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OpenLayers vs Wikimapia

A side-by-side look at OpenLayers and Wikimapia. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

OpenLayers

OpenLayers

Development

OpenLayers is an open source JavaScript library for displaying map data in web browsers. It provides an API for building rich web-based geographic applications similar to Google Maps.

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Wikimapia

Wikimapia

Online Services

Wikimapia is a free, online map and satellite imaging resource that combines Google Maps with a wiki component. Users can add information, edits, and notes to any location in the world. It allows users to learn about different places and contribute knowledge.

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