Many documentaries seem to agree that the world map we currently use is far from accurate, and it’s misrepresenting the size (and even shape) of many continents, islands and countries. It’s using an outdated projection technique called ” Mercator projection ” that was mainly used for sailing back in the 16th century. Why aren’t we using a map that’s more up to date? Can maps like “thetruesize” website be relied upon?
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These documentaries are lying to you…the truth is more complex. Mercator isn’t as universal as they say it is and it isn’t ‘outdated’, just old. Like metalworking…
Different projections have different strengths and weaknesses (accurately representing lengths, areas, straight lines, simplicity,…) but there isn’t one that is perfect.
Mercator probably isn’t the right one for world maps in a class room though, but I haven’t visited one in a while, so don’t know if they still are.
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