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Mollweide projection
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An elliptical equal-area projection that most commonly uses the equator as the standard parallel and the prime meridian as the central meridian. A Mollweide projection typically preserves relative area proportions, making it suitable for global distribution or thematic maps. The Mollweide projection was invented in 1805 by German mathematician Karl B. Mollweide.