Follow Olympic Torch Route With Google Map
6 April, 2008 Posted by
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Folks at Google just launched an embeddable map and Google Earth layer that enables users around the world to follow the path of the 2008 Torch Relay as it traverses the globe.
An ongoing tradition from 766 B.C. has been to ignite the torch at the ancient site in Olympia, Greece. From March 24th until the start of August, the Torch Relay will travel across Greece, into Beijing, and then around the world through cities, oceans, and even the world’s highest mountain, Mt. Qomolangma (Mt. Everest). The relay’s purpose is to spread the Olympic spirit as well as the message of peace and friendship, and also ignite the passion of the people around the world.
See the map after the jump!
[Via Google LatLongBlog]
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