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			File:Physical_World_Map.svg\|Physical World Map
			File:World_Map_(political).svg\|World Map (political)
			File:Engraving_on_a_mammoth_tusk,_map,_Gravettian,_076872x.jpg\|Engraving on a mammoth tusk, map, Gravettian
			File:Tabula_Rogeriana_1929_copy_by_Konrad_Miller.jpg\|Tabula Rogeriana 1929 copy by Konrad Miller
			File:Planisphæri_cœleste.jpg\|Planisphæri cœleste
			File:Hereford-Karte.jpg\|Hereford-Karte
			File:Atlas_de_Wit_1698-pl044-Utrecht-KB_PPN_145205088.jpg\|Atlas de Wit 1698 pl044 Utrecht KB PPN 145205088
			File:EU_Pop2008_1024.PNG\|EU Pop2008 1024
			File:Map_of_United_States_accessible_colors_shown.svg\|Map of United States accessible colors shown
			File:Mid-ocean_ridge_system.gif\|Mid-ocean ridge system
			File:The_geologic_map_of_the_Moon_at_1-2.5M_scale.png\|The geologic map of the Moon at 1:2.5M scale
			File:Topographic_map_example.png\|Topographic map example
			</gallery>

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'''Map''' is a symbolic representation of geographical features or relationships between different elements present in a space. Maps are used in various fields such as [[geography]], [[cartography]], and [[navigation]]. They serve as essential tools for understanding and navigating the physical world, as well as abstract concepts and relationships.

== History of Maps ==

The history of [[maps]] dates back to ancient times. The earliest known maps are preserved on [[Babylonian clay tablets]] from about 2300 B.C. The [[Ancient Greeks]] and [[Romans]] made significant contributions to cartography, developing methods for accurately representing the Earth's surface on a map.

== Types of Maps ==

There are several types of maps, each designed to serve a particular purpose. These include:

* [[Topographic maps]]: These maps show the physical features of a region, including mountains, rivers, and lakes. They also show man-made features such as roads and buildings.

* [[Political maps]]: These maps show political boundaries, such as countries, states, and cities. They often include significant infrastructure such as highways, airports, and capitals.

* [[Thematic maps]]: These maps focus on specific themes or topics, such as population density, climate, or economic activity.

* [[Physical maps]]: These maps show the physical landscape features of a place. They show physical features such as deserts, mountains and plains where broad areas of level land are.

== Map Projections ==

A [[map projection]] is a method for representing the surface of a sphere or an ellipsoid on a plane. There are many different types of map projections, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Some of the most common types include the [[Mercator projection]], the [[Robinson projection]], and the [[Mollweide projection]].

== Map Reading and Navigation ==

[[Map reading]] and [[navigation]] are essential skills for many outdoor activities, such as hiking, orienteering, and sailing. These skills involve understanding the symbols and scales used on maps, as well as techniques for determining one's position and planning a route.

== See Also ==

* [[Cartography]]
* [[Geography]]
* [[Global Positioning System]]
* [[Satellite imagery]]

== References ==

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			<gallery>
			File:Physical_World_Map.svg\|Physical World Map
			File:World_Map_(political).svg\|World Map (political)
			File:Engraving_on_a_mammoth_tusk,_map,_Gravettian,_076872x.jpg\|Engraving on a mammoth tusk, map, Gravettian
			File:Tabula_Rogeriana_1929_copy_by_Konrad_Miller.jpg\|Tabula Rogeriana 1929 copy by Konrad Miller
			File:Planisphæri_cœleste.jpg\|Planisphæri cœleste
			File:Hereford-Karte.jpg\|Hereford-Karte
			File:Atlas_de_Wit_1698-pl044-Utrecht-KB_PPN_145205088.jpg\|Atlas de Wit 1698 pl044 Utrecht KB PPN 145205088
			File:EU_Pop2008_1024.PNG\|EU Pop2008 1024
			File:Map_of_United_States_accessible_colors_shown.svg\|Map of United States accessible colors shown
			File:Mid-ocean_ridge_system.gif\|Mid-ocean ridge system
			File:The_geologic_map_of_the_Moon_at_1-2.5M_scale.png\|The geologic map of the Moon at 1:2.5M scale
			File:Topographic_map_example.png\|Topographic map example
			</gallery>

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