The resolution is not legally binding and does not require countries or institutions to abandon the centuries-old Mercator projection, one of the world’s most widely used maps. Instead, it encourages wider use of equal-area projections such as Equal Earth, which more accurately show the true relative size of countries and continents, particularly Africa, although their shapes are somewhat distorted.
Map projections are a super fascinating topic. Surprised there hasn’t been a struggle session about them with how many types there are or if there was i missed it.
Map projections are a super fascinating topic. Surprised there hasn’t been a struggle session about them with how many types there are or if there was i missed it.
Dymaxion, my beloved.
Relevant xkcd comic
This begs the question: Do you have toe shoes?
No, but I do like Asimov.