A new kind of world map (above) has been developed that shows the true size of the continents without distorting their shapes too much. The world map you are probably familiar with is called the ...

It is part of an exhibition drawing attention to the history of South Africa and the way it is perceived around the world. The Chinese map, covering more than 17 square metres, was produced in silk.

When enlarged into a world map, though, Mercator becomes problematic, Braun said. The map’s mistakes were not likely to be a conspiracy against Africa or the Global South, but its continued use ...

Africa is much bigger than you think. Traditional maps have downplayed the size of the continent in comparison to other parts of the world for hundreds of years.

This attempt at creating a faithful world map took a similar tack to the Sinusoidal by pulling out the edges of the map to mimic a sphere. The Robinson isn’t as extreme, however, taking the form of a ...

For generations, students, leaders, and media audiences around the globe have gazed at maps that lie—maps that diminish Africa’s size and, along with it, its place in the world. But a new ...

An incredible map shows the “true” size of Africa with China, India and America all fitting inside. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The continent is 30.37 million km² and covers 20 ...

Counter-maps challenge dominant mapping that has historically influenced how the world sees the world. They are also called bottom-up maps or resistance maps. The Nakba map is an example.

UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Thanks to the continued support of the Government of Flanders (Belgium), the World Heritage Online Map Platform is being expanded to include World Heritage properties in ...

‘US, China, India can all fit into Africa’: On a quest to fix the world map. Commonly used projections shrink the size of Africa, but experts have long debated whether creating a precise map ...