Universal Code (Cartography)
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In cartography
, a universal code is a code that can indicate any location on Earth, such as "latitude and longitude", or the Natural Area Code
.
Cartography
Cartography is the study and practice of making maps. Combining science, aesthetics, and technique, cartography builds on the premise that reality can be modeled in ways that communicate spatial information effectively.The fundamental problems of traditional cartography are to:*Set the map's...
, a universal code is a code that can indicate any location on Earth, such as "latitude and longitude", or the Natural Area Code
Natural Area Code
The Natural Area Code is a proprietary geocode system for identifying an area anywhere on the Earth, or a volume of space anywhere around the Earth...
.