Description

Have you ever been "deceived" by a traditional world map? For example, did you know Greenland looks as large as Africa on most maps, but in reality, Africa is 14 times larger? This common misconception comes from the Mercator projection, which distorts sizes by inflating areas near the poles.

The true-size.com was created to solve this. It's a free, interactive website that allows anyone to:
- Search for any country and see its outline highlighted on the map.
- Drag and drop it anywhere on the globe.
- Watch it dynamically resize in real-time, showing its true proportional area compared to other regions.

This hands-on experience is a powerful way to correct geographical misconceptions and gain a genuine understanding of our world's geography.

🎯 Target Audience
- Educators & Students: An essential tool for geography, social studies, and history classes.
- Data Journalists & Designers: For creating accurate and compelling data visualizations.
- Travelers & Geography Enthusiasts: To explore and appreciate the real scale of the world.
- Anyone curious about the world: A simple, fun way to have a "mind-blowing" moment of discovery.

✨ Key Features
- Corrects Cartographic Distortion: Uniquely addresses the size inaccuracies of the Mercator projection.
- Intuitive & Engaging: Learning happens through playful interaction—just drag, drop, and see the change.
- Instantly Accessible: A web-based tool requiring no downloads or registration.
- Educational Impact: Promotes spatial awareness and critical thinking about information we often take for granted.