World Map using ArcMap

Figure 2: World Map using ArcMap

Hey Guys,

          Last week Monday, September 1, 2015, I was taught the basics of the program ArcMap 10.2.2. The above map is the result of what I learnt. First of all, ArcGIS is a platform for viewing and manipulating geographic data and does not use internal datasets, so then the first thing I learnt was how to add this data. However, this data was given to us in a zip file so we had to unzip it before adding it to the program. The data added was in the form of two GIS layers which are called shapefiles. Layer one refers to world countries which are represented by the different shades of blue. While, layer two refers to world cities which are represented by the little black dots. 

          Our next task was to become familiar with the different tools and their functions. With this I discovered how to change the color scheme of the countries and I went with several shades of blue. I also learnt to change the cities and I chose little black dots to represent them. Moreover, by becoming familiar with the tools I inserted a North Arrow which can be seen in the top right hand corner, I also inserted a scale text and scale bar and gave the image a title. Overall, the lesson was very educational because now I know the foundation of ArcMap and can maneuver myself around the program.