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2024-03-23 11:39:51 UTC - HELPFUL
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Important context: Mapping a globe to a flat plane causes distortion which can make parts of the world appear smaller or larger than they are in reality. The perspective of the projection can change how a location looks, making europe appear larger than it is for example https://gisgeography.com/map-projections/#:~:text=Because%20you%20can%27t%20display,most%20favorable%20for%20its%20purpose.
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