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 ### rMappingExample
 
 A [simple example of mapping using R](rMappingExample.html). Examples use Local Authority (LA) and Middle-layer Super Output Area (MSOA) geography and electricity consumption data (provided in `data` subfolder).
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 ### ONS-open-geography