South Sudan On Google Maps Google has recognised the newly independent nation of South Sudan by including it on Google Maps. The online separation from Sudan followed a campaign by 1,600 members of the group Change.org, calling for the new nation to be marked on web maps. 24 September 2011 South Sudan On Google Maps A Screen capture on the geographical location of South Sudan on Google maps [©Google]
JUBA, 24th September 2011 - Google has recognised the newly independent nation of South Sudan by including it on Google Maps. The online separation from Sudan followed a campaign by 1,600 members of the group Change.org, calling for the new nation to be marked on web maps. Six weeks after his home country gained independence, John Tanza Mabusu, a journalist from South Sudan living in Washington, launched a petition on Change.org. It called on online mapping services to update their maps to include the new nation. "The inclusion of South Sudan will give the people of that new nation pride and a sense of belonging, as citizens of a sovereign nation on the map," said Mabusu. "I'm hoping that now that Google has officially recognised South Sudan on their maps, the other major online mapping services will quickly follow suit." He said: "The people of South Sudan fought long and hard for their independence and suffered greatly. It's time these maps reflect their efforts and catch up." South Sudan is yet to be included in Yahoo!, Microsoft and National Geographic maps. It became independent in 9th July 2011 this year, following decades of conflict in leaving over two million people dead. Change.org says it is the world's fastest-growing platform for social change, with more than 400,000 new members a month. Source: BBC Edited: Gurtong Posted in: Home -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "JFD info" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jfdinfo?hl=en.
