Which is bigger, Greenland or China? With the traditional Mercator map Greenland and China look to be the same size but in reality China is almost 4 times larger! In response to such discrepancies, Dr. Arno Peters created an equal area map, a new world map that dramatically improves the accuracy of how we see the Earth.

This map is ready for dry mounting by your local frame shop.

Since it is fragile and creases easily, we do not recommend using it if you are not planning on having it mounted or framed. NOTE: No matter how meticulously we package this product, the ends of the map may sustain some slight crushing in transit. Your local framing shop should be able to smooth this out.

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One of the most controversial images of the world, the Peters Map was first introduced by Dr. Arno Peters in 1974, and generated a firestorm of debate. Peters was one of the first to assert that maps are unavoidably political. His map claimed to show "Fairness to All Peoples" providing an area accurate portrayal of the world. Today, this equal area map continues to have passionate fans as well as staunch critics.

Important Features of the Peters Map:

• The Peters Map is an equal area map.
• This new map shows all areas - whether countries, continents or oceans - according to their actual size. Accurate comparisons become possible.
• The Peters Map is an equal axis map.
• All North-South lines run vertical on this map. Thus, geographic points can be seen in their precise directional relationship.
• The Peters Map shows equal positions.
• All East-West Lines run parallel. Thus the relationship of any point on the map to its distance from the equator or the angle of the sun can readily be determined.