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Quiet country ties, mapped in one place.

Mates

A field guide to the world's quiet friendships between countries.

What it maps

Mates maps the visible and invisible ties that make countries feel close: borders, languages, currencies, treaties, blocs, and embassies.

Why it matters

These relationships are usually quiet, but they shape trade, movement, diplomacy, and daily life long before they make headlines.

How to read it

  • Pick a country and watch its relationships light up around it.
  • See where borders, language, and currency overlap.

Preview note

The finished version should feel like a field guide: simple to explore and anchored in what countries quietly share.

Still in preview, but the idea is straightforward: show the ties under the surface.