Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

peters-projection

noun

/ˈpiːtərz prəˈdʒɛkʃən/

Definition

A type of map projection that represents the world in a way that shows countries in their true size, particularly focusing on the relative area of landmasses.

Examples

The Peters projection is often used in educational settings to highlight the relative sizes of continents.
Many cartographers favor the Peters projection for its commitment to area accuracy.
Unlike the Mercator projection, the Peters projection shows Africa much larger, emphasizing its true area.

Meaning

The Peters projection aims to provide a more accurate depiction of the sizes of countries by scaling land areas appropriately, unlike other projections that can distort these sizes.