Cartography essentials for SEE EA

SEEA EA is distinct from the SEEA CF in that the output should be spatially explicit. Because maps are some of the main outputs of SEEA EA, standardizing map outputs will improve comparability among different SEEA EA accounts within a country, as well as across countries. Maps are typically created using GIS. While GIS have simplified map making, default options and automation within GIS can mean basic cartographic principles underlying map production are not always understood by novice map makers. An overview of several main elements may ensure the production of SEEA EA maps are standardized. Every map contains several main elements including a coordinate system, geodetic datum, projection, scale and map elements. For SEEA EA, colour will also be a common map element. We explore the importance of each of these elements for SEEA EA.

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