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Thursday, March 3, 2016
Map of the Schengen Area in March 2016
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Friday, February 19, 2016
Map of Control in Yemen's Civil War: February 2016 (Subscription)
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Timeline by Djordje Djukic, with additional reporting by Evan Centanni; map by Louis Martin-Vézian and Evan Centanni
Though it's been less than three weeks since our last Yemen control map update, there have already been several changes to territorial control. Most notably, Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has rapidly expanded its territory, recapturing most of the towns it held from 2011 to 2012.
Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition supporting President Hadi has also made progress against the Houthi rebels over the past weeks.
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Though it's been less than three weeks since our last Yemen control map update, there have already been several changes to territorial control. Most notably, Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has rapidly expanded its territory, recapturing most of the towns it held from 2011 to 2012.
Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition supporting President Hadi has also made progress against the Houthi rebels over the past weeks.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Map: Which Countries Recognize Palestine as Independent in 2016?
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Thursday, February 11, 2016
Syrian Civil War Control Map: February 2016 (Subscription)
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As a UN-brokered truce approached, tables were beginning to turn in Syria, with the government's Russian-backed offensive making major breakthroughs against rebel forces in Aleppo, Latakia, and elsewhere.
Meanwhile, the so-called "Islamic State" (ISIS) continued to hold vast tracts of the country, while Kurdish-led forces gradually expanded their control in victories against ISIS and rebel fighters alike.
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New: Improved map now includes terrain and major roads! As a UN-brokered truce approached, tables were beginning to turn in Syria, with the government's Russian-backed offensive making major breakthroughs against rebel forces in Aleppo, Latakia, and elsewhere.
Meanwhile, the so-called "Islamic State" (ISIS) continued to hold vast tracts of the country, while Kurdish-led forces gradually expanded their control in victories against ISIS and rebel fighters alike.
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Sunday, January 31, 2016
Yemen Civil War Control Map: January 2016 (Subscription)
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In the two months since our previous Yemen control map update, the Saudi-led coalition supporting President Hadi has opened new fronts against both the rival Houthis and Al Qaeda, using its naval forces to capture islands and seaports along Yemen's coast while also advancing across the border from Saudi Arabia for the first time.
Meanwhile, the so-called "Islamic State" organization (formerly ISIS/ISIL), based in Iraq and Syria, has for the first time been alleged to control territory in Yemen.
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In the two months since our previous Yemen control map update, the Saudi-led coalition supporting President Hadi has opened new fronts against both the rival Houthis and Al Qaeda, using its naval forces to capture islands and seaports along Yemen's coast while also advancing across the border from Saudi Arabia for the first time.
Meanwhile, the so-called "Islamic State" organization (formerly ISIS/ISIL), based in Iraq and Syria, has for the first time been alleged to control territory in Yemen.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016
2015: The Year in Political Geography Changes
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Rival government and "Islamic State" (ISIS) control in Libya, August 2015 (click for free full-size map and article)
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Inside this Review of 2015:
- New countries, breakaway states, and micronations
- Country name, capital, and flag changes
- Border changes and disputed territories
- Countries joining international organizations
- Recognition of disputed countries
- Rebel control in conflict zones
- Sea borders and seabed claims
- New states and provinces
- Currency changes
- World time zone changes
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Sunday, January 10, 2016
How Many Countries Are There in the World in January 2016?
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This article was first published in 2011, and the version below was last updated in January 2016 for South Sudan's admission as an Olympic Nation.
One of the most basic questions for map-lovers is, "How many countries are there in the world?" But anyone who replies with a simple number is leaving out part of the story. The fact is, the answer depends heavily on how you define "country".
Here are six of the most common answers, each correct in its own way:
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Here are six of the most common answers, each correct in its own way:
Thursday, December 24, 2015
War in Iraq: Map of "Islamic State" Control in December 2015 (Subscription)
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Though Iraq's current war has been proceeding at a less-intense pace than Syria's, there have been several important changes to territorial control in the past half a year, all involving the so-called "Islamic State" (ISIS) losing ground to the Iraqi government and Kurdistan's Peshmerga force.
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Thursday, December 10, 2015
Map: Kazakhstan Joins WTO
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| Member and observer states of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Map by Evan Centanni, starting from public domain blank map (license: CC BY-NC-SA). |
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Syrian Civil War Control Map: December 2015 (Subscription)
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Research by Djordje Djukic, with additional reporting by Evan Centanni
The Syrian government's newly Russian-backed offensive against rebels and the so-called "Islamic State" (IS, formerly ISIS) is beginning to pick up momentum. Meanwhile, Western European countries are increasingly becoming involved in the war on IS as well, with a new Western-backed, multi-ethnic ground coalition making significant gains of its own against the group.
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The Syrian government's newly Russian-backed offensive against rebels and the so-called "Islamic State" (IS, formerly ISIS) is beginning to pick up momentum. Meanwhile, Western European countries are increasingly becoming involved in the war on IS as well, with a new Western-backed, multi-ethnic ground coalition making significant gains of its own against the group.
