The Mercator projection is the most common depiction of the Earth on a flat surface. With the exception of members of the flat earth society, most readers of this blog accept that the Earth is a sphere. The more precise among you might protest that it’s flattened at the poles… Read more“Map Monday, Mercator Projection Correction?”
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Map Monday, Africa the misunderstood continent
Africa the mysterious dark continent might be the most misunderstood region of the world. Apart from the political, economic, and social issues afflicting many of its countries, few people truly understand the vastness of Africa. Part of the misperception stems from the problem of projecting the spherical surface of the… Read more“Map Monday, Africa the misunderstood continent”