Data Catalog

Dataset: World Borders

Description

The Open Source World Borders dataset includes polygonal boundaries representing countries and areas for use in thematic web mapping.

Collection Methodology

The dataset was derived by Schuyler Erle from public domain sources. Sean Gilles performed clean up and made enhancements. Some borders are disputed.

General Business Terms

This dataset is available as part of the core Mapfluence offer.

Attribution Policy

Dataset used under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license. Available from thematicmapping.org.

Attribution Text

None

Time Period

2004

Geographic Scope

Global

Lowest Geography

None

Geometry Types

polygon