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Wikipedia 'List of...' Infobox: URL Protocol Diversity in Geo-Specific Lists
This page examines the variety of URL protocols (like http, https, ftp) found within Wikipedia's 'List of...' articles that focus on specific geographic locations. Think of articles such as 'List of rivers of California' or 'List of airports in Japan'. We're interested in understanding if and how the diversity of web protocols used in these geographically bound lists differs from broader protocol analyses.
The data is derived by analysing all external links found within qualifying Wikipedia articles. For each list, we calculate a 'protocol diversity score', indicating the range of protocols present. We then present the median score across all such geo-specific lists, offering a central tendency for protocol variety in this context.
This analysis is unique because it provides a geographically-aware perspective on URL protocol usage. By focusing on lists tied to specific places, we can potentially uncover interesting regional patterns related to online infrastructure, the longevity of certain protocols, or local content creation habits. No other publicly available analysis aggregates protocol diversity in this geographically segmented manner.