All resources used in this challenge are neatly organized under the ChallengeMaterial folder, where each day has its own dedicated folders. Under Each day, you will find some of the Data folders with codes, data and images.

• Day 1 Points: Botswana Diamond Mines
• Day 2 Lines: Botswana Hydrosheds Map
• Day 3 Polygons: The Delta Dessert Delta: Okavango
• Day 5 Analog Map: A hand drawn African Map
• Day 6 Asia: Shaded Relief Map of Asia
• Day 7 Navigation: My Daily High School Route
• Day 8 Africa: Shaded Relief Map of Africa
• Day 9 Hexagons: Hex-Map of Kircheim Green Free Spaces
• Day 10 North America: Forest Canopy Height of the US in 2020
• Day 11 Retro: Retro Map of Mozambique
• Day 12 South America: Hydrosheds Relief Shaded Map of Peru
• Day 13 Choroleth: Violent Crime Analysis in London Boroughs
• Day 14 Europe: Interactive Map of Education Levels in Swiss
• Day 15 OpenSteetMap: Plaza Del Ejecutivo, Mexico City, Mexico
• Day 16 Oceania: Ocean Currents of the Madagascar Indian Ocean
• Day 18 Atmosphere: Germany's Air Quality Index
• Day 19 5 Minute Map: Gaborone's Capital City
• Day 20 Outdoors: The Annual Botswana Desert Bush Walk
• Day 21 Raster: Malawi's 3D Population Density
• Day 23 3D: Botswana 3D Population Density Spike Map
• Day 24 Black & White: Palapye Road Netowrk
• Day 25 Antartica: Shape of Antartica on EPSG:3031
• Day 26 Minimal: Animated NDVI for Botswana
• Day 28 Is This a Chart or a Map: Temperature Animation from the NetCDF Dataset
• Day 29 Population: Population Density Spike Map of Togo
• Day 30 "My Favourite": Collection of Favourite Maps

Botswana shines as a global leader in the diamond industry, holding the prestigious title of the world's largest producer of diamonds by value and securing the second position by carats, just behind Russia. The nation boasts a robust diamond mining sector, housing several significant mines, including the Jwaneng Mine, renowned as the world's richest diamond mine in terms of value, and the Orapa Mine, which ranks as the world's largest in terms of area. Botswana's diamond production in 2022 alone exceeded an impressive 24.5 million carats.These exquisite gems have played a pivotal role in Botswana's extraordinary transformation, propelling it into the ranks of prosperous African nations. The revenues generated from the diamond industry have been instrumental in fueling vital sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development, paving the way for a brighter future.

Data Source: GADM level 1 , GlobalData, Statista. Tools Used: QGIS for initial mapping, followed by enhancement with Canva.

A map of Botswana hydrosheds illustrating the unique drainage basins of the country's various river systems using distinct colors. Major rivers are interconnected with their tributaries, all contributing to the overall drainage basin of the larger river systems.

Data Source: HydroSHEDS database, GADM level 1 Tools Used: QGIS for initial mapping, followed by enhancement with Canva.

Still on Botswana. The Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site affectionately known as "the delta that looks like a hand,", truly exemplifies Botswana's natural wonders. Its pristine waters not only support a rich tapestry of aquatic life but also attract a wealth of bird species, making it a vital birdwatcher's paradise. The Okavango Delta is also one of Botswana's major tourist attractions. The delta is surrounded by the renowned Chobe and Moremi national parks, offering a breathtaking showcase of biodiversity. Visitors are treated to the presence of the African Big Five—lion, elephant, rhinoceros, leopard, and buffalo, providing an unforgettable safari experience- Data Source: OSM

Tools: QGIS, Canva

This is a simple African continent boundary which i traced on a blank paper then scanned and edited it on Canva.

