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Choosing World Map Projections When Equal-Area Is Appropriate (and Why There Is No Single “Correct” Projection) Michael Thorsten Gastner (14322969) Krisztián Kerkovits (25142768) Cartography and digital mapping Equal-area projections Mercator projection <p dir="ltr">Since the popularization of the Equal Earth projection, there has been renewed public discussion about the choice of map projections for world maps. In response to recent public campaigns and media interest regarding map accuracy, the ICA Commission on Map Projections aims to offer clear but nuanced guidance on choosing world map projections, including when equal-area projections are appropriate.</p> 2026-01-12T00:00:00Z Text Report 10.25447/sit.34030887.v1 https://figshare.com/articles/report/Choosing_World_Map_Projections_When_Equal-Area_Is_Appropriate_and_Why_There_Is_No_Single_Correct_Projection_/34030887 In Copyright