Maps Archive:
World Bank Data Atlas
13 Jan 2009A quick way to access basic WB data for all countries – includes World Bank news for each country.
Currency Maps
In: Global Economy Interactive Maps Source: FT Updated regularly US Economy
7 Jan 2009From FT: An interactive map that shows the relative performance of a currency against other major currencies for a range of time periods (today, 5day,. up to 1 year)
[Note: There is no direct link to the map (silly java), you have to click on the “Currency Macromap Launch now” window on this page]
A similar heatmap (with more currency coverage) is available at Oanda.com
Food still in Crisis
5 Jan 2009Interactive chart of production and consumption. Related Article.
Foreclosures up 28% in November
12 Dec 2008
US Military Bases Around the World
In: Interactive Maps Reference
8 Dec 2008It’s a bit off-topic, but this is a beautiful example of an interactive drill-down map, from Mother Jones.
The Economist: “The World in 2009” Forecast Map
In: Global Economy Interactive Maps Source: Economist US Economy
19 Nov 2008Navigate through information, news, and projections.
Global Equities and Currencies
13 Oct 2008Map of world currency and equity market declines (October data).
related article
Global Consumption
4 Sep 2008A nice interactive chart showing what the world spends it’s money on. Click on the tabs at the top to see different sectors.
(note: September data. it’d be nice if they kept this updated)
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