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The discussion starts by examining the distortion of world maps, particularly the Mercator projection, which exaggerates the size of landmasses in higher latitudes, making Greenland appear much larger than it actually is in comparison to Africa or Pacific island nations. This sets the stage for exploring the strategic importance of Greenland.
- Mercator projection distorts sizes of landmasses, especially in higher latitudes.
- Greenland appears much larger on maps than its actual size.
- Map distortion affects perception of relative sizes of countries like Greenland and Pacific island nations.
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