Best 7 Compared Epic Maps

#1. The True Size Compared To Mercetor Projection

The true size of countries can be quite surprising when you start comparing them on a globe versus a flat map. This discrepancy is largely due to the way we project a spherical surface (Earth) onto a flat plane. One of the most well-known projections is the Mercator projection, which preserves angles but distorts size, especially near the poles.

For instance, Greenland might look enormous on a Mercator map, but it's actually much smaller than it appears. In reality, Africa is about 14 times the size of Greenland, though the latter appears disproportionately large on a standard map.

Another interesting example is how the size of countries changes when you use different projections. The Peters Projection, which focuses on size accuracy, shows countries more proportionately in terms of their actual land area. On this map, you can see that countries like Africa and South America are much larger relative to Europe and North America than they appear on a Mercator map.

These distortions highlight how maps, while incredibly useful, are just representations of the Earth's surface and don't always convey true size. Understanding these projections helps in gaining a more accurate perspective on the relative sizes of countries and regions around the world.

#2. The Roman Empire Compared to the US

The Roman Empire at its height covered approximately 5 million square kilometers (1.93 million square miles). In comparison, the United States, including all its states and territories, spans about 9.8 million square kilometers (3.8 million square miles).

Thus, the US is roughly twice the size of the Roman Empire at its peak. Despite the vast area of the Roman Empire, which stretched from Britain to the Middle East, it remains smaller than the current expanse of the US.

#3. India's population compared to other countries

#4. Pluto compared to Brazil

Pluto, a dwarf planet, has a diameter of about 2,377 kilometers and a surface area of roughly 16.7 million square kilometers. In contrast, Brazil covers about 8.5 million square kilometers, making it more than twice the size of Pluto. This comparison illustrates how even a large country on Earth is significantly larger than Pluto.

#5. U.S states compared to countries by GDP

When comparing U.S. states to countries by GDP, some states rival or exceed the economic output of entire nations. For instance:

• California, with a GDP of around $3.8 trillion, has an economy larger than most countries, including the UK and India.

• Texas, with a GDP of about $2.3 trillion, also surpasses countries like Canada and Italy.

• New York, with a GDP of around $2.1 trillion, exceeds the economic output of countries like South Korea and Brazil.

These comparisons highlight the massive economic scale of the largest U.S. states, showcasing their significant global economic influence.

#6. Climate of Australia compared to the world.

#7. Size of Antarctic, Alaska, and Greenland compared to Africa

Here's a comparison of the sizes of Antarctica, Alaska, Greenland, and Africa, focusing on their areas:

• Antarctica: Covers about 14 million square kilometers (5.4 million square miles). It is the fifth-largest continent, larger than Europe but smaller than Africa.

• Alaska: The largest state in the U.S., spans approximately 1.7 million square kilometers (660,000 square miles). Alaska is much smaller compared to Africa.

• Greenland: The world's largest island (not counting Australia) covers about 2.17 million square kilometers (836,000 square miles). Greenland is significantly smaller than Africa.

• Africa: The second-largest continent, has an area of about 30.2 million square kilometers (11.7 million square miles). It dwarfs Antarctica, Alaska, and Greenland in size.

In summary, Africa is vastly larger than Antarctica, Alaska, and Greenland combined, highlighting its immense geographic scale.

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