map critique 4

This map was produced by the New York Times (http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2013/02/17/opinion/17coontz2-map/17coontz2-map-popup.png)  and it shows countries and whether they offer paid maternal leave or not. The legibility is very good on this map you can clearly read everything on this map without straining to read it. Figure-ground and visual hierarchy are also very good because the mapped area pops out from the background and your attention is drawn to the important areas of the map and doesn't distract your attention. Clarity is very good all the edges are sharp and it does not blur at the edges. This is overall a very well made map.