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Cartology vs. Cartography — What's the Difference?

Cartology vs. Cartography — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Cartology and Cartography

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Cartology

The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography.

Cartography

Cartography (; from Greek χάρτης chartēs, "papyrus, sheet of paper, map"; and γράφειν graphein, "write") is the study and practice of making and using maps. Combining science, aesthetics, and technique, cartography builds on the premise that reality (or an imagined reality) can be modeled in ways that communicate spatial information effectively.

Cartography

The science or practice of drawing maps.

Cartography

The art or technique of making maps or charts.

Cartography

(uncountable) The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography.
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Cartography

An illustrative discussion of a topic.

Cartography

The art or business of forming charts or maps.

Cartography

The making of maps and charts

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