maps cartograms ; 1 specific aspect ; 1 symbolic value

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Today i found out how 'taken for granted' geographical world maps are. They have a very political meaning. I have noticed myself looking at world maps and identifying where the equator is and the proportion of north to south on the map. The map above displays the geographical placement and size pf nations of the globe in a 2-D format. It also depicts the proportion of power in the world. The equator is not in the middle of the map, and the northern powers are emphasized.
Trying to exhibit 1 specific aspect that has a symbolic value is very important in maps. The world map in the link above shows where Walmart gets its products from.