title: Challenges in creating base maps for thematic maps: insights from cartography practicals with students in geographical specialties
abstract: This article summarizes the authors’ experience gained from cartographic activities and workshops for students of Earth Sciences. GIS-based mapping provides better access to map creation. In turn, a number of low-quality maps made by violation of map-making rules are caused by technical difficulties. Creating the geographical basis is of particular significance in cartography. The study examines either the theoretical and practical problems in creating geographical map-bases for thematic maps. T
journal: InterCarto InterGIS