All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

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For centuries, the world has been misled about Africa’s true size. The Mercator map—one of the most widely used world maps—has shrunk the continent, distorting its scale and minimizing its global ...

From the devastating impacts inflicted upon Myanmar to the reshaping of global commerce, join us in Geographical's May issue, out ...

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China is contesting the West ... geographic name that has long been used, recognized and accepted by the international community, including countries worldwide and international organizations such as ...