Geographical Map

Learn how to draw a geographical map and its alternatives in Altair.

A geographical map shows the location of different data points on the Earth’s surface, such as countries, continents, oceans, and rivers. A geographical map can also show the distribution of resources and data on a given area of interest.

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An example of a geographical map
An example of a geographical map

When are geographical maps useful?

There are many instances when we can use a geographical map to represent data. Some examples include:

  • Showing the distribution of something across a large area.

  • Showing how something is moving across a large area. ...