Monday, July 11, 2011

Statistical Map: Internet Growth Rates in Africa


A statistical map is a special type of map where the change in a quantity of a phenomena such as rainfall or population in a geographic area is indicated. The data displayed within the map can vary. Some maps can express data using grey-tones, color shading or dot symbols with the boundaries of the areas being analyzed. In this case columns are used to display the data, emerging from the nation-state itself. In the map above, different nation-states of Africa have been analyzed in regards to the level of internet growth over a one year period.

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  1. The data displayed within the map can vary. Some maps can express data using grey-tones, color shading or dot symbols with the boundaries of the areas being analyzed. In this case columns are used to display the data, emerging from the nation-state itself. In the map above, feng shui singapore

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