FAQ About Al-Khwarizmi
What was Al-Khwarizmi's contribution to geography?
In geography, Al-Khwarizmi revised and corrected Ptolemy's view of the world in his book "Kitab Surat al-Ard." He recalculated the coordinates of various key locations to improve the accuracy of maps and geographical understanding. His work provided a more accurate depiction of Asia and Africa in terms of their coordinates and geographical boundaries.
