The Open Map

Explore the globe with Mapcarta—the open map that unites the world through the collective knowledge of OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia, Wikidata, and other open projects.
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The of America spans a continent and numerous islands: its diverse geography comprises vast uninhabited areas of natural beauty punctuated by cities ringed by sprawling suburbs.

Destinations of the Day

Today’s picks: Munich and Ipoh
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is the capital of the federal state of in the south of . Within the city limits, in 2024 has a population of just under 1.6 million, the third most populous city in Germany.
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Nestled within steep limestone hills on the of Peninsular Malaysia, has the proud heritage of a former tin mining boom town. While the current state capital of had bigger heydays during the early 20th century, it is now better known amongst for its excellent restaurants, hawkers, and famous local dishes.

Discover the World

From vast landscapes to vibrant cultures—start exploring here.
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is home to the majority of humanity, lively cities, sublime landscapes and almost endless options. varies from the mega-cities and technology capitals of to the magnificent monuments in , and from the beach bungalows and jungle treks of to the desert ruins and modern mega-malls of the .
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's well preserved cultural heritage, open borders and efficient infrastructure make visiting a breeze, and you'll rarely have to travel more than a few hours before you can immerse yourself in a new culture.
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While predominated by the dynamic and , much of , including as well as most of and the , has much more in common with .
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abounds with bustling metropolises, diverse people, and amazingly varied and beautiful landscapes. is home to over 50 countries, more than any other continent in the world, and is the second largest continent in terms of both land area and population.
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Ruins of ancient civilisations share with world-class metropolises, outstanding architecture, many of the world's biggest festivities, and genuine indigenous culture.
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is a vast, arbitrarily defined expanse of the world where the Pacific Ocean – rather than land borders – connects the nations. It is home to glistening white beaches, coconut palms swaying in the breeze, beautiful coral reefs, and rugged volcanic islands rising out of the blue ocean.
“Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travelers don’t know where they’re going.”

Explore These Curated Destinations

Discover places selected for their distinct character and enduring appeal.