Monday, November 21, 2011

Cartograms




Cartograms are maps that uses colors to represent data pertaining to statistical data. The area of the map is altered to reflect the data. In this map the size of the countries across the globe are skewed to represent their in involvement in Walmart's production and success. These distorted representations give a visual projection of this information and allow viewers to really see a comparison between the countries.


http://www.benjaminedwards.net/Writings/walmart%20map.htm

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