World outline map

Description

 

World outline map in vector files

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Gall projection
Description
The Gall stereographic projection, presented by James Gall in 1855, is a cylindrical projection. It is a cylindrical projection with two standard parallels at latitudes 45° N and S.
Projection method
A cylindrical stereographic projection based on two standard parallels at 45° N and S.
Linear graticules
All meridians and parallels.

Properties
Shape
Shapes are true at latitudes 45° N and S. Distortion slowly increases away from these latitudes and becomes severe at the poles.

Area
Area is true at latitudes 45° N and S. Distortion slowly increases away from these latitudes and becomes severe at the poles.

Direction
Locally correct at latitudes 45° N and S. Generally distorted elsewhere.