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Men's Average Height by Country

 video by Nara Rankings Tallest Countries | World Countries Ranking | Men's Average Height by Country Men's average height can vary significantly by country due to factors such as genetics, nutrition, and overall health. Here are some examples of average heights for men in various countries, based on recent data: Netherlands : The Netherlands is often cited as having the tallest men on average, with heights around 182.5 cm (6 feet). Montenegro : Men in Montenegro also tend to be quite tall, with an average height of approximately 182 cm (6 feet). Denmark : Danish men have an average height of around 181.5 cm (5 feet 11.5 inches). Norway : Norwegian men average about 181 cm (5 feet 11.3 inches). Serbia : Men in Serbia have an average height of approximately 180.5 cm (5 feet 11.1 inches). Germany : German men average around 180 cm (5 feet 11 inches). Czech Republic : Czech men have an average height of about 179.5 cm (5 feet 10.7 inches). Sweden : Swedish men average around 179.5...

How much do niche sites earn in Europe?

  The data is valid for the Europe-Near East area and is estimated for sites with average monthly traffic of 50,000 unique users The most profitable websites are those in the financial field. This niche is by far the most profitable, twice more than the one in the 2nd place. And the 2nd is owned by the House and garden, with about 6k dollars per year (with an average traffic of 50k visitors per month). Next is a large group of niches with incomes of about 4000 dollars per year. This includes: Internet and Telecommunications, Business and Industry, Travel, Shopping, Computers and Electronics, Beauty and Fitness. The 3rd tier, with revenues of 2-3 thousand dollars per year, is represented by sites in domains such as: Online communities Automobiles and vehicles Laws and governance Hobbies and free time Health immobility Reference Food and drink Animals and pets Jobs and education games Science Arts and entertainment People and society At the bottom of the ranking are the sites in the ...

European literature - maps and diagrams - from the beginning to the 21th century

  Ancient Greece and Rome (c. 8th century BCE - 5th century CE) Key Figures: Homer, Sophocles, Euripides, Virgil, Ovid Influences: Mythology, philosophy, epic poetry, tragedy, comedy Medieval Europe (c. 5th century - 15th century) Key Figures: Beowulf, Chrétien de Troyes, Dante Alighieri, Geoffrey Chaucer Influences: Chivalry, religion, courtly love, allegory Renaissance (c. 14th - 17th century) Key Figures: William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Molière Influences: Humanism, classicism, realism, satire Enlightenment (c. 17th - 18th century) Key Figures: Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Jonathan Swift, Samuel Johnson Influences: Reason, logic, satire, social criticism Romanticism (c. 18th - 19th century) Key Figures: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Mary Shelley, Victor Hugo Influences: Nature, emotion, imagination, rebellion    Realism (c. 1830s - 1900s) Key Figures: Gustave Flaubert, Leo Tolstoy, Charles Dicke...

Salaries in major European cities - infographic - best and worst paying professions

  open the image at maximum resolution with right click > open image infographic from incont.ro How professionals in various trades are paid in each of the major European cities - the lowest and highest salaries List of analyzed professions: - bus driver: municipal transport employee, with approximately 10 years of experience; - car mechanic: qualified employee with approximately 5 years of experience; - call-center agent: employee who has completed at least one training program, specialized in the field of telecommunications or another technological sector; - factory worker: unskilled or semi-skilled employee in a medium-sized company, with predominant activities in the textile industry - construction workers: unqualified or semi-qualified employees, without specialized training, with an average age of 25; - sales assistant: experienced employee in the textile sales department of a large company - teacher: employee in the public education system with approximately 10 years of e...

