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Info on OpenStreetMap Editors

written: October 28, 2009

So, if you don’t know now OpenStreetMap is an open-source mapping application that allows anyone to edit their main map. Think of it as the Wikipedia of mapping. They recently released a pdf with some interesting stats about usership and editors. I understand that OSM started in the United Kingdom, but I am still shocked at the lack of participation of Americans. More shockingly, Germany is far ahead of everyone else! Check out the below pie graph to see the breakdown (Click on the image below to get the original article).

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