The Midwestern State Most Similar to the Northeast

1. Illinois, 2. Michigan, 3. Ohio, 4. Wisconsin, 5. Minnesota

Similar States with Extremely Different Politics

These states are similar, except for their politics

Extremely Different States with Similar Culture

These states have similar culture, but little else in common

The Variety of Education Levels in US States

Explanation of the education data used in the State Similarity Index

Countries with the Most Diverse Populations

1. Suriname, 2. Qatar, 3. Bahrain, 4. Singapore, 5. Fiji

Variance in Political Cooperation by Country

Explanation of the differences in cooperation between countries in the Country Similarity Index