Symbols show important landmarks, places and areas. They are used because maps are usually too small to contain lots of writing A key is a guide which explains what the symbols on the map mean.

Because the world is a sphere, it is difficult to accurately project this on a two-dimensional map. When the world is ... including the UK. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ...

Labour and Reform have claimed important victories in the UK local elections, as our map shows who has won in each area.