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This projection distorts both area and direction, but preserves Melbourne.

https://explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/2999:_Bad_Map_Projection:_The_United_Stralia

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[-] rockerface@lemm.ee 20 points 3 weeks ago

Finally, they've separated off Florida

[-] AreaKode@lemmy.world 14 points 3 weeks ago

Juuust the tip...

[-] metaStatic@kbin.earth 15 points 3 weeks ago

preserves Melbourne

...b,but why?

[-] Voyajer@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

The two Melbournes must meet and combine

[-] Mac@mander.xyz 5 points 3 weeks ago

This would probably have a bunch of funny connotations if i understood Aussies.

[-] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

This makes me feel uncomfortable.

[-] where_am_i@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago
[-] MinisterOSW@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

Wonder which weather patterns it would follow. Because the people of Darwin might be in for a shock.

[-] HomerianSymphony@lemmy.world 0 points 2 weeks ago

Fits better if you turn one of them upside down.

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