Dynamic infography: Europe largest cities in history (until today)

Europe's Largest Cities Throughout History: Every Year. An animated map of Europe's largest cities over time, from 1600 BCE to modern times. In video: Ancient Era, Greco-Roman World, Middle Ages, Early Modern, Modern and Contemporary Era. According to this dataset, Acrotiri (in Skyathos or Thiera Island, Greece, supposed Atlantis/Atlantida) was first major city in Europe, the first with mor than 20k inhabitants.  Further, video present ascension (and eventually colaps) of cities like: Knossos, Kition, Mycene, Athens, Syracuse, Corinth, Sparta, Argos, Agrigentum, Rome, Capua, Rhodes, Constantinopole, Gades, Augusta Treverorum, Salona, Narbonne  (France)and Marseilles, Cordoba, Sevilla, Merida, Toledo (Muslim Spain), Palermo, Kiev, Milan, Venice, Paris, London, Sarai (in Russia, but Golden Horde capital), Genoa, Ghent, Lisbon, Naples, Edirne (Adrianopoles), Amsterdam, Moscow, St. Petersburg/Leningrad, Vienna, Berlin, Manchester, Birmingham, Madrid, Barcelona and more. ...

Infography: Population change in Europe in 30 years

  1990-2023 Biggest decline was in ex-USSR: Georgia and Ukraine (both victims of Russian aggression during this period of time), Latvia, Moldavia and - at a lower scale - Lithuania, Estonia, Belarus). On the other hand, Turkey (because Syrian civil war), Ireland and Island was the states with major population increase. Here is a table with the population change in Europe (1990-2023): [rows: Region Population in 1990 (million) Population in 2023 (million) Change (million) Percentage Change (%)] Western Europe 375 420 45 12.00 Eastern Europe (including Russia) 320 295 -25 -7.81 Northern Europe 80 88 8 10.00 Southern Europe 135 140 5 3.70 Overall, Western Europe experienced the most significant population growth of 45 million (12.00%) between 1990 and 2023. Eastern Europe (including Russia) witnessed a population decline of 25 million (-7.81%). Northern and Southern Europe observed moderate population growth of 8 million (10.00%) and 5 million (3.70%), ...

Essential data about European Union (2024)

  Key data on: Renewable energy (as share in total consumption), Internet Usage, Municipal Waste and reciclyng , import of goods, export of goods, EU Area, Population, Gross Domestic Product see also May 06, 2024 Eurostat: In what countries are more electric cars? January 25, 2024 EU Daily internet usage by country. Compare: 2006 and 2023 July 16, 2024 Political Groups in EU Parliament (1979-2024) Essential data Economy GDP: The EU has one of the largest economies in the world. As of 2022, the nominal GDP of the EU was approximately €15.5 trillion. Per Capita GDP: The GDP per capita varies significantly among member states, with countries like Luxembourg and Ireland having some of the highest per capita GDPs in the world. Eurozone: The Eurozone consists of 19 EU member states that have adopted the euro as their common currency. The Eurozone is a significant economic bloc within the EU. Unemployment: Unemployment rates vary across member states. As of 2022, the overall unemployment...

Infographic: Trade in South Asia

 WB infos Infographic realised by World Bank ( Source ). Click on image to enlarge Trade in South Asia has played a significant role in the region's economy and cultural exchange for thousands of years. Here's a concise overview: Historical importance: South Asia has been a key player in global trade since ancient times, with the Indus Valley Civilization engaging in commerce as far back as 3000 BCE. Silk Road: The region was an integral part of the ancient Silk Road, connecting East Asia with the Mediterranean world. Maritime trade: Coastal areas have long been hubs for sea-based trade, linking South Asia with Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and East Africa. Key exports: Historically, South Asia has exported spices, textiles, precious stones, and agricultural products. Today, the region also exports manufactured goods, software, and services. Modern trade blocs: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) aims to promote economic cooperation among member s...

Lowest prices in Europe by country (1994-2024 evolution) VIDEO

Data source Word Bank (according with Data Visualisation, which made this movie)  Evolution of lowest consumer prices in European countries The video visualizes price ratios in European countries compared to the US and between them. Countries with the lowest prices are Belarus, Ukraine, North Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Albania and others. The highest prices are in Switzerland, Ireland, Norway and Denmark, and the first two have higher prices than the US.

