A cartogram is a map where the geographic unit being observed has its size and shape altered to reflect the magnitude of the variable being looked at. Algorithms which create cartograms are designed to maintain the approximate scale and positions of the original geographic units as best as possible, given necessary distortions. The cartogram above represents population distribution in Mexico as its three main cities- Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey are dominant in population density.
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