Understanding the Geography of Cyberspace

Does cyberspace have a "geography?" Some geographers and information scientists believe that it does. The geography of cyberspace can help us understand current and potential future information, knowledge and communication "connections" between and among geographic places worldwide. What are Cleveland's major information and communication links to cities like London, Calcutta and Mexico City? Understanding the geography of cyberspace can give us some valuable insights about these links.

Connectivity is vitally important to the growth of knowledge-based economic development in communities, regions and states worldwide. For this reason, you might want to spend some time browsing a set of Cyberspace Geography websites that I ran across in my study of local economic development in a global context.

Start here at this website and follow its links to a variety of other informative websites providing research information and resource contacts in the field of cyberspace geography.

What are some of the practical benefits of this information? This information can help you: 1) learn about how the Internet is growing and linking certain places across the world; 2) identify how information and knowledge business markets are shaping up worldwide; 3) identify where and how you can use Web-based marketing to support your economic development efforts; and 4) locate potential partners or collaborators to "globalize" your economic development program.

Take a look and let us know what you think. Happy cyber-travels!