Truesize
Truesize is an online interactive map tool that allows users to compare the true land area of countries by dragging one country over another on a world map. The tool emphasizes the distortion inherent in common map projections, particularly the Mercator projection, which makes countries at higher latitudes appear larger than their actual size. By moving a country across the map, the dragged country's area is scaled to its real size relative to the fixed reference region, providing a direct visual comparison of relative areas.
The typical interface displays outlines of countries that users can select and drag. The map remains in
Truesize is commonly used in educational settings, journalism, and general geographic curiosity to illustrate how projections
Overall, Truesize contributes to discussions about map projections and spatial perception by providing an interactive, intuitive