The map above is that of Sri Lanka, an island country in Asia with over 21.6 million inhabitants. Fast Topographic Facts About Sri Lanka Sri Lanka, which was formerly known as Ceylon, is part of the wider Indian subcontinent. Its land area is around 25,000 square miles (about 64,000 square kilometers). The capital city, Colombo, … Read more
This is a topographic map of Peru showcasing its various land features. Britannica notes that the South American nation has a total land area of 496,225 square miles (1,285,216 square kilometers). In the country’s west lies the Huascaran mountain peak, Peru’s highest point. Its peak, according to ThoughtCo, stands at 22,132 feet (6,746 meters) tall. … Read more
This is an elevation map of Greece. The map also features the country’s topography or land features. According to Britannica, the southern European country, which is formally known as the Hellenic Republic, has a total land area of 50,949 square miles (131,957 square kilometers). The highly-elevated areas in the country are shaded in blue. The … Read more
This is a map of the Alps mountain range in Europe. The Alps pass through eight nations in Europe: France, Monaco, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. Mont Blanc is the Alps’ highest point. Shared between France, Italy, and Switzerland, its peak is at 15,780 feet (4,810 meters). You may also like: The Alps: … Read more
This is an aerial map of Cyprus, taken aboard the European Space Agency satellite Sentinel-2. The island country is located within the Mediterranean Sea. Britannica notes that the nation of over a million people has a total land area of just 3,572 square miles (9,251 square kilometers). Cyprus boasts of various land features, including beaches, … Read more
This is an aerial map of the island of Sardinia, part of Italy, as seen from the International Space Station. Sardinia, located west of the Italian mainland off the Tyrrhenian Sea, has a land area of 9,301 square miles (24,090 square meters), according to Britannica. The island is dominantly mountainous. Its highest point is the … Read more
This is a topographic map of Finland, one of the Scandinavian countries in northern Europe. The republic of over 5.5 million residents has a total land area of 150,928 square miles (390,903 square kilometers), according to Britannica. Finland boasts a landscape of mostly forests. The country’s highest peak is Mount Halti, which stands at 4,357 … Read more
This is a shaded relief map of Spain. The European country has a total land area of 195,346 square miles (505,944 square kilometers), according to Britannica. The kingdom boasts various plains and mountain ranges. ThoughtCo notes that the nation’s highest peak is found outside of the mainland. It is the Pico de Teide (Teide Peak) … Read more
This is a map of the Strait of Gibraltar. The waterway connects both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Research company firmm estimates that the strait is 60 kilometers (37 miles) long and 14 to 44 km (8 to 27 mi) broad. In the strait’s north is Spain (Europe), which also includes the British … Read more
This is a map of the San Francisco Bay Area in the state of California in the United States. Despite its name, the Frisco Bay area also includes surrounding places in the state’s north, including Oakland, Palo Alto, Redwood City, and San Jose. The Bay Area is great for recreational activities, particularly hiking. You may … Read more