Variance in Land Cover by Country

Explanation of the land cover data used in the Country Similarity Index

Variance in Vegetation by Country

Explanation of the vegetation data used in the Country Similarity Index

The East Asian Country Most Similar to the South Pacific

1. Taiwan, 2. South Korea, 3. China, 4. North Korea, 5. Japan

The East Asian Country Most Similar to Southeast Asia

1. Taiwan, 2. China, 3. South Korea, 4. North Korea, 5. Japan

European Countries with the Most Picturesque Landscape

1. Norway, 2. Switzerland, 3. Albania, 4. Cyprus, 5. Greece

Variance in Location by US State

Explanation of the locational data used in the State Similarity Index

The Variety of Vegetation Types in US States

Explanation of the vegetation data used in the State Similarity Index

Countries with the Most Picturesque Landscape

Including mountainous terrain, an abundance of water, and a variety of vegetation.