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The Winkel Tripel World Map

The Winkel Tripel Projection is one of the most popular world map projections in use today. It’s been the projection of choice for noted organizations like the National Geographic Society because of its accurate sizing of continents across the globe. Plus, in addition to the zoomed-in corner insets of Europe and the Caribbean, there are useful country and continent counters at the bottom!

Origin of the Winkel Tripel Projection

Map projections are necessary when taking a 3D globe and turning it into a 2D representation. The difficulty lies in the fact that our planet is a sphere, and flattening it distorts the image.

While early mapmakers accepted the distortion, it was problematic in accurately portraying the size of land masses far from the equator. That’s why, in 1921, Oswald Winkel came up with a new projection that had far less distortion than its predecessors.

The Winkel Tripel Projection quickly caught on and is now used by educators and organizations to more accurately reflect the size and shape of the continents.

How to decide if the Winkel Tripel World Map is right for you

At Conquest Maps, we want to make sure you get just the right map, whether it’s a state map, a country, a continent, a regional map, or a world map. But choosing the right map isn’t always easy—it requires you to consider factors such as decor as well as your long-term travel plans.

If decor is your most important factor, consider the style you’re most interested in. Used very commonly, the Mercator Projection’s rectangular shape lends itself well to any decor. The Winkel Tripel Projection Map has a more old world feel to it, despite being a modern projection, lending itself well to a rich, classic vibe.

If your travels are more important, consider the Winkel Tripel Projection for adventures that will take you far from the equator to places like Iceland or New Zealand. The Winkel Tripel will give you a less distorted idea of your travels to these locations than the Mercator Map.