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Africa looks big on the map—but it’s far bigger than most people realize.

In this video, we uncover why Africa appears smaller on most world maps, even though it’s the second-largest continent on Earth and large enough to fit the United States, China, India, and most of Europe inside it. The answer isn’t geography—it’s the way maps are drawn.
We explore how the Mercator projection distorts land near the poles, why places like Greenland look massive, and how centuries of map design have quietly shaped how the world sees Africa. From navigation and history to psychology and perception, this story reveals how a simple map can change how we understand the planet.
🌍 In this video, you’ll learn:
How map projections distort the size of continents

Why Africa looks smaller than it really is
What the Mercator projection was designed for
How maps influence perception and power
Why newer map projections tell a different story

If you enjoy hidden geography, surprising science, and the stories behind everyday things, this video is for you.
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