updated natural earth data direct download link

KevinWhalen 2014-01-07 09:19:54 -08:00
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@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ If the above does not work (e.g. throws an `ImportError`) then please go back an
## Step 2 ## Step 2
Now, we need some data to render. Let's use a shapefile of world border polygons from http://naturalearthdata.com. Download the data from this wiki's local cache [here](data/110m-admin-0-countries.zip) or directly from the [Natural Earth Data site](http://www.naturalearthdata.com/http//www.naturalearthdata.com/download/110m/cultural/110m-admin-0-countries.zip). Unzip the archive in an easily accessible location of your choosing. In *Step 3* we will be referencing the path to this shapefile in Python code, so make sure you know where you put it. Now, we need some data to render. Let's use a shapefile of world border polygons from http://naturalearthdata.com. Download the data from this wiki's local cache [here](data/110m-admin-0-countries.zip) or directly from the [Natural Earth Data site](http://www.naturalearthdata.com/http//www.naturalearthdata.com/download/110m/cultural/ne_110m_admin_0_countries.zip). Unzip the archive in an easily accessible location of your choosing. In *Step 3* we will be referencing the path to this shapefile in Python code, so make sure you know where you put it.
Once unzipped, you should see four files like: Once unzipped, you should see four files like: