A map projection is a method to flatten an earth’s surface into a plane to make a geographical map. It requires a systematic transformation of the latitudes and longitudes of locations from the globe’s surface into locations on a plane.
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Explore the Spilhaus projection, a fascinating world map that places the oceans at the center, revealing their crucial role in Earth’s ecosystem. Compare with the Dymaxion projection for a new perspective on our planet.”
By exploring these diverse world map projections, we gain a deeper understanding of our planet’s geography and the critical role of the world’s oceans in sustaining life.
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The Mercator map is a cylindrical map projection first introduced by the Flemish geographer and cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569. The projection is the most heavily used in our society, appearing everywhere from books to apps to Google Maps, and tends to be what most of us think of when pondering the world map.
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Read MoreThat world map on your wall? It’s not telling you the whole truth. Here’s why countries aren’t the size you think they are, and what our world actually looks like.
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Red: Greenland Blue: Countries larger than Greenland
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Mapping the Globe is a set of interactive visualizations and maps that help us understand where the Boston Globe directs
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