Google Maps

Google Maps is a web mapping platform and consumer application offered by Google. It offers satellite imagery, aerial photography, street maps, 360° interactive panoramic views of streets, real-time traffic conditions, and route planning for traveling by foot, car, bike, air and public transportation. As of 2020, Google Maps was being used by over one billion people every month around the world. Google Maps began as a C++ desktop program developed by brothers Lars and Jens Rasmussen in Australia at Where 2 Technologies. In October 2004, the company was acquired by Google, which converted it... Wikipedia

• Available in:  74 languages
• Owner:  Google
• Commercial:  Yes
• Registration:  Optional, included with a Google Account
• Launched:  February 8, 2005
• Current status:  Active
• Written in:  C++ (back-end), JavaScript, XML, Ajax (UI)