Why Greenland Looks Massive Than Africa (But Its Not)

Why Greenland looks massive, why Africa looks smaller than it really is, and how the Mercator projection quietly reshaped how we see the world. This video explains how a centuries-old navigation map distorted land size, exaggerated northern regions like Greenland, compressed equatorial continents like Africa, and influenced how generations learned geography, power, and global importance. What's included: 🔹Why Greenland looks oversized on world maps 🔹The Mercator projection explained 🔹True size of Greenland vs Africa 🔹Africa Union Map 🔹How map distortion shaped global perception 🔹Why modern maps still repeat an old mistake Subscribe for more! #greenland #AfricaVsGreenland #MercatorProjection #MapMyths #worldmap