#map-projections
#map-projections

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Math to map the world

It's easy to take maps for granted. After all, most of us have a pretty good map in our pockets at all times, ready to show us how to get anywhere on the globe. But to make a map useful, you have to decide what to keep in and what to leave out-and, most importantly, which mathematical equations to use.

Science

Data science

fromFlowingData

1 month ago

Explaining the true size of Africa, a lesson in map projections

Africa's landmass is far larger than commonly portrayed, and Mercator projection significantly distorts relative sizes compared with equal-area projections.

Science

fromFlowingData

2 months ago

There is no correct map

No single correct world map exists; all map projections are compromises and usefulness should guide projection choice rather than claims of absolute truth.

World news

fromFortune

2 months ago

African Union endorses campaign to finally fix the maps that massively understate how big the continent really is

The Equal Earth projection shows Africa's true size, revealing that fourteen Greenlands fit inside Africa, prompting campaigns to replace Mercator maps in education and institutions.

World politics

fromwww.aljazeera.com

5 months ago

US, China, India can all fit into Africa': On a quest to fix the world map

The Mercator map projection distorts the size of Africa and is being challenged for more accurate representations.