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Mercator Projection Map

Kumari Sonali

Mercator Projection Map:

The African Union (AU) has endorsed a global campaign to replace the Mercator projection map with one that depicts Africa’s true size. Mercator Projection Map it is A cylindrical map projection, introduced in 1569. Designed for navigation allows sailors to follow a straight line of constant compass bearing.Developed by: Gerardus Mercator (1512–1594), Flemish mathematician and cartographer.

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