Installation
============

To start using **pyworldatlas**, follow these simple steps to get the package installed on your system.

Requirements
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- **Python 3.8+** is required to run pyworldatlas.
- For maximum performance, **Python 3.9** is recommended.

Installing pyworldatlas
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To install pyworldatlas, simply run the following command using `pip`:

.. code-block:: bash

   pip install pyworldatlas

This will automatically install pyworldatlas and make it available for use in your Python environment.

Verifying Installation
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To verify that pyworldatlas has been successfully installed, you can check the version using the command line:

.. code-block:: bash

   pyworldatlas --version

Alternatively, you can verify it in your Python interpreter:

.. code-block:: python

   import pyworldatlas

   print(pyworldatlas.__version__)

Either method should display the current version of pyworldatlas, confirming that the installation was successful.

Next Steps
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Once installed, proceed to the `Getting Started <getting_started.html>`_ guide to learn how to use pyworldatlas.