Look for the Pacific Ocean on the map and find Japan on the western edge. Then look across to the continent of Asia and Korea is the little peninsula sticking out from China toward Japan. If you look in the gazeteer (index), it will give you the page and the coordinates of any name you're looking for, whether country, city, river. etc.
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It shows where something is in the world
A world regions map shows the 7 continents of the world, along with the oceans.
If you are talking about a common geographical map, then the map can show Location, Countries, Oceans, Rivers, Lakes, Cities, State Capitals, and direction.
A scale on a map can be used to determine the relative location of a place and show distances accurately. It provides a ratio that helps in understanding the relationship between the measurements on the map and the actual physical distances on the ground.
The Babylonian world map suggests that they saw themselves as the center of the world, with their own city, Babylon, as the focal point. The map depicted Babylon as a significant and central location in the ancient world, showcasing their pride and importance in the region.