John Barukh

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: The True Size of Africa

The commonly-used Mercator projection distorts our view of the world, shrinking regions near the equator, while enlarging areas near the poles. The reality? Africa, situated largely around the equator, appears much smaller than it truly is - in fact, Greenland looks nearly equal in size but is actually 14 times smaller!

This map by Kai Krause, titled ‘The True Size of Africa’, reveals just how large the continent truly is, offering a powerful perspective shift that challenges conventional geography. Africa is astonishingly vast: larger than the US, China, India, Japan, and most of Europe combined.

Misrepresenting Africa's size can distort perceptions of its global importance, economic potential, and cultural richness. Understanding Africa’s true scale isn't just about geography, it’s about reshaping narratives and acknowledging the continent's rightful significance on the world stage.

Read more: https://ubiqueags.org/map-of-the-week-the-true-size-of-africa/

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