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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.
Clear Map. 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!
Dec 20, 2016 · The size of countries & continents has been either exaggerated or downplayed. But why is this and what is the real size of the world? The Earth is a 3D sphere making it mathematically impossible to have an accurate model when laid flat. The size and shapes of countries become distorted once you do.
Mar 3, 2023 · While it’s well known that the mercator projection distorts the world, the maps here show very clearly by how much. Countries close to the equator barely change, whereas countries further north shrink dramatically.
The true size of nations. How big is the United States compared to Africa? How about Massachusetts compared to Estonia? Try entering the names of countries and states on this interactive map, and then dragging them around to compare them by superimposing one on top of another.
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Explore an interactive map containing layers of information including the city’s base geography, administrative boundaries and a variety of public services. View Toronto Maps. Browse a wide selection of maps below. For additional geographic data, visit Open Data.