A political map serves the function of providing administrative divisions of a continent or a country, state or district. These maps facilitate the administrative mechanism in planning and management of the concerned administrative unit.

General political maps provide an overview of cities and political borders in an area. They can also be used to show more details or provide more facts about an area. They show roads, cities and major water features such as oceans, rivers and lakes. Political maps help people understand the geography of the world.

Political Maps of the World

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