Drag and drop countries around the map to compare their relative size. Is Greenland really as big as all of Africa? You may be surprised at what you find! A great tool for educators.

Explore the real scale of countries with our interactive map! Discover the true size of nations and see accurate maps that challenge misconceptions about country sizes.

2022年11月29日 · We're long overdue for an accurate world map. Get the real story behind different map projections and see which one is the most accurate map of the world.

2020年6月8日 · One interactive map that's been doing the rounds over the last few days is The True Size Of... You can select the country you're interested in comparing and drag it over other areas of the map...

2018年10月23日 · In order to more accurately depict the size of the countries, Neil Kaye, a climate scientist from the U.K. Met Office, has created a visualization of the Mercator projection in which countries...

2021年8月12日 · The Earth is depicted as a globe at further zoom levels, sidestepping map projection issues completely and displaying the world as it actually is: round. The result is a more accurate depiction of countries and landmasses. With 3D Globe Mode on Google Maps desktop, Greenland's projection is no longer the size of Africa.

2019年8月1日 · His map overcame 2D distortions by angling continents in a way that accurately displays both their relative sizes and the distances between them.

Developed by Narukawa, a Japanese architect, the AuthaGraph map seeks to present a more accurate portrayal of Earth’s surface. Its design is the result of meticulous geometric calculations, dividing the globe into 96 triangles and unfolding it into a near-rectangle.

2018年8月22日 · 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 maps presented in our website are some of the most accurate, least distorted "equal area" world and regional maps ever designed. compare our maps to any commonly used world map and the world globe. note the precise sizes and least distorted shapes of all landmasses, nations, & waters of the world in this website. you be the judge.