Fresh Water [3]

97.4 % of the world's water is ocean water. 2 % is accounted for by ice caps and glaciers, and about 0.6 % is ground water, which constitutes the entire fresh water reserves on earth. Lake water represents only 7 millionths of the world's water; clouds only 1 millionth, and river water 10% of a millionth.

Ocean Floor [5]

Eighty-five percent of the earth’s volcanic eruptions occur deep underwater along mid-ocean ridges.

Landlocked Nations [7]

These countries have one territorial condition in common: no access to the world's oceans. This has a fundamental impact on economics, social behavior, and perspective on the world. Many of the republics of the former Soviet Union are landlocked. Their recent independence has radically increased the number of countries, that suffer this unique condition.

Life Expectancy [8]

Life expectancy is a core indicator in the UN’s human development index. Japan has the highest life expectancy at 82 years. More than 30 of the countries with the lowest life expectancy are in Sub-Saharan Africa: here life expectancy averages 46 years.

Solar Exposure [321]

The brighter the area the more sunshine it receive. Bright yellow areas are ideal for Solar Thermal Power (CST) generation.