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Latin America and the Caribbean
New Virus Epicenter
Health authorities in Latin America report the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases has led the region to become the new epicenter of the global pandemic. This map by the BBC using data from John Hopkins University and other national public health agencies show the number of cases of the virus per country in the region. Brazil is now confirmed to have the second highest number of cases in the world after the United States, with 610,000 people testing positive in the South American country. A study by the University of São Paulo Medical School estimates the actual figure in Brazil could be as much as fifteen times higher than the official figure, as testing is not as accessible as in Europe or the U.S. and many deaths may not be reported. Infections are expected to rise further in Latin America and the Caribbean as health experts say that the peak is still weeks away.
This map depicts the number of confirmed cases of the virus per country in Latin America and the Caribbean. All COVID-19 updates will be displayed in a red box.
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Germany
U.S. Troops Withdraw
On Friday, U.S. officials announced their plan to remove 9,500 troops from Germany, reducing the number there to 25,000 from 34,500. The U.S. has had soldiers stationed in Germany since World War II, and as a part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Reports cited the withdrawal due to the U.S. disapproval of NATO members not increasing their defense spending in order to reduce the cost incurred by the U.S. from providing transatlantic defense. Germany has long been a strategic location for American military operations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The plan has yet to be officially confirmed and as of Monday, Germany stated it has not been formally notified.
This map depicts the active U.S. military personnel in each NATO member state. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: Yahoo News
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Italy
Ancient Town Mapped
After months of piecing together underground radar imagery of a 700 AD Roman city, archaeologists have mapped the town of Falerii Novi without turning a stone. The ancient walled-in city located north of Rome spanned over 75 acres. Archaeologists used a series of ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and satellite navigation to reveal the shape and location of objects underground. Without excavating the area, they were able to unveil a monument, amphitheater, water pipes, communal baths, and other structures. Traditional excavations can be costly and time consuming, but GPR technology helps archaeologists see below the surface without digging and produces 3D imagery to accurately map ancient towns. This is the first time an entire city has been mapped using GPR, and archaeologists hope to use this method on larger sites in the future.
This map depicts the underground Roman town of Falerii Novi. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Which oceanic island in the Eastern Tropical Pacific is the only one to support a tropical forest ecosystem on it?
A: Cocos Island
Also known as “Treasure Island”, Cocos Island is situated approximately 341.75 mi (550 km) off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The 9.21 sq mi (23.85 km2) island has no permanent inhabitants other than Costa Rican park rangers. The island and its surrounding waters were designated a national park in 1978 and a World Heritage Site in 1997.
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Q: Which country, measuring more than 2,600 miles in length, could span the distance from Cape Town, South Africa to Antarctica?
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