Re: World map viewer?



On Fri, 31 Mar 2006 07:37:33 -0800, Frank <frankrNOSPAM@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
I'm looking for software that is the equivalent of a printed world
atlas. Type in the name of a country or continent or city and get a map
of the area. I don't need satellite images (like Google earth) - just
an old-fashioned map with bounderies, rivers, and so on.

Check out the "Global Gazetteer" at http://www.fallingrain.com/world/
which is, I believe, what you're looking for.

Dave Hinz

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