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- New in this edition: Special symbol indicates towns held by multi-ethnic anti-ISIS Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
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Friday, November 20, 2015
New Zealand Voting on New Flag Design
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By Evan Centanni
A New Flag For New Zealand?
For decades, New Zealand has debated whether to change its flag, and now the country is finally putting the matter to a vote. A controversial initiative of Prime Minister John Key, the referendum officially began today, November 20. Over the coming three weeks, New Zealanders will choose their favorite from five contending flag designs. A final vote on whether to adopt the winner or stay with the old flag will happen next March. New Zealand's current flag has been in place since 1902, nearly fifty years before the country became fully independent from the UK. Its top left corner is occupied by the so-called "Union Jack", which is still the flag of the UK today.
Updated 2015-12-16: Continue to the bottom of the article for the results of the flag referendum!
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| The five options for a new flag of New Zealand. Clockwise from top left: Silver Fern (Red, White and Blue) by Kyle Lockwood; Silver Fern (Black, White and Blue) by Kyle Lockwood; Koru (Black) by Andrew Fyfe; Silver Fern (Black and White) by Alofi Kanter; and Red Peak by Aaron Dustin. More information in article below. License: CC BY 3.0 nz |
By Evan Centanni
A New Flag For New Zealand?
For decades, New Zealand has debated whether to change its flag, and now the country is finally putting the matter to a vote. A controversial initiative of Prime Minister John Key, the referendum officially began today, November 20. Over the coming three weeks, New Zealanders will choose their favorite from five contending flag designs. A final vote on whether to adopt the winner or stay with the old flag will happen next March. New Zealand's current flag has been in place since 1902, nearly fifty years before the country became fully independent from the UK. Its top left corner is occupied by the so-called "Union Jack", which is still the flag of the UK today.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Yemen's Civil War: Map of Control in November 2015 (Subscription)
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Over the past month and a half, all sides in Yemen's civil war have achieved territorial gains. The international coalition backing President Hadi - now including troops from Sudan, as well as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar - has made gains against the Houthis, even as the Houthis have recaptured other areas. Meanwhile, Al Qaeda has taken advantage of the chaos to continue continued its gradual expansion of power.
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Over the past month and a half, all sides in Yemen's civil war have achieved territorial gains. The international coalition backing President Hadi - now including troops from Sudan, as well as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar - has made gains against the Houthis, even as the Houthis have recaptured other areas. Meanwhile, Al Qaeda has taken advantage of the chaos to continue continued its gradual expansion of power.
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Friday, November 6, 2015
The Death of a Currency: Zimbabwe Dollar Demonetized
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By Olga Rodriguez-Walmisley, with additional reporting by Evan Centanni
The End of the Zimbabwe Dollar
As of last month, the Zimbabwe dollar (Z$) no longer has any monetary value: After more than a decade of extreme inflation, it has been permanently retired. It was the official currency of Zimbabwe for 29 years, from 1980 to 2009, and continued to be circulated until this past September. Today, the government of Zimbabwe uses US dollars, while at least seven other foreign currencies are also accepted as legal tender: the South African rand, Botswana pula, British pound, Indian rupee, Chinese yuan, Japanese yen, and Australian dollar.

By Olga Rodriguez-Walmisley, with additional reporting by Evan Centanni
The End of the Zimbabwe Dollar
As of last month, the Zimbabwe dollar (Z$) no longer has any monetary value: After more than a decade of extreme inflation, it has been permanently retired. It was the official currency of Zimbabwe for 29 years, from 1980 to 2009, and continued to be circulated until this past September. Today, the government of Zimbabwe uses US dollars, while at least seven other foreign currencies are also accepted as legal tender: the South African rand, Botswana pula, British pound, Indian rupee, Chinese yuan, Japanese yen, and Australian dollar.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Syrian Civil War Control Map: October 2015 (Subscription)
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Research by Djordje Djukic, with additional reporting by Evan Centanni
A month into Russia's military intervention in Syria, the Assad government and Iranian troops have made a number of small advances against both the rebels and the so-called "Islamic State" (formerly ISIS/ISIL).
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Friday, October 16, 2015
Map of Boko Haram/"Islamic State" Control in Nigeria: October 2015
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By Evan Centanni
The "Islamic State" in Nigeria
Northeastern Nigeria's Boko Haram rebels, despite being pushed out of most of the territory they held last year, are still a major force in the region.
After becoming an official affiliate of Iraq and Syria's so-called "Islamic State" (IS, a.k.a ISIS/ISIL) last March, they have now taken to calling themselves the Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP).
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By Evan Centanni
The "Islamic State" in Nigeria
Northeastern Nigeria's Boko Haram rebels, despite being pushed out of most of the territory they held last year, are still a major force in the region.
After becoming an official affiliate of Iraq and Syria's so-called "Islamic State" (IS, a.k.a ISIS/ISIL) last March, they have now taken to calling themselves the Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP).
Friday, October 9, 2015
African Union Suspends Burkina Faso, Then Reinstates it Again (Map)
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Article by Evan Centanni
Coup Crisis
On September 18, Burkina Faso was suspended from the African Union (AU) by the organization's Peace and Security Council. The action was in response to a government takeover by soldiers loyal to the country's former president Blaise Compaore, who was pushed out in a popular uprising a year ago.
