Monday, January 18, 2010

Map of a place you've lived: Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a tiny country in Western Europe bordering France, Germany, and Belgium. This map is accurate however not particularly detailed. The makers have included the countries that border it, and the most well known towns and cities, as well as the rivers. Being as small as it is, Luxembourg is not very well known, especially not among people in the United States. So it is important to layout its position in Western Europe on the map as opposed to just showing the country itself. Based on the fact that the countries’ names are written in English, it can be assumed that Americans will read this map among other English speakers. This map was created to show the position and general placement of Luxembourg and its cities in Europe, not to convey the feel and culture of the country itself. As it does not show the lush countryside which sits directly next to the cobble stoned streets of the city.

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