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Expedia Sweden created an interactive map that visualizes the Swedish migration to each state

by Jun 20, 2016History, News & Events

Online travel expert Expedia Sweden just created an interactive map of the US that visualizes the Swedish migration to each state, beginning in 1850s and going up to 1960s; showing the ebb and flow of migration through animation. The map also includes a timeline, allowing users to skip through time and see the size of the Nordic populations in the US per state. Click here

Nordic Migration Map by Expedia Sweden