Cities and Urbanization

These 3D maps show the world's population clusters like you've never seen them

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Using this 3D mapping tool, you can see how densely populated your nation is. Image: Unsplash/chuttersnap

Omri Wallach
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The height of the spikes relates to the number of people living in an area roughly 2km x 2km. Image: Alasdair Rae
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China's high density clusters. Image: Alasdair Rae
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United States of America. Image: Alasdair Rae
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India. Image: Alasdair Rae
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Southeast Asia. Image: Alasdair Rae
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