the area of a country or region is technically calculated by planimeter .
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To calculate the area of a country on a map, you would need to use the scale provided on the map and measure the dimensions of the country using a ruler. Then, you would use the scale to convert the measurements to the actual area of the country. Another way is to use a geographic information system (GIS) software that can calculate the area based on a digital map of the country.
A physical map shows the natural features of a country, such as mountains, rivers, lakes, and other geographical formations.
A conformal map is a type of map that preserves shape (angles) and a equal-area map preserves size (area). However, no single map projection can perfectly preserve both shape and size simultaneously across an entire map.
The country listed as independent on the 1783 map is the United States of America.
A physical map shows the physical landscape and features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and deserts. In contrast, a political map focuses on boundaries, cities, and human-made features like capitals and country names.
A map legend is an area on a map that explains what each symbol or color on the map represents, such as roads, landmarks, and other features. It helps users interpret the information presented on the map.