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Flat maps, designed to offer a consistent representation of Earth, reveal inaccuracies in countries' sizing. Some nations near the Poles appear significantly larger than they truly are, while others ...

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15:57, Tue, Oct 8, 2024 Updated: 15:57, Tue, Oct 8, 2024 Flat maps, aimed at providing a coherent projection of the Earth, are showing countries to be inaccurate in sizing. Some countries are shown to ...

The world map is a familiar sight on classroom walls and in atlases, but you might be surprised to learn that it’s not an accurate representation of the Earth. In fact, in terms of country and ...

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