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What significant achievement did Hedin accomplish in cartography?

  • Created a new type of compass

  • Developed a mapping software

  • Mapped remote Asian regions

  • Invented a 3D mapping technique

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Sven Hedin's greatest cartographic achievement was mapping vast and previously unexplored regions of Central Asia. His meticulous expeditions resulted in detailed maps that revolutionized the understanding of the geography of the region. Hedin's maps provided invaluable insights into the topography, hydrology, and cultural landscapes of areas such as the Taklamakan Desert, the Kunlun Mountains, and the Tibetan Plateau.
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