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Yemen's Civil War: Map of Control in September 2015 (Subscription)
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Forces loyal to Yemen's exiled President Hadi, backed by troops from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and now Qatar, have advanced rapidly against the Houthi rebels over the summer. However, with the offensive now losing momentum, battle lines are solidifying and groups such as Al Qaeda are moving to fill in the power vacuum left in the coalition's wake.
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Forces loyal to Yemen's exiled President Hadi, backed by troops from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and now Qatar, have advanced rapidly against the Houthi rebels over the summer. However, with the offensive now losing momentum, battle lines are solidifying and groups such as Al Qaeda are moving to fill in the power vacuum left in the coalition's wake.
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Friday, September 18, 2015
Map Update: Kosovo Recognized by 3 More Countries in 2015 (108/193 UN members)
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Monday, September 14, 2015
Syrian Civil War Control Map: September 2015 (Subscription)
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Research by Djordje Djukic, with additional reporting by Evan Centanni
Anti-government rebels in Syria, including fighters from the Al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front, have further consolidated their control of Idlib province in the country's northwest. Meanwhile, forces of the "Islamic State" are again occupying parts of the capital city, Damascus, even as they besiege several other locations in Syria.
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Anti-government rebels in Syria, including fighters from the Al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front, have further consolidated their control of Idlib province in the country's northwest. Meanwhile, forces of the "Islamic State" are again occupying parts of the capital city, Damascus, even as they besiege several other locations in Syria.
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Saturday, August 22, 2015
War in Libya: Map of Control in August 2015
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Friday, August 21, 2015
Syrian Civil War Control Map: August 2015 (Subscription)
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Research by Djordje Djukic, with additional reporting by Evan Centanni
Since the end of June, the borders of the so-called "Islamic State" (IS) have changed significantly in Syria, with Kurdish advances from the north and IS pushes into the country's west. Meanwhile, rebels continue to struggle with the Assad government for dominance over the country's remaining territory.
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Since the end of June, the borders of the so-called "Islamic State" (IS) have changed significantly in Syria, with Kurdish advances from the north and IS pushes into the country's west. Meanwhile, rebels continue to struggle with the Assad government for dominance over the country's remaining territory.
See all this and more on the newest update to PolGeoNow's professional Syrian Civil War control map, which includes a timeline of changes since our previous Syria map report at the end of June.
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- Detailed indication of city-by-city control, highlighting key towns and other locations relevant to current events.
- Locations of recent fighting and military operations, including Ayn Issa, Sarrin, Hasakah, Mansour, Frikka, Elbeyli, Qaryatain, and others
- Detailed timeline of important events and changes to territorial control since June 29, 2015, compiled by our Syria-Iraq expert, with links to sources.
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Friday, August 14, 2015
Yemen's Civil War: Map of Control in August 2015 (Subscription)
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Timeline by Djordje Djukic, with additional reporting by Evan Centanni; map by Louis Martin-Vézian and Evan Centanni
Yemen's Houthi revolutionary government, despite support from Iran, is rapidly losing ground against the fighters aligned to President Hadi, and supporting forces from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
A long list of towns have changed hands just within the last two weeks, and Al Qaeda is on the move as well. See all this and more on the newest update to PolGeoNow's Yemen territorial control map, which includes a timeline of changes since our previous Yemen map report in July.
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Yemen's Houthi revolutionary government, despite support from Iran, is rapidly losing ground against the fighters aligned to President Hadi, and supporting forces from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
A long list of towns have changed hands just within the last two weeks, and Al Qaeda is on the move as well. See all this and more on the newest update to PolGeoNow's Yemen territorial control map, which includes a timeline of changes since our previous Yemen map report in July.
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- Markers for key areas of recent fighting such as Houta, Al-Anad Airbase, Utmah, Ibb, Rabat, Lawdar, Bayda, Ataq, and more
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Friday, August 7, 2015
New Olympic Nation: South Sudan (Map)
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| Map of all nations in the Olympics, and their regional associations. Two newest Olympic nations labeled. Map by Evan Centanni, starting from this blank map and modeled after this map. |
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Yemen's Civil War: Map of Control in July 2015 (Subscription)
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Timeline by Djordje Djukic, with additional reporting by Evan Centanni; map by Louis Martin-Vézian and Evan Centanni
In the past month, Yemen's Saudi-backed resistance forces have finally begun making inroads against the Houthis, capturing a major southern city while also extending their control to the northern border with Saudi Arabia.
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In the past month, Yemen's Saudi-backed resistance forces have finally begun making inroads against the Houthis, capturing a major southern city while also extending their control to the northern border with Saudi Arabia.
See all this and more on the newest update to PolGeoNow's Yemen territorial control map, which includes a timeline of changes since our previous Yemen map report in June.
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- Markers for key areas of recent fighting such as Aden, Al-Anad, Sabr, Marib, Wadiah border crossing, and more
- Timeline of changes to the situation since July, compiled by our Yemen specialist, with links to sources
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