Cartographic Representation of the Shapes and Sizes of Administrative Divisions Resulting from Changes in the Administrative Map of the Municipality of Misurata for the Period from 1951 to 2015

Abstract

This study aimed to map the shapes and sizes of the administrative units in the municipality of Misurata, and to show the differences that occurred on the administrative map of the region in the form and size of administrative units as a result of the changes that occurred on its administrative borders during the successive historical stages, starting from 1951 to the last administrative division in 2015. Using GIS software. The study reached several results, including the difference in the general shape of the administrative map of Misurata between one division and another. The continuous change in the administrative map of the country in general produced multiple problems that affected development opportunities and applied and theoretical studies.