The Open Map

Explore the globe with Mapcarta—the open map connecting people worldwide through the shared knowledge of OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia, Wikidata, and more.
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The of America spans a continent and…

Destinations of the Day

Today’s picks: Key West and Mendoza
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, in the , is a city and an island of the same name. It is the county seat of Monroe County and is considered the southernmost city in the continental United States.
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is a city in western , in the desert region. is the center of the Argentinian wine industry, for which it is world renowned.

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.
“The world is so empty if we think of it only as mountains, rivers, and cities; but to know someone here and there who is in harmony with us… makes this earth an inhabited garden.”

Explore These Curated Destinations

Discover places selected for their distinct character and enduring appeal.
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