Dialects of the French Language (map, description, history)

  The French language boasts a rich tapestry of regional dialects, each with its unique characteristics and fascinating history. While Standard French remains the official language, these dialects reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Francophone world. Here's a breakdown of some key French dialects: France: Northern Dialects: Picard : Spoken in the Picardy region, characterized by its use of the "ch" sound for the "k" sound in Standard French. Norman : Found in Normandy, features a strong emphasis on the "r" sound and unique vocabulary. Walloon : Spoken in Wallonia, Belgium, a distinct dialect with a strong influence from Germanic languages. Central Dialects: Francien : The basis for Standard French, evolved in the Ile-de-France region around Paris. Berry : Spoken in the Berry region, known for its distinct pronunciation of vowels. Bourbonnais : Found in the Bourbonnais region, characterized by its unique intonation and use of archaic w...

Political Groups in EU Parliament (1979-2024)

  Political Groups in the European Parliament (1979-2024) Since the first direct elections in 1979, the European Parliament has been dominated by three main political groups: the European People's Party (EPP), the Socialists and Democrats (S&D), and the liberals (ALDE, later Renew Europe). The center-right EPP has consistently been the largest group, representing Christian democratic and conservative parties across Europe. The S&D, comprising social democratic parties, has typically been the second-largest group. The liberal ALDE (later Renew Europe) has often played a kingmaker role, aligning with either the EPP or S&D to form majorities. Over time, smaller groups have gained prominence, reflecting the changing political landscape of Europe. The Greens/European Free Alliance has become increasingly influential, especially on environmental issues. Eurosceptic and nationalist groups have also grown, with the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) forming in 2009 and...

Musical preferences in EUrope and in ROmania

  Inscop Research conducted research on the musical preferences of Romanians in 2013 and 2023. At European level, the most recent data on musical tastes were published by Eurostat in a barometer from 2002. Later, Eurostat data no longer included research on preferred genres, but only indices of consumption and participation in music events, downloads, streaming, other forms of music consumption in public or private space. Several research institutes in several European countries have published more recent studies, but these are not carried out at European level, but only in a few countries, or do not include all the phenomena related to music consumption, but only some of its aspects (e.g. consumption online, where studies indicate the emergence of an omnivorous public, represented especially by young people, who consume all genres of music, without having clear preferences). Note: The categories tested in the studies carried out in Romania are only partially consistent with those ...

World Tourism Revenue Ranking (1999-2019)

 World Tourism Revenue Ranking (1999~2019) - Unit : Million Dollars - Data Source : UNWTO - Music : Alan Walker - Fade [NCS Release]

World Universities - Global Index by Country (top 200)

  Academic ranking Universities in the World's Top 200: 🇺🇸 USA: 56 🇬🇧 UK: 25 🇩🇪 Germany: 21 🇨🇳 China: 13 🇦🇺 Australia: 11 🇳🇱 Netherlands: 11 🇨🇦 Canada: 8 🇨🇭 Switzerland: 7 🇰🇷 South Korea: 6 🇸🇪 Sweden: 6 🇫🇷 France: 5 🇭🇰 Hong Kong: 5 🇯🇵 Japan: 5 🇧🇪 Belgium: 4 🇩🇰 Denmark: 3 🇮🇹 Italy: 3 🇸🇬 Singapore:… — Global Index (@TheGlobal_Index) May 8, 2024 Ranking countries based on academic performance involves considering various factors such as the quality of education, research output, number of top universities, and educational expenditure. Here are some of the top countries based on academic rankings: 1. United States: The US is home to many of the world's top universities, including Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Stanford University. It also leads in research and development expenditure. 2. United Kingdom: The UK has prestigious universities like the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, and Imperial C...

Percent of population using Credit Cards

 Data. World Bank, via Statistic Mania. Infographics: Dall-E

Eurostat: In what countries are more electric cars?

  Electric cars statistics The EU regions with the highest shares of electric passenger cars in all cars in 2022 were 🚘: 🇳🇱Flevoland (12.8%) 🇳🇱Utrecht and 🇸🇪Stockholm (both 6.6%) What about your country❓ ➡️ https://t.co/9QE7tOYF5W pic.twitter.com/eO3ioGQ5yT — EU_Eurostat (@EU_Eurostat) May 6, 2024 For other types of motorisation data are:

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