Why is Wikimapia down?
Wikimapia is under DDOS attack During these sad days we have encountered DDOS attack for the first time since the beginning. Our equipment cannot stand such brute force. Wikimapia was down for 7+ hours and probably will not be working during attacks.
How do you search Wikimapia?
All search functions are accessed via the text box and red Search button at the top right of the main Wikimapia screen. Just type one or more keywords into the box and click on Search.
What do you understand by Google Map?
Google Maps is a Web-based service that provides detailed information about geographical regions and sites around the world. In addition to conventional road maps, Google Maps offers aerial and satellite views of many places. In some cities, Google Maps offers street views comprising photographs taken from vehicles.
What is the Web address of wikimapia?
www.wikimapia.org
Wikimapia
| Type of site | Geographic online encyclopedia |
|---|---|
| URL | www.wikimapia.org |
| Commercial | yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Users | 2,500,000 (latest available figure) |
Who made google map?
brothers Lars and Jens Rasmussen
Google Maps began as a C++ desktop program developed by brothers Lars and Jens Rasmussen at Where 2 Technologies. In October 2004, the company was acquired by Google, which converted it into a web application.
Who created google map?
Lars RasmussenJens Eilstrup Rasmussen
Google Maps/Created by
Who developed WikiMapia?
It was created by Alexandre Koriakine and Evgeniy Saveliev, and was launched on May 24, 2006 with the aim of describing the whole world. It now has over 10,000,000 places marked. Although registration is not required to edit or add to WikiMapia, over 387,000 users from around the world currently are registered.
How do you add a place on WikiMapia?
Adding a place is easy; just select ‘Edit map’ on the menu bar and then select ‘Add a place’ from the pull-down menu.
What online platform is Wikimapia?
Wikimapia is a geographic online encyclopedia project. The project implements an interactive “clickable” web map that utilizes Google Maps with a geographically-referenced wiki system, with the aim to mark and describe all geographical objects in the world.
Is Wikimapia a blogging platform?
Does Google Maps make money?
Yes, Google Maps makes money. Maps generates revenue from two primary means: (1) local ads that businesses post in order to attract customers and (2) custom maps using APIs that businesses can use for a variety of reasons that Google charges a price for.
Is Wikimapia a social media platform?