Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
Maps of the World
Introduction References & Edit History
Images
World map displaying all continents labeled in bold text-North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, and Antarctica-along with major oceans and several seas, such as the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans, and the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Caspian Seas. Latitude lines including the Equator, Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and the Antarctic Circle are also marked. The world according to Britannica Political map of Afghanistan showing international boundaries in red, major cities including Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, and Mazar-e Sharif, and neighboring countries: Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China, Pakistan, and India. An inset locator map highlights Afghanistan's position within Asia. Political map of Albania showing its national boundaries, major cities, and neighboring countries including Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Greece. The map also displays the Adriatic and Ionian Seas to the west and includes a small locator inset highlighting Albania's position in southeastern Europe. Political map of Algeria showing its national boundaries with neighboring countries, major cities including Algiers, Oran, and Constantine, and key geographic features such as the Mediterranean coastline and the Touat Oases. An inset locator map highlights Algeria's position in northern Africa. Map showing the small, landlocked country of Andorra bordered by France to the north and Spain to the south. Major towns such as Andorra la Vella, La Massana, Ordino, Encamp, Les Escaldes, Canillo, Soldeu, and Sant Julia de Loria are labeled, with rivers and main roads depicted. An inset map in the upper right corner shows Andorra's location in relation to France, Spain, and the Mediterranean Sea. Map showing American Samoa, a U.S. territory in the South Pacific Ocean, including Tutuila Island with the capital Pago Pago, Aunuu Island, and the Manu'a Islands (Ofu, Olosega, and Tau). Neighboring Samoa is shown to the west. Major islands, towns, and geographic features such as Mount Matafao and Lata Mountain are labeled. An inset locates American Samoa in the broader Pacific region. Map of Angola showing its international boundaries, major cities, and neighboring countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Namibia, and Botswana. The capital city, Luanda, is marked on the Atlantic coast. An inset locator map highlights Angola's position on the African continent. Map showing the location of Anguilla, a British territory in the eastern Caribbean Sea, northeast of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The map highlights Anguilla and its capital, The Valley, in relation to nearby countries and islands including Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. Regional map of the West Indies showing the islands of the Greater and Lesser Antilles, including Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Puerto Rico, and numerous smaller islands. The map uses color shading to indicate elevation, with higher elevations in orange and yellow, and labels major cities and territories, including those administered by the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, and the United States. Surrounding bodies of water such as the Caribbean Sea, Gulf o

Feedback
Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login).
Thank you for your feedback

Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

External Websites
World map displaying all continents labeled in bold text-North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, and Antarctica-along with major oceans and several seas, such as the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans, and the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Caspian Seas. Latitude lines including the Equator, Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and the Antarctic Circle are also marked.
World map Map identifying the world's continents.

Maps of the World

Written and fact-checked by
Britannica Editors
Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree....
Britannica Editors
History

Maps are essential tools for understanding how the world is organized. Political maps define national boundaries and show the geographic relationships between countries, states, cities, regions, bodies of water, islands, and continents. Maps have been a key component of Britannica’s content since we published our first edition in 1768. The table below gathers examples of Britannica’s extensive collection of modern maps of countries, territories, and political dependencies of the world, all created by our in-house...

Discover the world with Britannica

Subscribe to Continue Reading

Free Trial | No Ads | Exclusive Content
Explore Subscriptions
DNA
Right
Mobile