Map projection is the systematic method used to represent the three-dimensional surface of the Earth (which is roughly spherical) on a two-dimensional plane (such as a flat map). Since the Earth is curved, projecting its surface onto a flat map involves some distortions in area, shape, distance, or direction. Various map projections serve different purposes, and each has its own advantages and limitations depending on the specific requirements of the map's use.
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