World Populations

The map above showcases cities denoted by black dots and countries highlighted with green polygons. The cities lack distinctive features that set them apart, while the countries are color-coded with varying hues according to their 2008 population data. The shades of green range from lighter to darker, correlating with lower to higher population densities respectively.

For the basemap, Newspaper was selected. This choice stems from it being aesthetically pleasing as well as offering a visually appealing contrast to the symbology, enabling a clearer focus on the insights that the data aims to convey.