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News & Analysis · 09 September 2026 · Geography

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GS-1News & Analysis09 Sep 2026indianexpress.com

Why a flat map fails to accurately depict Earth

The article, based on its title, would explain the inherent difficulties and inaccuracies involved in representing the Earth's three-dimensional spherical surface on a two-dimensional flat map. It would likely delve into the concept of map projections and the various types of distortions (area, shape, distance, direction) that arise from this transformation, highlighting why no flat map can perfectly depict the Earth without some form of compromise.

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