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World map from China, first time I see this projection (files.catbox.moe)
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[–] Maalus 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months 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 4 points 6 months ago

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