The ‘Real’ Map of Europe: It’s Bigger Than You Think
Feb 11, 2025
Ever looked at a standard map of Europe and thought something was missing? You’re right. The Europe we usually see in atlases and on wall maps tells only part of the story.
Take France, for example. While most people picture the hexagonal shape of metropolitan France, French citizens are just as much at home on the beaches of Martinique or in the mountains of Réunion Island. And that’s just the beginning.