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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.

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is the capital of the district of Mewar in , . is famous for its lakes, palaces, forts, temples, gardens, and romantic backdrops. It was the setting of many movies, including the 13th James Bond film, Octopussy.

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Way down yonder in , you'll find the roots of jazz and a blossoming culture that is unlike anything else on Earth. Here, the laid-back atmosphere of the riverfront South has mixed with French sophistication, Spanish style, and African-American energy to create something greater than the sum of its parts.

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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.

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