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Google Maps vs OpenStreetMap — a visual highlight of their key differences in data access, licensing, and customization
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What is OpenStreetMap and Why It Might Be Better than Google Maps

OpenStreetMap, or OSM, is a Wikipedia for the maps. It is a free, open, and global community project. OpenStreetMap mission...
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Copernicus Open GIS data program
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Open GIS data by Copernicus

The importance of available open data plays a big role in developing geospatial and location analytics applications. Copernicus is the European...
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OpenSteetMap is not just a map
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OpenStreetMap is more than just a map

Even if OpenStreetMap has a 'map' in its name, it's not just a map. It's a collaborative project, which allows collecting...
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Administrative boundaries on a map
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Administrative boundaries vs postcode boundaries

Maps are often used to visualize statistics. Demographical or socioeconomic data give a great overview of a location and allows to make conclusions...
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