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The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Our Reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map.
The World Factbook
and for my last point look at news week's list of the best countries to live in based on education, health, quality of life, economic dynamism, and political environment.
Interactive Infographic of the World's Best Countries - Newsweek
Visualizing Economics — Making the "Invisible Hand" Visible
Due to popular demand, I have updated my 2010 graph on top marginal tax rates. In addition, during this year’s tax season, I will be selling copies of my Top Marginal Tax Rates graph as a tabloid size 11″x17″ poster. FYI, your marginal tax rate is the rate you pay on the “last dollar” you earn; but when you view the taxes you paid as a percentage of your income, your effective tax rate is less than your marginal rate, especially after you take into account the deductions and exemptions, i.e. income that is not subject to any tax.
World Statistics, Country Comparisons
How many Turks are in different countries? Are they moving abroad because they're twice as bored as any other country? It seems it's not because they have too much leisure time . For something a little edgy, we tell you which countries tested with the highest IQ's ? Use this one with caution.
Worldmapper is a collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to the subject of interest. There are now nearly 700 maps. Maps 1-366 are also available as PDF posters. Use the menu above to find a map of interest. To learn a little more about this and other map projections read this: Worldmapper and map projections .
