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Google Maps

                  In earlier days, while travelling we used to carry paper maps and compass to help us reach our
                  destination without getting lost. Due to advancement of technology, now we have digital map of any
                  place on the Earth. We can access the map through a web browser, or a mobile app. Google Maps

                  is a digital navigation program that provides detailed information about the geographical regions of
                  any particular area. Google Map was launched on February 8, 2005. It became available in the Play
                  Store from December 2012.

                  To access Google Maps from your computer, perform the following steps:

                  Step 1:   Click on the Google apps button.
                  Step 2:  Click on the Maps icon. The Google Maps appears in a new tab or window.



































                                                             Google Map view


                  Step 3:   By default, the Map appears in the Map view (Default view). However, you can change the
                          view by clicking on the Menu icon and choose the desired view option. Google Maps provide
                          various types of maps views like:

                              Street View: It allows users to explore panoramic street-level imagery of locations.
                              Satellite: It shows the satellite image of the selected region.

                             Terrain: It shows the terrain and vegetation.

                  Step 4:  Click on the Satellite option to open the Map in satellite view.






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