This crazy, distorted image is a map of the World in terms of gross domestic product (GDP). Cartograms, by definition, is a map that follows a particular theme and uses space to convey the information. This map distorts countries that have a higher GDP by enlarging the areas and shrinking the lesser developed countries. It is quite easy to see that the United States and Europe are the largest, thus having higher GDPs than the rest of the world. Though GDP does not accurately measure human development or individual incomes, a higher GDP generally indicates a more developed country that has a strong economy as shown.
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