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The island of Great Britain as seen from Scotland, using the Scots language, a southeast orientation, and a perspective at an angle of 35 degrees. [3509 x 4962] (Image credit: procrastinating2much) (files.catbox.moe)
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[–] adam_y 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I know. I'm very used to antipodean maps that invert the hemispheres.

The Egyptians used to map the Nile that way too.

Just feels odd to do it in this case.