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Christianity in Europe ✝️🌍

🙏 Religions of Europe

This map shows the results of the survey for the percentage of people who say they believe in God with absolute certainty in different countries in Europe.

📊 Religious beliefs in Europe vary greatly due to history, culture, education and personal experiences. Some countries have more certain levels, others more secular.

🤝 No matter what one believes, learning about other worldviews helps to build mutual respect and cultural awareness.

CONSUMPTION OF POTATOES IN EUROPE.

🥔 Europe’s Affection for Potatoes

Potatoes are still one of the most important staple foods in Europe. The map shows that some of the highest consumers per person each year are countries like Belarus, Ukraine, Poland and Romania.

🍟 From fries and chips to dumplings and traditional stews, potatoes have become a staple of many European cuisines.

🌱 This humble crop is cheap, versatile and nutritious, and has influenced food culture across the continent for centuries.Eating Potatoes in Europe

🥔 Europe’s Affection for Potatoes

Potatoes are still one of the most important staple foods in Europe. The map shows that some of the highest consumers per person each year are countries like Belarus, Ukraine, Poland and Romania.

🍟 From fries and chips to dumplings and traditional stews, potatoes have become a staple of many European cuisines.

🌱 This humble crop is cheap, adaptable, nutritious and has shaped food culture across the continent for centuries.

Travel Advice: European Travel Advisory Levels (U.S. Government) ✈️🗺️

Travel advisories are intended to inform travelers of the conditions of safety around the world.

🟢 Level 1 – Exercise Usual Precautions
One of the safest destinations for travelers generally speaking.

🟡 Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution
Generally, travel is safe, but visitors should be aware of specific risks such as demonstrations, petty crime or regional security concerns.

🔴Higher Advisory Levels
Used where governments have serious security, conflict or safety concerns.

📌 Advisory levels may change over time as events unfold and travellers should always check official government travel information before embarking on a trip.

Travel wisely, stay updated, and have a great time exploring Europe responsibly! ✈️❤️Travel Advisories: U.S. Government Advisory Levels for Europe ✈️🗺️

Travel advisories are intended to inform travelers of the conditions of safety around the world.

🟢 Level 1 – Exercise Usual Precautions
One of the safest destinations for travelers generally speaking.

🟡 Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution
Generally, travel is safe, but visitors should be aware of specific risks such as demonstrations, petty crime or regional security concerns.

🔴Higher Advisory Levels
Used where governments have serious security, conflict or safety concerns.

📌 Advisory levels can change over time as situations evolve, so travelers should always check official government travel information before traveling.

Travel wise, stay current and enjoy discovering Europe the right way! ✈️❤️

The Most Unevenly Popular Store Type in Every U.S. State 🛍️🇺🇸

Consumer tastes differ greatly across the United States!

📊 Yelp-based data indicates some states have disproportionate concentrations of certain types of stores relative to the national average.

Some examples are:

🎮 Video games stores
🚲 Bike shops 📚 Book stores 🎵 Music and record shops (vinyl)
🎆 vendor of fireworks
🏄 SURF SHOPS 🍺 BREWING SUPPLY STORES

Such patterns are often shaped by the culture, geography, hobbies and lifestyle trends that are unique to each state.

What store category do you believe best describes your state? Most Disproportionately Popular Store Type by U.S. State 🛍️🇺🇸

Consumer tastes differ greatly across the United States!

📊 Yelp-based data indicates some states have disproportionate concentrations of certain types of stores relative to the national average.

Some examples are:

🎮 Video games stores
🚲 Bike shops 📚 Book stores 🎵 Music and record shops (vinyl)
🎆 vendor of fireworks
🏄 SURF SHOPS 🍺 BREWING SUPPLY STORES

Such patterns are often shaped by the culture, geography, hobbies and lifestyle trends that are unique to each state.

💬 What store category best describes your state?

Largest Native American Tribal Group by County (2010) 🦅🇺🇸

This unique map is a fascinating look at the largest Native American tribal groups by county throughout the U.S. based on 2010 census-related demographic data.

