Marko Visic
Developer and editor of SimpleMapLab
Marko Visic is the developer and editor of SimpleMapLab, a one-person site. He builds the interactive map tools, writes the open-data studies, and makes every editorial decision — there is no contributor program and no outside writers.
Education
- BSc in Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
- Master of Pharmacy (MPharm), Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
How he works on SimpleMapLab
Every number on the site is produced by deterministic pipelines from public sources, documented on the Methodology page. Long-form prose is drafted with AI assistance and then checked against primary sources, as set out in the Editorial Policy. When an error is found it is fixed and listed on the Corrections page. Questions and corrections go through the Contact page.
Studies and articles
- Why does Greenland look bigger than Africa on most world maps? · Published May 21, 2026
- What is a Map Projection? A complete visual guide · Published May 21, 2026
- US State Coastlines Ranked · Published May 19, 2026
- 25 Practical Uses for a Radius Map (With Worked Examples) · Published May 14, 2026
- The 100-Mile Radius Around Every US State Capital · Published May 14, 2026
- The Loneliest Towns in America · Published May 14, 2026
- How to Find Elevation on Google Maps · Published May 4, 2026
- How to Draw a Radius on Google Maps (Free Alternative) · Published Apr 10, 2026
- How to Find Your County — 5 Free Methods · Published Apr 10, 2026
- The 25 Largest US Counties by Area · Published Apr 10, 2026
- All 50 US States Ranked by Population, 2025 · Published Apr 10, 2026
- How Many Counties Are in Each US State? · Published Apr 10, 2026