Cartogram

Definition

A cartogram is a type of map that presents geographic information by distorting the size or shape of areas to represent a specific variable, such as population or GDP. The distortion is based on the data being represented, with larger areas indicating higher values and smaller areas indicating lower values.

Related terms

Thematic Map: A thematic map is a type of map that focuses on representing specific themes or variables rather than showing all geographic features.

Choropleth Map: A choropleth map uses different colors or patterns to represent various attributes or measurements within predefined boundaries, such as countries or states.

Isoline Map: An isoline map uses lines to connect points of equal value, like contour lines on topographic maps. It helps visualize gradual changes in variables across an area.