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This Map Shows the Age of Every Building in Paris, France

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France is known for its food, culture, and architecture. It is home to some of the oldest structures in the world. The Cairn of Barnenez is a Neolithic monument in northern Finistère, France. It dates back to 4800 BC. You can see the history of France through its many different architectural styles. When we think of old traditional French architecture, buildings like the Palace of Versailles and the Notre-Dame come to mind but, did you know the Louxor obelisk (even though it was a gift from Egypt) was built in 13 BC? The Les arènes de Lutèce, a Roman amphitheater that use to show gladiator fights, is dated in the 1st century. The Abbaye saint Germain des prés is 6th century. Many of the most famous buildings in France are located in the capital of Paris. You know of the Eiffel tower and the Louve, but there is also beautiful architecture all over the city neighborhoods. If you walk down any Paris street you see buildings that were built hundreds of years ago. This beautiful map of Paris shows the ages of livable dwellings throughout the city.

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This Map Shows the Age of Every Building in Paris, France

The color-coded geo map shows how old the buildings in Paris are, ranging from 2 years all the way up to 821 years old. You can see the oldest buildings are located in the center of the map and buildings outside of that tend to be newer. Imagine living in a building that is over 800 years old? The sights, the sounds, the ghost stories that must be a part habitation in such a historic location. The oldest buildings in the United States are only over 300 years old, a far cry from many of the buildings on this map.

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Map Unveils Countries with Most Powerful Passports

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There are many uses for a passport, but the most useful one is access to foreign countries. A powerful passport will grant the holder easy access to many different foreign nations. This map from the team at Italian Dual Citizenship ranks countries by how many foreign nations passport holders can visit without a Visa or with the easy Visa upon-arrival option. We can see an extensive list of their results, as well as a color-coded map with the most powerful country’s passports, darkened to navy blue and the weakest labeled with vibrant green.

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Which Countries Have the World's Most Powerful Passports?

This map is a powerful demonstration of the data since we can look at the colors and notice patterns and anomalies. For example, the entire European Union, which encompasses most of Western Europe, is a deep navy blue, and the countries are among the world’s most powerful passport issuers. In the Middle East, we see a lot of green indicating weaker passports, but there’s a lone navy-blue country. The United Arab Emirates offers the world’s most powerful passport with Visa-free access to 133 countries and 46 countries with a Visa-on-arrival.

As for the countries with the most limited access, Syria is at the bottom of the list, with only nine Visa-free opportunities and 30 Visa-on-arrival. Afghanistan offers only six Visa-free opportunities but pushes past Syria with 34 Visa-on-arrival countries.

This map is a perfect way to display a huge wealth of data, like information on passport requirements.

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Study Determines the Countries Most Crowded with Tourists

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The global tourism industry is more significant than ever as jetsetters head for new sights, cultures, and sensations. All travelers have their own draws to a destination. Some seek out beautiful natural scenes, others want to visit culture-packed cities, and others focus on food quality. This map from Irish Dual Citizenship gives us further insight into what global tourists value most when traveling.

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Which Countries Are the Most (and Least) Crowded With Tourists?

The team determined that these ten countries are packed with the most tourists:

  • France
  • Poland
  • Mexico
  • United States
  • Thailand
  • Italy
  • Czech Republic
  • Spain
  • Canada
  • Hungary

The countries that receive the least visitors are:

  • American Samoa
  • Tuvalu
  • Solomon Islands
  • Marshall Islands
  • Comoros
  • Chad
  • Kiribati
  • Micronesia
  • Palau
  • Samoa
  • Moldova

We can see from the most popular list that affordability plays a large role in travel destination choice. Poland is the most affordable European country to visit, and Mexico offers incredible food and beachside resorts for some of the lowest prices. People flock to gorgeous natural scenery like the United States National Parks or the beaches and rainforests of Thailand. Still others seek out unique culture, which is why France is a perennial favorite destination along with other European destinations like Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, and Hungary.

On the flip side, safety issues drive tourists away. Many of the countries at the very bottom of the list are dangerous due to violent crime, active war zones, or terrorism. Some countries are too remote and rugged to travel to, or they just aren’t on the international radar as an appealing destination.

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New Graphic Reveals Locations of Fatal Boating Accidents

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The team at SI Yachts unveiled new research that serves as a sobering reminder for Americans who like boating. The team analyzed statistics on fatal boating accidents around the country to determine where they happened and the most common causes of fatal accidents. Using these statistics, the team created a map highlighting the most dangerous and safe states for boating. The results are an easy-to-follow map that highlights the areas that might have dangerous waters or lax boater safety rules.

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The Safest (and Most Dangerous) States for Boating

These are the safest states to boat in:

  • Minnesota
  • Nebraska
  • Iowa
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Michigan
  • Pennsylvania
  • Wisconsin
  • New Hampshire
  • Mississippi

These are the most dangerous boating locations:

  • District of Columbia
  • Alaska
  • Hawaii
  • Colorado
  • Vermont
  • New Mexico
  • Oregon
  • Nevada
  • Utah
  • Idaho
  • Washinton

Minnesota claims the top safety spot because they have thorough boater safety laws and plenty of experienced captains in a state known as “the Land of 10,000 Lakes.” As we can see from statistics, inexperienced operators are the third most common cause of fatal boating accidents. In contrast, the District of Columbia held the highest number of fatal boating accidents. The Potomac River is full of dangerous currents and unexpected hazards, the second most common cause of fatal boating accidents. Unfortunately, many people also boat on the Potomac while under the influence. Alcohol use was the number one most common cause of fatal boating accidents.

The data the team collected should remind all boaters to be careful regardless of where they’re boating. Practice good safety, pay attention to the water, and don’t take risks!

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