Difference between revisions of "Israel"
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Israel is a small country, divided between nine [[graticule|graticules]] from (29,34) to (33,35). In order to unite the few Israeli xkcd fans, a different algorithm was taken. Instead of the regular [[graticule]], a rectangle of 67,000 square kilometers that bounds the entire state of Israel is used so that all Israelis share the same meeting point. In addition, instead of the Dow Jones the algorithm uses the USD to NIS exchange rate, to align with Israel's time zone and week days. | Israel is a small country, divided between nine [[graticule|graticules]] from (29,34) to (33,35). In order to unite the few Israeli xkcd fans, a different algorithm was taken. Instead of the regular [[graticule]], a rectangle of 67,000 square kilometers that bounds the entire state of Israel is used so that all Israelis share the same meeting point. In addition, instead of the Dow Jones the algorithm uses the USD to NIS exchange rate, to align with Israel's time zone and week days. | ||
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Since Google Maps does not show any map details inside Israel, it is recommended to also work with [http://maps.walla.co.il/ Walla Maps] or [http://www.mapa.co.il/ Mapa], when both maps are on the 'hybrid' setting, until the geohash point can be positively identified. | Since Google Maps does not show any map details inside Israel, it is recommended to also work with [http://maps.walla.co.il/ Walla Maps] or [http://www.mapa.co.il/ Mapa], when both maps are on the 'hybrid' setting, until the geohash point can be positively identified. | ||
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A better option might be just looking up the exact coordinates on a map, but where's the fun in that? | A better option might be just looking up the exact coordinates on a map, but where's the fun in that? | ||
Revision as of 13:22, 6 June 2008
Israel is a small country, divided between nine graticules from (29,34) to (33,35). In order to unite the few Israeli xkcd fans, a different algorithm was taken. Instead of the regular graticule, a rectangle of 67,000 square kilometers that bounds the entire state of Israel is used so that all Israelis share the same meeting point. In addition, instead of the Dow Jones the algorithm uses the USD to NIS exchange rate, to align with Israel's time zone and week days.
Since Google Maps does not show any map details inside Israel, it is recommended to also work with Walla Maps or Mapa, when both maps are on the 'hybrid' setting, until the geohash point can be positively identified.
A better option might be just looking up the exact coordinates on a map, but where's the fun in that?
