Simon Kuestenmacher
@simongerman600.bsky.social
German #geographer and #demographer in #Melbourne. I love and share #maps and #data that explain how the #world works.
Japanese food uses much fewer spices than other cuisines and is yet outrageously flavorful.
January 15, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Japanese food uses much fewer spices than other cuisines and is yet outrageously flavorful.
Who are the foreign residents residing in Greenland?
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Who are the foreign residents residing in Greenland?
European soil quality varies. Ukraine has deliciously great soil.
January 15, 2026 at 2:26 PM
European soil quality varies. Ukraine has deliciously great soil.
You might not be too familiar with New Zealand. Maybe this overlay map will help you to make sense of the Kiwis. NZ cities replaced by global cities of the same latitude. Source: buff.ly/5qoXYT1
January 15, 2026 at 10:55 AM
You might not be too familiar with New Zealand. Maybe this overlay map will help you to make sense of the Kiwis. NZ cities replaced by global cities of the same latitude. Source: buff.ly/5qoXYT1
This chart from Eurostat ranks European countries by “purity” of electricity production (non-fossil sources, 1-10/2025). Europe is cleaning up its energy production. That’s cool. Lower prices are the next step as technology advances.
January 14, 2026 at 10:49 PM
This chart from Eurostat ranks European countries by “purity” of electricity production (non-fossil sources, 1-10/2025). Europe is cleaning up its energy production. That’s cool. Lower prices are the next step as technology advances.
This chart is fun studying if you watched any TV show in the last 25 years. It also shows how rare it is what Breaking Bad pulled off. The show improved its rankings each season. Usually shows get worse (The Simpsons and even Yellowstone). Source: buff.ly/N0T8Jai
January 14, 2026 at 8:42 PM
This chart is fun studying if you watched any TV show in the last 25 years. It also shows how rare it is what Breaking Bad pulled off. The show improved its rankings each season. Usually shows get worse (The Simpsons and even Yellowstone). Source: buff.ly/N0T8Jai
Global coal consumption has plateaued. This is a big success considering the global population grew by well over 300 million people in that period and China become much richer. Coal consumption will fall. Making renewables cheaper is much more effective than trying to ban coal. buff.ly/HKIExyV
January 14, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Global coal consumption has plateaued. This is a big success considering the global population grew by well over 300 million people in that period and China become much richer. Coal consumption will fall. Making renewables cheaper is much more effective than trying to ban coal. buff.ly/HKIExyV
I am very pleased to learn that the people in the English Midlands feel they live neither in the north nor south. There is however a tiny group of people in NORTH East England who think they live in the south - are they cheeky Scotts? Source: buff.ly/a7gsAwZ
January 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I am very pleased to learn that the people in the English Midlands feel they live neither in the north nor south. There is however a tiny group of people in NORTH East England who think they live in the south - are they cheeky Scotts? Source: buff.ly/a7gsAwZ
This cool vintage map shows the history of earth in one evolving spiral 🌀 🌎
January 14, 2026 at 2:26 PM
This cool vintage map shows the history of earth in one evolving spiral 🌀 🌎
Bruder, was ist das für eine Karte!
January 14, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Bruder, was ist das für eine Karte!
The estimates vary as kangaroos aren't filling out their Census forms but well over 40 million roos are expected to live in Australia. That means 1.5 kangaroos for every resident.
January 14, 2026 at 10:55 AM
The estimates vary as kangaroos aren't filling out their Census forms but well over 40 million roos are expected to live in Australia. That means 1.5 kangaroos for every resident.
For the history buffs, this fact might blow your mind: Russia's invasion of Ukraine is now officially longer than the Soviet war against Hitler's Nazi Germany. Source: buff.ly/wZYrLby
January 13, 2026 at 10:49 PM
For the history buffs, this fact might blow your mind: Russia's invasion of Ukraine is now officially longer than the Soviet war against Hitler's Nazi Germany. Source: buff.ly/wZYrLby
Why are Australians richer on paper but feeling poorer in real life? And what do ageing populations, rising costs of living, shifting family plans and growing loneliness mean for our economy, society and future opportunities? buff.ly/ce5cukS
How Australia is Changing: Richer, Older, Lonelier - Demographics Decoded Podcast
In today’s show, we delve into the latest findings from the Hilda report, exploring the significant demographic shifts in Australia.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Why are Australians richer on paper but feeling poorer in real life? And what do ageing populations, rising costs of living, shifting family plans and growing loneliness mean for our economy, society and future opportunities? buff.ly/ce5cukS
The Jewish population is heavily clustered in just two nations.
January 12, 2026 at 8:42 PM
The Jewish population is heavily clustered in just two nations.
In a tech-heavy world social skills only become MORE important. Source: buff.ly/AAiv9fd
January 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
In a tech-heavy world social skills only become MORE important. Source: buff.ly/AAiv9fd
Incredibly interesting data compiled by @ryanburge shows that US youth is becoming more risk averse or smarter (depends on your perspective).
January 12, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Incredibly interesting data compiled by @ryanburge shows that US youth is becoming more risk averse or smarter (depends on your perspective).
Just in case you are the last person on earth who doesn’t know why the US wants Greenland… HT @xruiztru
January 12, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Just in case you are the last person on earth who doesn’t know why the US wants Greenland… HT @xruiztru
On this map @justforstev24 shows us the first five countries that recognised the USA. The new nation was seen as a proof-of-concept for human political emancipation.
January 11, 2026 at 10:49 PM
On this map @justforstev24 shows us the first five countries that recognised the USA. The new nation was seen as a proof-of-concept for human political emancipation.
Breaking news 🇩🇪🇬🇱
January 11, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Breaking news 🇩🇪🇬🇱
Desperate times, desperate measures.
#badgeographyjoke
#badgeographyjoke
January 11, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Desperate times, desperate measures.
#badgeographyjoke
#badgeographyjoke
On top of this, Venezuela happens to have heavy crude oil (which just happens to be the type of oil that the US has refineries for).
January 11, 2026 at 6:38 PM
On top of this, Venezuela happens to have heavy crude oil (which just happens to be the type of oil that the US has refineries for).
Everyone is convinced that London is an extremely unsafe place to live - with the sole exception of Londoners.
January 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Everyone is convinced that London is an extremely unsafe place to live - with the sole exception of Londoners.
I was surprised to learn how few Indians (the most populous nation on earth) live in South America.
January 11, 2026 at 2:26 PM
I was surprised to learn how few Indians (the most populous nation on earth) live in South America.
Unpopular opinion: based on its importance in Germany and Europe, Berlin should be at least (!) twice as big as it is today.
January 11, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Unpopular opinion: based on its importance in Germany and Europe, Berlin should be at least (!) twice as big as it is today.