ABSTRACT
Visualization is a natural extension of communication and functions in the “visual thinking” domain. Visualization emphasizes intuitive representation of data so as to enable individuals to understand the nature of phenomena represented by the data. The visualization of data is one of the central tasks in the field of architecture, engineering, construction and geographic information systems. Data visualization makes use of the ability of the human eye to recognize structures and relationships that may be inherent within the data. Along with the development of the digital maps, or electronic maps, more and more applications are being used to develop more comprehensive and more powerful functionalities, such as spatial database management and computerized spatial analysis. The use of map media, in the sense of perception of the information contained in them, depends primarily on the linguistic competence of the users.
