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Maps / 16 weeks ago

Starbucks’ footprint in Africa remains small – Only 3 countries have stores

Despite Starbucks’ rapid expansion across Asia and the Middle East, the world’s largest coffeehouse chain still has a limited footprint in Africa. A new map from The World in Maps shows that only Egypt, Morocco and South Africa host Starbucks outlets on the continent, highlighting how local coffee cultures have constrained the brand’s growth in Africa.

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Business / 17 weeks ago

China, South Africa and Europe are Africa's top import partners

Africa’s trade relationships are increasingly complex, but one thing is clear from World in Maps’ visualisation of top import partners: China is the dominant supplier for most of the continent. The map uses 2023 data from the World Bank’s World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS) and the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) to show which country each African nation buys the most goods from. It paints the continent mainly in red, indicating China, with pockets of green for South Africa and patches of blue, yellow and light green representing France, Spain and Italy.

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Environment / 24 weeks ago

South Africa records more murders than dozens of countries combined

Data from South Africa's Police Service (SAPS) reveals that the country alone records more murders annually than some countries and regions in Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. The report further reveals that South Africa recorded approximately 27,000 murders, surpassing the combined total of about 22,000 of the stated continents.

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Environment / 32 weeks ago

Top 10 countries hosting the largest Indian communities

In an era defined by migration, innovation, and cultural exchange, the Indian diaspora stands as one of the most influential and widespread in the world. A data visualisation from The World in Maps based on data from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (2024) reveals the top 10 countries where Indian communities have taken root, and the numbers aren’t just impressive; they tell a deeper story of ambition, resilience, and transnational impact.

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Politics / 42 weeks ago

How the US-South Africa land row is affecting the G20

The G20, or Group of Twenty, is an international forum established in 1999 to promote global economic stability and prosperity. The forum comprises nineteen countries with some of the world’s largest economies, along with the European Union (EU) and, since 2023, the African Union (AU).

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Business / 1 year ago

BRICS countries and their GDP in trillion dollars

The BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—continue to play a significant role in the global economy. These countries collectively boast a GDP of approximately $29 trillion, making up about 27.94% of the global economy.

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Business / 1 year ago

Top 5 largest economies in Africa in 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its latest projections for the largest economies in Africa for 2024. These rankings are based on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at current prices, reflecting the economic strength and growth potential of each country.

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Maps / 1 year ago

European Honey Buzzard completes 10,000km migration from South Africa to Finland in 42 days

A European Honey Buzzard equipped with a satellite tracking system has completed a remarkable migration journey from Reitz, Free State, South Africa to Finland. Starting on April 20, 2020, the bird arrived in Finland on June 2, covering an astonishing distance of over 10,000 kilometres (6,213 miles) in just 42 days.

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