10 things you probably didn't know about Google Maps

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An increasingly popular feature of Google Maps is the My Maps function, which allows you to create a personalised maps with specific points of interest, routes, photos and videos. You can then share your map with friends or with the wider Google Maps community. You can also search for and navigate along maps created by others. If you are a tourist in a foreign country or simply want to find a new place to go, searching for an existing My Map will allow you to see where others have been and their recommendations.

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