11 maps that will make you look at the US in an entirely different light

• The United States doesn't excel at everything - in fact, it's among the world leaders in many dubious categories.
• We found 11 maps that show how other countries are beating the US.
• The US has room to improve when it comes to education scores, employee rights, and energy consumption.

The United States is a dominant force on the global stage, but it doesn't excel at everything.

Just look at the list of countries that offer paid vacation to its workers, for example - the US is one of the only countries in the world that doesn't guarantee them any.

As it turns out, the US leads the world in a number of other dubious categories, including gun ownership, energy consumption, and greenhouse gas output.

Check out the maps below - they might change the way you see the US.