Asked by Reed
                What does a star or dot in a circle usually mean on a map? I have my answer but again my Mom questions it? Here is my answer!  A star in a dot means a capital of a country. A dot in a circle means a capital of a state.
            
            
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            Ms. Sue
            
    You're right for most maps.  
However, each cartographer makes his/her own key, so it could vary from one map to another. Check the key of the map to find out for sure.
    
However, each cartographer makes his/her own key, so it could vary from one map to another. Check the key of the map to find out for sure.
A star or star within a dot on a map means it's the location of a capital city or a state
    
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