Cartogram

Glossary ** Cartogram**

• A map in which the size of a region is distorted to represent a particular variable, such as population or economic activity.
• Used to emphasize spatial patterns and relationships that may not be apparent on a standard map.
• Can be used to compare different variables across regions or to show the distribution of a variable over time.
• Types of cartograms include:
• Contiguous cartograms: preserve the adjacency of regions.
• Non-contiguous cartograms: do not preserve adjacency.
• Advantages:
• Can convey complex spatial data in a visually appealing way.
• Can highlight disparities and patterns that may not be evident on a regular map.
• Disadvantages:
• Can distort the actual shape and size of regions.
• Can be difficult to interpret and compare to other maps.