UPDATED 28 OCTOBER 2026 · MAP CHART EDITORIAL
A map turns a curved Earth into a flat image. Every projection changes some combination of shape, area, distance and direction. No single view is best for every purpose.
Equal Earth
Equal Earth is an equal-area projection. It is useful for thematic world maps because it keeps relative geographic areas in proportion. Shapes are still distorted, especially towards the edges. Miller is the default world view; choose Equal Earth when preserving relative areas matters.
Mercator
Mercator preserves local angles but exaggerates areas near the poles. It is familiar and useful for some geographic layouts. Avoid interpreting the visible size of high-latitude regions as their true comparative area.
Globe
The globe view uses an orthographic projection. It shows a hemisphere and hides regions on the other side. A missing region in this view may be beyond the visible horizon. Use a flat projection when you need every country in a single frame.
Boundary vintage matters
Included maps come from generalised reference datasets. Country and regional boundaries, names and administrative structures change. Some regional layers represent provinces or local units rather than the current first administrative level. Check the map’s data source and compare its names with your input data.
Illustration, not navigation
These maps are designed for communication and visualisation. They are not cadastral surveys, navigation aids or authoritative statements about disputed territories. For a specific jurisdiction or reporting standard, import a suitably licensed and current GeoJSON dataset.