SLC: S22/W1 : "Digital Cartography Basics"

Hello friends and welcome to my article in the SLC S22/WK1 in this dynamics, I would put in efforts to resolve tasks assigned.

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"Make freehand map of your country (it can be paper, computer, cellphone only condition is that it shouldn't be traced. The map must not be perfect"

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freehand sketch of my country map

An express image of my mao with freehand sketching, it was not perfect but I guess near perfection as we all have seen, bearing the states in the country Nigeria and also it was drawn using a pen.

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"Inside freehand map locate where the capital of your country is and where states/ province where you live is "

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The highlighted arrow in purple shows the Federal Capital Territory of the country Abuja, while the color in red shows my state were I reside which is in Enugu. I love the city and the country at large. Enugu is located at the South Eastern province of the country in the tropics precisely.

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"Locate within the map you made some states/ department, province you know by heart ( only those you know/ remember at the time, don't fool yourself by cheating)."

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I barely know much states in the country by location. I barely travel due to the nature of my work. I'm based in Enugu, working in the health sector in the military base, therefore it's quite not so easy to get along, travelling as my duty and professor holds me down, all the more where i reside. Frankly, I would love to tour the country but I guess any free vocation would be best for me to tour the country successfully.

Fun fact, there are about 36 states in my country and these states are divided into the igbo tribe, Hausa, Yoruba basically, amidst other state sub tribes which are a part of these major tribes. They have a diversity of more than 520 languages across the nation.

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"Mention 3 places you do not yet know about your country and that you would love to know and why?"

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I love an exquisite life therefore Lagos, Abuja and Cross River would be the big cities I would love to visit pretty soon. Lagos has big boys, lots of memories, beautiful beaches, lagoons and mot importantly the centre of excellence. It has blissful nights lives and foreigners reside in the city owing to its blissful reserves and resorts. It is truly a place I would love to your pretty soon.

I love the Cross River state too because it has one of the most beautiful ladies in the country and therefore said to have one o the best food in the country. It is rumored to have one of the best international airports in the continent! It attracts me in one way or the other and I would love to be in the city too one of these days.

Finally, Abuja is the Federal Capital Territory inciting joy in me, the home of politicians and elite officials. The richest in the country reside here living in luxury houses and buying luxury cars. One of the best suites in the country is here and it is the home of the rich. I believe I would get so rich one day to buy a big mansion in Abuja! It tickles my fancy the most because amidst all these ecstacy, their food is quite the cheapest in the country!

Tasks

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^{What is a map}

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This is a representation of zones showing relationship and basic features of an area, it highlights roads, mountains and definitely the size of each area. It usba guide to a traveller, a bearing to the lost and shows to and from a particular place you intend visiting.

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In your opinion what are most relevant elements to understanding a map

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Scale:

This is crucial because it tells how long or short or far or wide the country zones is to be toured, it shows how you could calculate the distance to be covered, if it is so long or short to ascertain the travellers decision.

Topography:

It aids the traveller locate the landscape of the land, whether you are visiting the high mountains, low valleys tropics or Sahara or the rain forest or deserts for diligent preparation of your movement.

labels:

Map contains labels which help provide context, identifying key location and making it easier to navigate, understanding importance of various spots in the map.

The Compass:

This directs whether you heading east, west, north or south giving you a good vision into which zones you are going and aids you to erect when you are derailing from your track. This is indeed a blissful part of the map.

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In your opinion is cartography important or is it not that important? Why?

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The maps are the eyes to bling we remain clueless aiming and wandering carelessly without the map. It gives sense of direction to us. Guiding us and leading us, it acts as a lamp t the feet and would indeed be if crucial importance.

Importantly, cartography has aided in time management, most people would never be in a country where they reside today without cartography, it aids the pilot navigate properly and thus spotting the right place to be at the right time. It is crucial in our daily life and aids in planning our lives.

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I invite @ruthjoe @eliany @nancy0 to join challenge

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