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Originally Posted by Darius2006 View Post
I am sure, you are aware, maps are not build by cars travelling each new build road in the world.
Road tree system in electronic form is available for purchase from Highways authority in each specific country so to have your maps updated maps developer doesn't have to visit each new built road and enter it separately into navigation maps repository.
He buys a ready made product in electronic from from roads administration.
IMHO, map data IS indeed also built by cars travelling the roads - at least in densly populated areas with much restricted roads. This is the only way to collect reliable, detailed information. (A friend of mine used to be such a driver...)