I would like to make a point on maps, too. As we know a flat map gives problems (like finding a center). But most maps are are also centered on Europe, meaning that Europe appears much bigger than the rest of the world.

Jesper

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From: "michael donner" <m@...>
To: <boundarypoint@egroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2000 7:15 PM
Subject: [BoundaryPoint] but couldnt the world already be upside down

> seriously
> does anyone know
> if western civ had arisen in the south rather than the north
> wouldnt our maps now be upside down
> & wouldnt all compasses point south
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