I've always wondered this. The Census Reporter's metro area outline curves around San Jose, and San Jose's metro area goes preposterously far south. And the area between Fremont and San Jose is relatively continuously urban or suburban. Is it just because San Jose wants to be different?

Mind-boggling to see what imperialism looked like globally just a few human generations ago. But even more curious to discuss the geopolitical reasons that led to the exceptions on the map:

• Countries that were never colonized - Korea, Thailand, Japan, Liberia (?). Are there any others? Why were they not colonized?
• European sphere of influence - not sure how that's different from partial control but looks like Iran, Afghanistan, Mongolia, Nepal and Bhutan?
• European partial control - Turkey, Saudi Arabia and China.
• Lol that French Guiana and Polynesia are considered part of Europe - isn't that wrong by definition?
• What's up with Eritrea Somalialand, eastern part of Western Sahara and tiny island in Indonesian archipelago, just north of Australia?

[EDIT: Hand edited the map since the original author seems to have gotten Ethiopia wrong]

Currently, when including Alaska and Hawaii, the geographic centre is Belle Fourche in South Dakota. But with all the talk of Puerto Rico becoming a state someday, where would the new geographic centre be if Puerto Rico is included?

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Al Ula, located in the northwestern region of Saudi Arabia, is a remarkable area known for its rich historical, cultural, and natural significance. It is part of the Madinah Region and has gained international recognition as a destination for tourism and archaeological exploration.

Brighton England and Brighton Beach Brooklyn. Norwich Norfolk, Norwich Connecticut.

Or Birmingham England vs Birmingham Alabama.

(I didn't find the complete map)

Map is part of an Atlas book for kids. This pattern is also found in Canada, Florida and Louisiana

Ive lived in greater Spokane for a while now , and we often have Fall and Spring weather patterns that mimic the west side of the cascade range in rainfall and more moderate temps. The East slopes of the Rockies on the other hand are fairly drier in comparison. Why does the cascade range not completely block storms coming in from the west and create a more arid general climate in the mountainous region? (I am aware that central wa is semi arid )

Alright, they aren't PERFECTLY equal, although they are indubitably close.

This map depicts the 35 most populous metropolitan areas (all metropolitan areas with two million or more population) with 5 imaginary regions of roughly equal population.

The yellow region is the most populous by a small amount, its largest state is Texas. It has 68,542,509 population.

The red region is the next most, its largest state is California. It has 67,223,229 population.

The green region is next, its largest state is Illinois. It has 66,813,268 population.

The purple region is next, its largest state is New York. It has 66,644,703 population.

The blue region is the smallest, its largest state is Florida. It has 65,619,186 population.

Thinking about the profits that I will able to make if I can survive for another 50 million years.