= Web Mercator projection
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The Web Mercator projection is a specific implementation of the Mercator map projection that has been widely adopted for web mapping applications, especially in services like Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, and others. It is designed to provide a uniform way to display geographical data over a two-dimensional surface, facilitating easy navigation and visualization. \#\#\# Key Characteristics of Web Mercator Projection: 1. **Cylindrical Projection**: The Web Mercator projection is a cylindrical map projection.
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