There may be no better way of explaining the world than through maps.
Whether they depict oil flows, internet cables, or migration patterns, a good map can explain a concept in a way that no other visualization can.
They may be even better than charts.
We've compiled 32 cartographic visualizations that depict the state of the world in 2013, and how we got there.
Tax payback: red indicates states that get more than a dollar back for every dollar of taxes paid
Worldwide Oil Import And Export Flows: Saudi Arabia is the biggest hub still. Next up is Indonesia.
Strategic oil reserves: everyone's got one.
