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Reversed map

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Image:Reverse projection.png 250px|right|A reversed map A '''reversed map''', also known as an '''Upside-Down map''' or '''South-Up map''', is a world map that generally shows Australia and New Zealand at the top of the map instead of the bottom. They are popular in Australia, New Zealand and other southern hemisphere countries for obvious reasons. They are also becoming popular in other parts of the world as tools for teaching critical thinking. Indonesia is placed in the center while Europe and the Americas are placed to the sides. One example of such map was supposed to impress on citizens of the United States the significance and diversity of Latin America. A similar idea was used in making a road map for residents of New York City who wanted to get to their vacation in Florida by driving, because the relative location of side trips on the way, using a "normal" map is reversed left-to-right.

Reversed map makers
Among many people to have used, designed and sold such maps is The Wizard of New Zealand.

See also
*Map projection

External links

- interactive online "upside down world map"
- A collection of world maps viewed from a reversed perspective
- The World Turned Upside Down by Katy Kramer Category:Maps Category:Cartography fr:Carte inversée