Greece
New Democracy Party Dominates
Greece will be convening another round of national elections after the center-right New Democracy Party expanded its lead in the parliament in an election held this past weekend. The success for the party of current Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was not unexpected, yet did not deliver an outright majority either. The party either had to form a coalition government with another party or seek a second round of voting, however, numerous coalition governments have failed since Greece suffered a severe debt crisis in 2008. By opting for another round that is structured to reward the leading party, the New Democracy party has the opportunity to capture 170 of the 300 seats in the legislature.
This map depicts the results of Greece’s national election which saw the center-right New Democracy party expand its lead. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Al Jazeera
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Guyana
Dormitory Fire Kills 20
A fire in a school dormitory in the Guyanese town of Mahdia killed at least 20 students. The fire at the all-girls school, located 120 miles (193 km) southwest of the Guyanese capital, Georgetown, was believed to have started around midnight. The government has sent several private and military planes to the town to retrieve the victims to be evacuated to the capital for treatment. The cause of the fire has not yet been discovered, however Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali is organizing a “full-scale emergency” plan.
This map depicts the Guyanese town of Mahdia, where an overnight fire in all-girls school has killed at least 20 students. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Seattle Times
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United States
New York City Sinking
Research conducted by oceanologists and geologists at the University of Rhode Island and United States Geological Survey (USGS) revealed the weight of buildings in New York City is contributing to its sinking. The weight of the city’s structures, including iconic buildings like the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building, was calculated to be approximately 1.68 trillion pounds, and researches found the city to be sinking at an average rate of 1 to 2 millimeters per year, with some areas dropping even faster. A lower New York City will worsen flood hazards posed by rising sea levels and natural disasters. Since 1950, the water surrounding the dense city has risen by about 9 inches (23 cm). The risks faced by New York City are shared by many other coastal cities globally as the climate crisis worsens and urbanism grows.
This map depicts pressure created by heavy skyscrapers in various parts of New York City. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: The Azores, an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean, is an autonomous region of what European nation?
A: Portugal
The Azores are a group of nine major volcanic islands that lie about 870 miles (1,400 km) west of Lisbon, Portugal, 930 miles (1,500 km) northwest of Morocco, and 1,200 miles (1,930 km) southeast of Newfoundland, Canada. The archipelago is divided into three island groups: the eastern group, including São Miguel, Santa Maria, and the Formigas islets; the central group, including Faial, Pico, São Jorge, Terceira, and Graciosa; and the western group, including Flores and Corvo. The capital of the island group is Ponta Delgada on São Miguel. The Azores rise atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, reaching its highest point on Pico Island (hence the fitting name, meaning “peak”) at 7,713 ft (2,351 m) above sea level. A sub-tropical climate with high humidity, the islands’ hillsides are often covered with mixed forests with an abundance of flora found across Europe and the Mediterranean. In 2003, the Azores made global headlines and received international acclaim when then-US President George W. Bush held a summit with Britain, Spain, and Portugal’s Prime Ministers, just three days ahead of the Iraq War.
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Q: Which of the four geographic regions in Costa Rica is the cultural, political, and economic core of the country?
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