Peters projection (Gall-Peters projection)

The Peters projection, also known as the Gall-Peters projection, is a map that accurately shows the relative sizes of countries and continents. Unlike some world maps where areas like Africa or South America appear smaller, the Peters projection maintains true proportions, making regions like Africa and South America look larger and more proportional. However, this map distorts shapes, making continents appear stretched or squished. It emphasizes fairness in geographic representation by focusing on area accuracy, providing a different perspective that challenges traditional map distortions focused on shape.