choropleth map (Q2124)
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A choropleth map is a thematic map that uses shaded or colored polygons (such as countries, states, or counties) to represent statistical data, with darker colors typically indicating higher values and lighter colors representing lower values. It is used to visualize how variables, like population density, income, or crime rates, vary across geographic regions
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | choropleth map |
A choropleth map is a thematic map that uses shaded or colored polygons (such as countries, states, or counties) to represent statistical data, with darker colors typically indicating higher values and lighter colors representing lower values. It is used to visualize how variables, like population density, income, or crime rates, vary across geographic regions |