A shaded relief map of the Asian continent prominently highlighting the Tibetan Plateau, famously known as "the roof of the world". It is the largest and highest plateau in the world, boasting an average elevation of 4,500 m and covering a vast area of approximately 2,500,000 square kilometers. The plateu is surrounded by imposing mountain ranges that harbor the world's two highest summits, Mount Everest and K2. Data: HydroSHEDS v1 (DEM) from the SRTM (resolution~90m),

Tools: QGIS; Canva

On a personal note, today's map shows the distance and path I walked during my high school years. I spent a significant portion of my life in a small, rural village in Zimbabwe, where the nearest secondary school was approximately 15 kilometers from our home. This meant walking (mostly) sometimes but rarely cycling for about 28km to and fro school everyday, until i succesfully completed my high school education (4 years). This was and continues to be the norm, with only a small fraction of children having the privilege of even attending school. This upbringing molded me into being a resilient, strong work ethic and an unwavering determined young adult i am today.

Tools: Blender and QGIS

Today's map showcases the diverse topographic features of Africa, from its majestic mountains and sprawling valleys to its expansive flatlands. High Resolution Image:

Data: SRTM data downloaded from EarthEngine

Tools: EarthEngine, QGIS

This Hexagon Map visualizes the free green spaces in Kircheim Unter Teck, a small city in Baden-Württemberg. These are free spaces that support outdoor activities, a healthy lifestyle, and mental well-being. They significantly influence urban life quality and the environment. Darker colors represent fewer and smaller green spaces while lighter represents more green space spatial coverage. Data: Kircheim City & Townhall website, OSM Tools: QGIS, Canva

This map shows the 2020 forest canopy height of the USA. The map was produced based on the high resolution ETH Global Sentinel-2 10m Canopy Height data. Forests not only play a crucial role in sequestering carbon, helping combat climate change, but they also harbor a rich tapestry of biodiversity. 🌲🌳 #ForestConservation Data: ETH Global Sentinel-2 10m Canopy Height (2020) Tools: Google earth engine

A basic retro map of Mozambique showing major cities, roads terrain and water bodies. High Resolution Image Here

Data: OSM, SRTM for the hillshade. Tools: QGIS, Canva

Map inspiration: Tutorial

Hydrosheds Map of Peru: This map combines a shaded relief representation with overlaid rivers and tributaries, organized by their major hydrological basins and scaled according to their size. The purpose is to visually convey the distinctive topography and drainage basins inherent in Peru's diverse river systems. Check the high resolution image here Data: Hydrobasins + hydrorivers from the HydroSHEDS database

This animated choropleth map illustrates the temporal analysis of "violent crimes against the person" in London Boroughs from 2009 to 2016, based on data from the Met Police and the London Datastore. This description enntails a spectrum of offenses, from minor incidents such as harassment and common assault to severe crimes like murder and bodily harm. Notably, Southwark and Lambeth exhibit the highest rates of gun and knife crime among the London Boroughs.

Data: London Datastore

Tools: PythonScript-Here

Gif Animation: Click Here

The interactive map explores the distribution percentage of total annual female education levels across Switzerland's cantons. For a wholistic interactivity, click here to get to the map. Hover over the the map to get the actual percentage of each canton.

Data: Federal Office for Statistics

Tools: R and Rpub

Interactive Map: HERE

Tutorial: HERE

Nestled in the heart of Mexico City, the Plaza Del Ejecutivo emerges as one of the best-designed urban areas in the world, seamlessly blending urban planning with cultural allure. This plaza has 16 streets extending gracefully from the plaza, creating a mesmerizing pattern

Data: OSM

Tools: Prettymapp code found HERE

Data: HYCOM dataset

Tools: ArcGIS MapViewer, further processed in python to create a gif animation

Tutorial: John Nelson's Tutorial

This map illustrates the Air Quality Index (AQI) for particulate matter (PM2.5) across Germany. PM2.5 refers to tiny particles suspended in the atmosphere, which can have significant health implications when inhaled. The levels are as follows: 0-50: Good 51 - 100: Moderate 101 - 150: Unhealthy for sensitive people, 151 - 200: Unhealthy 201 - 300: Very Unhealthy 300+ = Harzadous.

