Spyre Studios is a web design blog posting design inspiration, cheatsheets, and tips for designers and developers.
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ugh beat me to it... to me a good infographic is also one that compares something "unknown" to known quantities for the readers
In this case it's "well-known" or relevant countries for the Western world, compared to the "unknown" size of Africa.
It also sent me hunting for resources on infographics, I found:
"The Anatomy of an infographic" (not too much in-depth but a nice starting point)
http://spyrestudios.com/the-anatomy-of-an-infographic-5-steps-to-create-a-powerful-visual/
and blogs on infographics:
http://www.coolinfographics.com/
and
http://sixrevisions.com/graphics-design/40-useful-and-creative-infographics/
which show good examples
Yes, the broad trend (or movement, or whatever), e.g.:
http://spyrestudios.com/minimalist-design-a-brief-history-and-practical-tips/