According to William Tamblyn who sent this in:
The SIZE of each country on this map reflects the relative size of its OIL RESERVES.
The COLORS reflect different levels of OIL CONSUMPTION (per country, not per capita -the key is on the left).
The map's sources are identified as the BP Statistical Review Year-End 2004 and the Energy Information Administration.


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The image is displayed full-size so you can appreciate its impact. At a glance it makes clear many geopolitical issues.
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Published on 17 Nov 2007 by Civic Actions. Archived on 17 Nov 2007. Who has the oil?by Aaron Pava |
