A cartogram, which is sometimes referred to as an isodemographic map, presents numeric information while maintaining some degree of geographic accuracy. For example, here is a map of the world: (click on each image to view a larger version)
Here is a cartogram of the world, which uses each country's GDP to reflect disparity in wealth:
Here is a cartogram reflecting child/infant mortality rates:
Here is a cartogram reflecting relative energy consumption:
Finally, here is a cartogram reflecting HIV infection rates:
Notice anything?
Here is a cartogram of the world, which uses each country's GDP to reflect disparity in wealth:
Here is a cartogram reflecting child/infant mortality rates:
Here is a cartogram reflecting relative energy consumption:
Finally, here is a cartogram reflecting HIV infection rates:
Notice anything?
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