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World
Virus-Free Countries
Some nations have kept COVID-19 at bay because of their ability to close borders and stop travelers from importing the virus. This map by Statista shows the twelve countries that have not reported a case of the virus thus far. The majority are small island nations in the Pacific and were able to avoid the ongoing global pandemic due to their remoteness, small populations, and strong and quick border controls. Many of these nations locked down or declared national emergencies in response to the pandemic, even without any reported cases within their borders. Larger continental countries without any reported cases are Turkmenistan and North Korea, but there are concerns about the accuracy of their reporting.
This map depicts the countries that have no reported cases of COVID-19. All COVID-19 updates will be displayed in a red box.
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Mali
Coup d’etat
After months of protests concerning government corruption and mismanagement, the president of Mali stepped down yesterday, also dissolving the government and parliament, amid a military coup. The president and prime minister were taken to Kati Camp by mutineers, who later announced their intentions for “a civil political transition leading to credible general elections.” They also declared that all of Mali’s land and air borders will be closed indefinitely, and a curfew has been set. France, Mali’s former colonial power, has expressed concern over the change in power. The United Nations and the African Union have called for the release of all captives.
This map depicts Mali, and the location of Kati Camp where the coup originated and the former president was taken. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: AFP
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Germany
Berlin Motorway Rampage
At least six people were injured after a man deliberately drove his car into several vehicles on a stretch of the A100 highway near Berlin last night. The suspect targeted at least three individuals on motorcycles in addition to other cars before stopping on the highway and stepping out of his car carrying a metal box he claimed to be holding explosives. The suspect was apprehended by police and the box was found to contain only work tools. German authorities have reported the attacker was Islamist-motivated and potentially suffers from mental health problems. The German Red Cross responded to support at least 300 motorists who were stuck in traffic jams for hours following the attack.
This map depicts the site of three crashes in last night’s attack in Berlin, as well as the resulting road closure. Click on the map to expand.
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Q: Projected by the United Nations to lose 23% of its population by the year 2050, which country is home to the world’s fastest shrinking population?
A: Bulgaria
Home to nine million people in the 1980’s, Bulgaria’s population is expected to fall below six million in 2050. Low birth rates coupled with outbound migration are the sources of the shrinking population. Bulgaria is the poorest member state in the European Union and is estimated to lose about 60,000 people a year to stronger economies. Lithuania’s population is the second fastest shrinking in the world, with an expected population drop of 22% by 2050.
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Q: Which ancient sea once connected the Arctic Sea to the Gulf of Mexico?
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