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World map from China, first time I see this projection (files.catbox.moe)
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[–] Maalus@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Americas are cast to the side of the map. They center on Europe.

[–] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

India actually, as no way Spain is ~1/3 of India in reality. They probably take advantage of the area of China being subtly enlarged.

[–] Maalus@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

I meant on regular maps, americas are to the side too.