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This projection distorts both area and direction, but preserves Melbourne.

https://explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/2999:_Bad_Map_Projection:_The_United_Stralia

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[–] Mac@mander.xyz 5 points 1 month ago

This would probably have a bunch of funny connotations if i understood Aussies.