Cartograms are maps that are distorted to show different variables, replacing distance or land area with a theme such as population or national interest. Above is a cartogram showing population of continents and their respective nations. Places such as India, China, and the United States are quickly seen to be places of overcrowding, while areas like Canada and Australia are extremely underpopulated for their nation size. Cartograms are best used as models to compare issues between states, and are not designed to accurately depict land forms.
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