Large Aquifer Systems of the World

This map presents the delineation of world's 37 largest aquifer systems. For more information, visit: www.whymap.org

Data and Resources

Field Value
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metadata-date 2020-12-10T20:09:58Z
progress completed
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Tags
  • amerigeo
  • amerigeoss
  • geo
  • geoss
  • global
  • groundwater
  • sdg
  • transboundary
  • unesco
  • water
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metadata_created 2025-11-24T19:26:41.869841
metadata_modified 2025-11-24T19:26:41.869846
notes This map presents the delineation of world's 37 largest aquifer systems. For more information, visit: www.whymap.org
num_resources 18
num_tags 10
title Large Aquifer Systems of the World