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A map is a representation of the earth's surface on a smooth surface with a particular scale. From printed maps to digital maps connected to the computer screen, maps can be presented in many different of forms.

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Why understanding maps can be very useful?

A map is a representation of the earth's surface on a smooth surface with a particular scale. From printed maps to digital maps connected to the computer screen, maps can be presented in many different of forms. In addition, maps provide a practical purpose in everyday life. First, as well as the direction of the pointers. It represents the earth's surface's location, area, distance, and shape.

Second, as informational tools. The symbols on the map can be used to identify the information. Third, as learning materials. The map in this example covered a variety of topics, including history, geography, and so on.

Fourth, Maps can be used to describe a location's state of the environment. It is possible to establish whether an area is in the tropical region, polar region, or temperate region by maps. Fifth, we may collect data from thematic maps, for example, we can learn about the population numbers of territory from maps.

Lastly, people can estimate the probability of doing business using a map. To understand about legends and how to read maps is a good thing not only for surviving when you were in the nature but also even when you need to look at the borders of each country.

What is the origin of the world map?

A map is also a representation of the Earth's crust on a flat plane that has been shrunk using a specific ratio. The map's contents display the location and include geographical data.

The map serves as a navigation tool, a location finder, and a representation of the physical field with chosen data. Keep in mind that a cartographer is a person who creates maps, while cartography is the art and science of creating maps.

Cartographers create maps using a number of mathematical methods and algorithms. Cartography is assumed to have originated long before written language arose. This is demonstrated by the discovery of the oldest map, which is thought to be a mural art in Ankara, Turkey.

The map is believed to belong to around 6,000 BC. In addition, maps carved on scorched pottery shards have been discovered. The map belongs to 2,500 BC or 3,800 BC and was discovered among the ruins of Gaur in Iraq.

The Babylonians created the oldest recorded world map in the 6th century BC. The earth is illustrated as a spherical surrounded by oceans and a number of islands. Claudius Ptolemy, on the other hand, created his own world map. In the second century, he was a geographer who believed the Earth was round.

He was also the first to propose that the Earth and the Sun circle around each other. Followed by Eratosthenes, who was one of the Greek and Arab geographers who contributed to the development of modern cartography. He was the first person to precisely measure the size of the earth.

Then, there was Al-Idrisi who also created a comprehensive global map. Furthermore, modern maps, often known as digital maps, are produced in a more complex manner than in the past.

For now, the maps feature exact measurements, the correct direction, and the correct distance. Aerial photography and satellite photos are used to help in this process which makes the map easier to access and more efficient than it used to be. In conclusion, many cartographers were making maps at that time.

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Which country has the most islands in the world?

Sweden is a country in northern Europe that holds the record for having the most islands in the world. The fact that this country has 221,831 islands stands as a testament to this. However, only 24,000 islands are accessible to the public under the country's Public Access Rights policy. The majority of these islands are spread along Sweden's east coast. The most famous islands make up the Stockholm Archipelago which includes more than 8 islands.

Apart from this fact, the country whose capital is Stockholm is a Scandinavian country that is famous for its Vikings. Another fascinating fact is that forests cover a large portion of Sweden, standing for 280,650 square kilometers of the country's total geographical area.

The country known for its unique clogs was producing barely 1% of the trash that ends up in landfills, which likewise supports this. Half is recycled or composted, while the other half is burned for electricity. Sweden, in reality, imports garbage from Norway and the United Kingdom. Sweden benefits from this since both countries are compensated, and Sweden could then put the money into energy.

Additionally, there are two main reasons behind Sweden's large number of islands. The islands, in beginning, are the outcome of a glacial period. Glaciers shaped Sweden's land, sea, and islands through their existence and subsequent collapse. Second, they possess the islands after winning a long-running border conflict with a neighboring country.


Article written by Adelina M.K., last updated on Jul 15, 2022 and edited by Printablee Team.

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  1. Paisley

    I love how this World Map Printable A4 Size is convenient and easy to use. It's perfect for my travel planning and educational needs. Thank you for providing such a useful resource!

  2. Zachary

    A world map printable in A4 size is a practical tool for educational purposes, allowing easy access and clear visualization of global geography.

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