Understanding The World Through Maps with Dr. Eliakim Hamunyela, GIS Specialist

When we look at a world map, we often assume that we are seeing the world exactly as it is. But have you ever wondered why the world map on our classroom walls looks different from the actual shape and size of the Earth?

From the familiar Mercator projection to the increasingly recognised Equal Earth projection, CHANTE sat down with Dr. Eliakim Hamunyela, a GIS Specialist, to unpack how maps shape our understanding of the world, why different map projections matter, and what this means for Namibia.

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