The main tribal groups represented are:
🔹Cherokee
🔹 Navajo
🔹 Sioux (d)
🔹 Apache 🔹 Choctaw 🔹 Ojibwe 🔹 Pueblo
2. Creek and others

Native American nations have rich histories, diverse cultures and profound ties to the lands they have called home for centuries. Maps like this help to visualize the incredible diversity of Indigenous communities across America.

📖Each color on this map represents a different story, heritage and cultural tradition.

Culinary Map of Europe According to France 🍽️🇫🇷

😂 A funny French look at European food

This funny map of Europe was made by some French dude who labeled the countries based on his opinion of their food culture.

🍷 Note: This is a joke map and does not accurately represent the rich and diverse cuisines of Europe.

🌍 Whatever country you’re in, Mediterranean seafood, Nordic or Eastern European comfort foods, you’re on to a good thing with the food.

🍴 What’s your favorite European food?

Europe 1914 ( Pre World War 1 ) 🌍⚔️

The map of Europe in 1914 looked very different from the one we know today. Huge empires include the British Empire, German Empire, Russian Empire, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.

Months later, after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, World War I would begin -- a war that redefined borders, destroyed empires and changed the course of world history forever.

Some interesting historical facts;
📌 Austria-Hungary is no more today
📌 The Ottoman Empire later became modern-day Turkey
📌 Many modern countries of Europe were created after WW1
📌 The war caused massive changes to borders in Eastern Europe

History really shows how quickly the world can change. 🌍Europe 1914 (Pre-World War I) 🌍⚔️

Europe in 1914 was a very different place than the map that we all know today. Huge empires include the British Empire, German Empire, Russian Empire, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.

Months later, after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, World War I would begin -- a war that redefined borders, destroyed empires and changed the course of world history forever.

Some interesting historical facts;
📌 Austria-Hungary is no more today
📌 The Ottoman Empire later became modern-day Turkey
📌 Many modern countries of Europe were created after WW1
📌 The war caused massive changes to borders in Eastern Europe

History does show how fast the world can change. 🌍

Average age of marriage in Europe for women 💍📉

This map shows the average age of women getting married in Europe in 2021. In general, the countries of Northern and Western Europe have higher ages of marriage, and many Eastern European countries have younger averages. 🌍

Later marriages are often linked by experts to extended education, career priorities and economic factors. At the same time, cultural traditions also have a huge impact on the marriage trends in different regions. 👰

It is amazing to see how different the lifestyle is within a single continent!Average age women get married in Europe

This map shows the average age of women getting married in Europe in 2021. In general, the countries of Northern and Western Europe have higher ages of marriage, and many Eastern European countries have younger averages. 🌍

Later marriages are often linked by experts to extended education, career priorities and economic factors. At the same time, cultural traditions also have a huge impact on the marriage trends in different regions. 👰

Interesting to see how much lifestyles vary across one continent!

North America’s Continental Divides 🗺️⛰️

North America contains several major continental divides that determine where rivers and rainwater eventually flow. Water falling on one side of a divide may end up in the Pacific Ocean, while water on the other side could flow to the Atlantic or Arctic Oceans.

🌊 The Great Divide is the most famous, stretching from Alaska down through the Rocky Mountains into Mexico.

📍 These divides play a huge role in geography, ecosystems, climate patterns, and water systems across the continent.

Nature’s invisible boundaries shape entire civilizations! 🌎

Same s*x marriage laws in Europe 🏳️‍🌈❤️

This map displays the years when same-s*x marriage was legalized in different European countries. The Netherlands was the first country in the world to legalize same-s*x marriage, doing so in 2001. 🇳🇱

Since then many other European countries have followed suit, reflecting changing social attitudes and increasing recognition of LGBTQ+ rights.

While human rights debates are ongoing around the world, Europe has been a leader in expanding marriage equality over the last two decades. 🌈