Mental Map

Mental maps are described as a person's perception of the world; they are an individual's own internal map of their known world. It represents what the person understands about the locations and characteristics of places at a variety of scales.
This map was drawn by a student in Thailand. It illustrates his own internal perception of the world we live in: where countries are located in relation to one another; the countries that are known to him; his understanding of the relative sizes of countries; etc.
While it may not be precise, this student's mental map illustrates how he perceives the layout of the world, based on his experiences and what he has been taught.
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