PAST MAPS OF THE MONTH
- March, 2003 - Lights of the Earth

 

The following six maps deal with an array of major current world issues, from the serious to the seriously frivolous. They were developed for the INA by Jonathan Harris of Flaming Toast Productions. The maps may not be reproduced or rebroadcast without express written consent of the INA. If you are interested in using the maps, please contact us.

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CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON
THE GLOBAL ARMS TRADE




SSSMOKIN!
THE GLOBAL TOBACCO TRADE




RED TAPE

THE GOVERNMENT GRIND



GETTING AROUND
TRANSPORTATION TODAY




GLASS HALF EMPTY
THE COMING WATER WARS




STEALING THE SHOW
THE GLOBAL MOVIE BIZ






This pair of maps show the global presence of Starbucks coffee shops and McDonald's restaurants. When examined graphically, both companies act as global hubs that connect some of the world's poorest, most remote countries with some of the wealthiest.

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