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World map. A world map is a map of most or all of the surface of Earth. World maps, because of their scale, must deal with the problem of projection. Maps rendered in two dimensions by necessity distort the display of the three-dimensional surface of the Earth. While this is true of any map, these distortions reach extremes in a world map.
Google Earth is a computer program that renders a 3D representation of Earth based primarily on satellite imagery. The program maps the Earth by superimposing satellite images, aerial photography, and GIS data onto a 3D globe, allowing users to see cities and landscapes from various angles. Users can explore the globe by entering addresses and ...
Image:BlankMap-World.png – World map, Robinson projection centered on the meridian circa 11°15' to east from the Greenwich Prime Meridian. Microstates and island nations are generally represented by single or few pixels approximate to the capital; all territories indicated in the UN listing of territories and regions are exhibited.
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Editor's note: This map is saved in human-editable plain text format to make updating easier for everyone. Save and open with Notepad and simply cut and paste the country code from one class to another when updating then save and upload noting your changes.
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Summary. Description. Map of the world by the US Gov as of 2016 no legend.svg. English: Map of the world as of February 2016. Robinson projection, standard parallels 38°N and 38°S. Date. 1 February 2016. Source. Derivative of Map of the world by the US Gov as of 2016.svg; originally from CIA World Factbook.
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