If you're looking for great basemaps in QGIS then check out the simple-to-use plugin from MapTiler. As well as OpenStreetMap there are lots of other vector basemaps. What is the difference between a raster and a vector basemap? Well, take a look at the video to find out.
More information:
https://www.maptiler.com/qgis-plugin/...
See my intro and intermediate QGIS courses for more: https://www.udemy.com/user/alasdair-r...
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