Small places. Big stories.

Discover the stories behind unusual borders, surprising countries and the routes that connect our world. Through animated maps and clear explanations, we explore geography, population, history and geopolitics, including how events far away can affect everyday life.

From countries surrounded by other countries to narrow waterways that shape global trade, each video explains how these places came to be and why they matter.

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