources of power are closest to you, and how has this mix changed over the last 10 years? See every power plant in the U.S....

On this map of biggest employers in each state, there's one regional trend that stands out the most – the broad blue expanse of Walmart country.

Which economies get the most inflows from foreign direct investment (FDI)? See the world map redrawn based on this important economic metric.

Silicon Valley is no longer the only place to be for a career in tech. Here are the fastest growing tech markets across North America, and...

Here are the biggest increases in median housing prices (per sq. ft) over the last 5 years. See where real estate prices are rising (and falling)...

Cities are constantly evolving over time. These 3d graphics visualize both growth and decline with a focus on North American cities from 1990-2015.

While the U.S. economic picture remains quite rosy, things change quickly when you zoom to the local level. This map shows the country's distressed communities.