The Mercator projection is a type of cylindrical map projection that was first created in the 16th century. It is notable for its preservation of angles and shapes, but it distorts the size of landmasses at the poles.
The Mercator projection is a type of cylindrical map projection that was first created in the 16th century. It is notable for its preservation of angles and shapes, but it distorts the size of landmasses at the poles.