More U.S. Women Than Men Have College Degrees
Wednesday February 27, 2008
The U.S. Census Bureau has released information about educational attainment in the United States and the Population Reference Bureau is reporting that significantly more women than men are obtaining their ... Read More
U.S. Population Could Reach 438 Million by 2050
Wednesday February 27, 2008
The Population Reference Bureau is reporting that by 2050, United States population could reach 438 million and at that time, non-Hispanic whites could be a minority. Immigrants and their ... Read More
100 Things to Do With Google Maps Mashups
Monday February 25, 2008
This is a great list of 100 amazing and fun and creative things that people have done with Google Maps mashups (using Google Maps basemaps to make interactive maps for ... Read More
U.S. Population Through History
Sunday February 24, 2008
My latest feature is a listing of the population of the United States at each decennial census, from 1790 to 2000. Enjoy!
"I Thought Europe Was a Country"
Thursday February 21, 2008
American Idol star Kellie Pickler appeared on celebrity version of the the U.S. television show Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader and was asked the question, "Budapest is the ... Read More
Abbas Rejects Calls for Unilaterial Declaration of Independence
Wednesday February 20, 2008
Following in the wake of Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence on Sunday, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas rejected a unilateral declaration from Israel in the near future. Reuters has the ... Read More
Census Atlas of the United States
Wednesday February 20, 2008
The U.S. Census Bureau has published its first comprehensive atlas of population and housing since 1920. While you can purchase the atlas for $165, the Bureau has made the ... Read More
Georgia Wants to Relocate Border With Tennessee
Tuesday February 19, 2008
The state of Georgia wants to move its border with Tennessee so that Georgia has access to the Tennessee River, which could provide additional water for the parched state. ... Read More
Kosovo Becomes World's 195th Independent Country
Monday February 18, 2008
The former Serbian province of Kosovo unilaterally declared independence on Sunday (February 17) and became recognized as the world's 195th country on Monday. The United States, United Kingdom, France, ... Read More
Venezuela's New Offset Time Zone
Monday February 18, 2008
Venezuela has adopted an offset time zone, becoming the only country in the Americas with an offset time zone (excluding a small part of Canada). Established by their dynamic ... Read More
Flag Art as Political Statements
Sunday February 17, 2008
Take a look at this impressive collection of flag art by young Brazilian artist Icaro Doria. Check it out and let me know what you think (by adding your ... Read More
European Union Overview
Sunday February 17, 2008
Geography at About.com Intern Amanda Briney provides this great overview and brief history of the European Union, which began unifying after World War II. Enjoy!
New Flag for Iraq
Sunday February 17, 2008
The Iraqi parliament approved a new flag for the country, which is much like the old flag but without the three stars that represented Baathist ideals. "Allahu akbar," ... Read More
Kosovo Declares Independence From Serbia
Sunday February 17, 2008
As expected, the former Serbian province of Kosovo unilaterally declared independence on Sunday (February 17) and should shortly become the world's 195th country. The New York Times is ... Read More
Kosovo May Declare Independence on Sunday
Monday February 11, 2008
Media is reporting that the Serbian province of Kosovo may declare independence on Sunday, February 17, prior to a meeting of EU foreign ministers. The country-to-be states that they ... Read More
Violent and Deadly Tornado Outbreak
Saturday February 9, 2008
The outbreak of violent tornadoes that spanned the Southern U.S. last Tuesday (February 5) killed more than 55 people were the deadly outbreak of tornadoes in the United States since ... Read More
Vote for Your Favorite Monopoly City
Saturday February 9, 2008
The makers of the board game Monopoly are releasing a new version of one of the world's most beloved board games. The Monopoly: Here and Now World Edition will ... Read More
The Differences Between the UK, Great Britain, England, etc.
Saturday February 9, 2008
Catholicgauze provides a fantastic diagram showing the difference and similarities between locations within the British Isles, such as England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and Great Britain. ... Read More
Largest Metropolitan Areas
Sunday February 3, 2008
The U.S. Census Bureau has released population estimates for the metropolitan areas of the United States. Thus, I provide you with an updated listing of the 25 largest metropolitan ... Read More
A Trip Through the Panama Canal
Sunday February 3, 2008
Thanks to the GIS Pilot blog for posting this great time-lapse 75-second video of a ship passing through the Panama Canal. It's a great clip and reminded me of ... Read More