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Maps / 10 weeks ago
How far are Italian provinces from the sea?
Italy is often romanticised as a land of endless Mediterranean beaches and sparkling coastlines, but not all Italians live close to the sea. A detailed map created by The World in Maps reveals how far each Italian province is from the coast, ranking them from coastal to quadruple-landlocked.
Environment / 18 weeks ago
Where it is illegal to urinate in the sea
When it comes to strange laws around the world, Portugal carries the win. It is the only country in Europe where it is illegal to urinate in the sea, a law that’s both amusing and puzzling to many travellers. While the rest of Europe is marked in yellow in a map created by The World in Maps, indicating legality, Portugal is boldly shaded in red, standing alone with this unique regulation.
Environment / 19 weeks ago
UK issues urgent travel warning for the Middle East
Although the Middle East is among the richest and most beautiful regions in the world, it continues to struggle with heightened insecurity following the conflicts between Israel and Iran, as well as between Israel and Gaza. In view of this, The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has released its latest Foreign Travel Advice for the Middle East, outlining crucial guidance for British citizens planning trips to the region.
Technology / 23 weeks ago
The world’s 10 busiest international airline routes for June 2025 revealed
Global travel has surged post-pandemic, and the skies above Asia are buzzing with unprecedented activity. According to data from OAG Aviation Worldwide Limited, seven of the world’s top ten busiest international air corridors in June 2025 are located in the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring the region’s pivotal role in global air travel.
Maps / 26 weeks ago
Tenerife outshines Brazil in tourism despite being 0.02% its size
According to a 2024 statistic, the tiny Spanish island of Tenerife welcomed a whopping 7.2 million tourists, surpassing Brazil, a country 4,200 times larger, which attracted 6.6 million visitors during the same period. This jaw-dropping contrast begs the question about what makes Tenerife such a tourist magnet. Despite boasting world wonders like the Amazon Rainforest, Iguazu Falls, Christ the Redeemer, and over 7,400 kilometres of coastline, Brazil struggles to fully capitalise on its tourism potential. In contrast, Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, located off the northwest coast of Africa, thrives as a top global destination.
Environment / 26 weeks ago
The deepest places on each continent – A global dive beneath sea level
From saline basins to remote deserts, the deepest points on each continent reveal a fascinating interplay of geology, climate, and human interaction. According to data compiled by World Atlas, these locations—measured by their depth below sea level—offer dramatic landscapes and scientific, economic, and environmental insights. At –427 metres (–1,401 feet), the Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth’s surface not covered by water or ice. Bordering Israel and Jordan, this hypersaline lake is fed by the Jordan River, yet has no outlet, causing intense evaporation that leaves behind a dense concentration of minerals. Its unique chemical makeup makes it inhospitable to most life forms but ideal for mineral extraction and wellness tourism, drawing thousands for its therapeutic muds and buoyant waters.
Culture / 29 weeks ago
Countries with the most museums revealed
There are nearly 104,000 museums worldwide, with 61% concentrated in North America and Western Europe. Europe alone hosts between 34,000–40,000, reflecting its deep-rooted investment in arts, history, and education. The United States tops the chart with an impressive 33,082 museums, an overwhelming lead compared to its global counterparts. Trailing behind are Germany (6,257), Japan (5,738), and Russia (5,415), with France, Brazil, Italy, and the UK also landing in the top ten.
