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World map with countries real sizes
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I never even saw the Mercator projection before coming into contact with the anglosphere internet. I don't know why anyone is still using it.
It's good for sailing ~~or pointing antennas~~.
Edit: Wait no, you need an actual geodesic for antennas over long distances. If you're traveling, though, a constant compass heading is indispensable.
Which protection did you grow up with?
probably this one
While maybe not exactly a Mercator projection, it has the same issue of northern countries' geography being enlarged compared to countries closer to the equator. For example, Russia still looks way to big in this projection too