To add a region:
- Click the Polygon tool
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- Select the type. Enter text to find an appropriate choice.
- Draw the outlines/boundary of the place of interest.
- Double-click to end the drawing. Alternatively, press ENTER to end the drawing.
- Edit the attributes of the place of interest in the info window.
About Political Regions
Types of political regions include:
(0) Country - This is highest level political region. These have already been drawn.
(1) State - This is the first level of division within a country. These may also be known as provinces, regions, governorates, etc. Most of these have already been drawn.
(2) District - This is the second level of division within a country, dividing the State into further divisions. These may also be known as counties, departments, etc. Not all countries may have this division.
(3) Minor Civil Divisions - This is the third level of division within a country, dividing the District into further divisions. These may also be known as municipalities, communes, etc. Not all countries may have this division.
(4) City / Town / Village - This political region denotes an area in which people live. All countries have these divisions.
(5) Locality - A locality is a region within a city. These may also be known as boroughs or neighborhoods. Not all cities may have this division.
(6) Sub-Locality / Neighborhood - This is the smallest political region. It can be but does not have to be a division of a Locality. Not all cities may have this division.
Other - Other political regions include: Administrative Area, Colloquial Area, Constituency, Designated Market Area, Municipal boundary, National election boundary, Police jurisdriction limits, Political, School District, State election boundary, Tribal Reservation
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