
How has the European map evolved over time? - World Economic Forum
Nov 3, 2021 · Here are the 9 key events which led to the current shape of modern countries in Europe and how their borders changed over time.
This is how Europe's borders have changed over 1,000 years
Mar 16, 2016 · The map starts back in a time when much of central Europe was part of the Holy Roman Empire and Spain was largely under Islamic rule. As time moves on, the Mongol Empire appears in …
China’s $900 billion New Silk Road. What you need to know
Jun 26, 2017 · You’ve probably heard of the Silk Road, the ancient trade route that once ran between China and the West during the days of the Roman Empire. It’s how oriental silk first made it to …
These are the world's most vital waterways for global trade
Feb 15, 2024 · Since the pandemic, the world’s busiest ocean #shipping routes have hardly left the headlines. Here are 5 of the most important waterways for global #trade.
This is how the world has been mapped throughout history
Jul 22, 2019 · Otherwise known as a Wright-Molyneux world map, this linear representation of the earth’s cylindrical map quickly became the standard for navigation. 1778-1832: The emergence of …
This visualization shows you 24 hours of global air traffic – in just 4 ...
Jul 12, 2016 · The map highlights the sheer volume of global air traffic. Both the US and Europe become a sea of yellow during daylight hours. You can also see the direction of travel between Europe and …
A brief history of globalization | World Economic Forum
Jan 17, 2019 · Globalization 4.0 is the theme of Davos 2019 - but what were the three earlier waves of global trade?
This is what 500 years of globalization looks like
May 17, 2016 · The iPhone is designed in California, built in China and exported to consumers across the globe. The rise of smartphones and the impact they are having on developing economies is just …
Publications | World Economic Forum
Jan 14, 2026 · The World Economic Forum publishes a comprehensive series of reports which examine in detail the broad range of global issues it seeks to address with stakeholders as part of its mission …
A visual history of pandemics | World Economic Forum
Mar 15, 2020 · Even in the modern era, outbreaks are nearly constant, though not every outbreak reaches pandemic level as the coronavirus has. This visualization outlines some of history’s most …