The Asia and Pacific region is the largest developing region in the world in landmass, population and aggregate income. Its 48 countries have nearly three fifth of the worlds total population. Each country in the region abounds in rich natural capital and has comprehended the true potential of Geospatial information in leveraging this capital to its utmost economic viability. The Asian region is forging a path of development and economic growth as a function of establishment of infrastructural capital. The region demands and offers scope for application of the various Geographic Information technologies like GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing and Imaging To meet the requirements of the Geo-informatics community in the Asian region, every year Map Asia raises a platform for the Asian Geo-informatics community to realize, recognize, and reveal the stages of dissemination of Geospatial Information. Map Asia leverages an international initiative aimed to provide an apt platform for the convergence, sharing and use of Geospatial technologies. Founded in the year 2002, Map Asia is the largest Annual Asian Conference and Exhibition in the field of GIS, GPS, Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing.

First Chinese Language Mango Application Launched!

The “Xuyong Atlas” MangoMap application has been successfully launched to support the Poor Rural Communities Development Project (PRCDP) in Sichuan Province, China. This web-based mapping system provides a land cover, infrastructure and village basemap for Xuyong County linked to the project investments for the PRCDP.

Positive Response at Map Asia 2007 in Kuala Lumpur

The Mango Team received a positive response to the latest version of MangoMap at Map Asia 2007. “People seemed to like our fresh, clean design and ease of use appealing to both people browsing maps for fun through to decision makers”, said head of Internet Development, Christopher Brown.

Map Asia, Malaysia

Come and hook up with the Mango team at this years Map Asia 2007. This popular and ever growing event will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre ( KLCC ) in Kuala Lumpur on August 14th-16th.