Maps that put a Twist on Global Population
Cartographers have created maps that showcase the diversity of the world’s population in unique ways.
Cordiform: Heart-Shaped Map Projections
Heart shaped map projections are known as cordiform map projections which is derived from the Latin “cor” for heart and form for shape.
The Oldest Known Map of the World
The oldest known world map is the Babylonian Map of the World known as the Imago Mundi. This map dates back to the 5th century BCE. … Read more