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    The world on Mercator projection between 82°S and 82°N. 15° graticule. Imagery is a derivative of NASA’s Blue Marble summer month composite with oceans lightened to enhance legibility / contrast Image created with the Geocart map projection software

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    English: The world on Mercator projection between 82°S and 82°N. 15° graticule. Imagery is a derivative of NASA’s Blue Marble summer month composite with oceans lightened to enhance legibility and contrast. Image created with the Geocart map projection software.
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