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by zeristor 4065 days ago
Why do people feel like they can just edit Antarctica out?
4 comments
mrec 4065 days ago
At least Antarctica is practically uninhabited.

http://worldmapswithout.nz/ on the other hand...

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mynameisvlad 4065 days ago
Why not? It's a pretty much uninhabited, massive chunk of land. It's practically the definition of wasted space in a project like this.
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scott_karana 4065 days ago
If using Mercator, you're left with the choice of "absurd surface area consumed" or "trim the nigh-unpopulated lump".
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ionforce 4065 days ago
Typical anti-Antarctican sentiment! Rise up, ice crystals!
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