Data: Air Quality Open Data Platform

Tools: RStudio

Tutorial: Milos Makes Maps

A map of the government enclave area in Gaborone, Botswana, was generated in just 5 minutes and 44 seconds using the prettymapp app, developed by Christoph Rieke. The app uses OpenStreetMap datasets to render such maps for any place in the world.

Tools: Prettymapp

Data: OpenStreetMap

This map showcases the 2023 Winter Desert Bush Walk Routes in the vibrant town of Jwaneng, Botswana. This annual event has evolved into a beacon of adventure, drawing passionate walkers and hikers from across the Southern African landscape. This walk is usually in two categories: the 15km trail beckoning the adventurous souls, and the formidable 30km route reserved for those seeking the ultimate test of endurance across the Kalahari Desert sand.

Data: The Desert Bush Walk PRO

Tools: QGIS, Canva

A 3D spike map showing the population density of Malawi, highlighting the country's most populous cities. This map basically offers a multidimensional perspective on the demographic landscape of Malawi.

Data: WorldPop Hub

Tools: QGIS, Aeriaload

Because i really enjoyed creating the population spike map of Malawi, i decided to explore the same for Botswana. Distinguished by its relatively sparse population, with only about 2.3 million residents, this 3D spike map depicts the population density across the country. Significant densities can be noticed within major urban centers.

Data: WorldPop Hub

Tools: QGIS, Aeriaload

The map illustrates the road network infrastructure within Palapye, a rapidly growing urban center in Botswana. As one of the swiftly advancing cities in the region, Palapye's road network is depicted in detail, providing a comprehensive overview of the transportation framework that supports and connects the various facets of this rapidly growing municipality.

Tools: QGIS Data: OpenStreetMap

This map basically shows the shape of the Antartica when projected to WGS84 Antarctic Polar Stereographic, EPSG:3031.

Data: National Snow and Ice Data Center NSIDC

Tools: QGIS, CANVA

Data: MODIS Terra Vegetation Indices 16-Day Global 1km dataset

Tools: Google Earth Engine

Air Temperature Map produced from the NetCDF dataset from the NCEP (National Centers for Environmental Prediction) reanalysis subset. The NCEP reanalysis datasets often provide a comprehensive set of atmospheric variables on a regular grid and at multiple vertical levels over a long time period.

Data: NetCDF dataset from the NCEP Tools: Python Script: HERE

Presenting a population density spike map of Togo, one of Africa's smallest nations. With a population hovering around 8 million, Togo is also among the world's narrowest countries, spanning less than 115 km between Ghana and Benin.

Data: WorldPop Hub

Tools: QGIS, Aeriaload

Day 30: "My Favourite" #30daymapchallenge

In the tapestry of the #30daymap challenge that has woven through the past 30 days of my journey, each day has brought forth love, inspiration, learning, and the acquisition of new skills.Today's theme presented me with a delightful dilemma, choosing a favourite from the plethora of favorite maps crafted by talented individuals across this captivating challenge. Therefore, I've decided to curate a collection of my favorites among favorites. First, the Taz River REM map by @Mirza Waleed, impeccable and captivating visualizations. I can't wait to try it out. The second was by Jyoti Singh. Its the fusion of creativity and informativeness that stood out for me. Third, my very own personal contribution, a relief shaded map of Africa. I played around with so many tools and parameters on QGIS to achieve this and this stands as my personal best and favourite map i have ever made. The fourth a beautiful animated map of Airbnb's in Prague by Chiara Phillips. Although not specifically tailored for this challenge, i loved it for its sheer beauty and informative prowess. Lastly, but certainly not least, the map by Milos Popovic, PhD, for the urban areas in Italy. Thank you Milos Popovic, PhD for the abundance of knowledge you generously share through your YouTube tutorials.