xkcd #2999: Bad Map Projection: The United Stralia

https://xkcd.com/2999/

This projection distorts both area and direction, but preserves Melbourne.

https://explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/2999:_Bad_Map_Projection:_The_United_Stralia

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9 Comments

rockerface@lemm.ee · 21 pts · 1y (1 reply)

Finally, they've separated off Florida

AreaKode@lemmy.world · 14 pts · 1y

Juuust the tip...

metaStatic@kbin.earth · 15 pts · 1y (1 reply)

preserves Melbourne

...b,but why?

Voyajer@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y

The two Melbournes must meet and combine

Mac@mander.xyz · 6 pts · 1y

This would probably have a bunch of funny connotations if i understood Aussies.

where_am_i@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y

th-3944193702

LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y

This makes me feel uncomfortable.

MinisterOSW@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y

Wonder which weather patterns it would follow. Because the people of Darwin might be in for a shock.

HomerianSymphony@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 1y

Fits better if you turn one of them upside down.