On a standard mercator projection, the centerpoint of the map is in the Atlantic Ocean, just south of Ghana, Africa.
Here's a clue, people cannot read minds to know which specific map you are looking at. The "standard" is to place the Prime Meridian and the Equator in the middle of maps. The confluence point of zero degrees longitude and zero degrees latitude is what I described above.
Try reframing your question again and this time tell people what map you are actually looking at. From your description, it is OBVIOUSLY not a standard projection.
2007-03-13 11:07:03
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answered by Anonymous
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regardless of despite the fact that prejudices you have against u . s . a . of america, the argument approximately this is thoroughly fake. The Mercator projection map you chosen to coach is a US made equivalent distance map used regularly for navigation. This map is was certain distances to and from factors placed in the Americas, hence that's in the middle. Any distance would properly be easily computed via drawing an undemanding line and measuring it. each map has a diverse use. So particular you're spectacular in noticing the Americas are in the middle of this map although that's for a reason different than human beings are packed with themselves. i'm sorry you experience that human beings are so in love with themselves yet employing this as an occasion only makes your self seem ignorant.
2016-11-25 01:08:29
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answered by fonner 4
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A sphere is defined as all points a fixed distance from one point in space (whereas a circle fits this definition in 2d). There is no center on the surface of a sphere. The center of the sphere is the core, which in the case of earth is uninhabitable in reality due to its molten properties.
As one other person answered, the Chinese believed they were the center of the world, though this is a cultural belief and not a fact of physical earth science.
2007-03-13 17:47:05
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answered by Anonymous
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The center of the world in an atlas is a point near Africa, but into the Atlantic ocean!!!!!!!
2007-03-13 11:07:09
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answered by Lilly26 3
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Sao Tome and principe....
Greenwich Meridian.... And Equator Line!
2015-06-10 09:50:08
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answered by Sandro 1
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you could draw a map with any country at the center.
2007-03-13 10:17:35
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answered by Anonymous
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People in China mostly drawn their world maps with China at the center.
People in Brazil mostly drawn their world maps with Brazil at the center.
People in Russia mostly drawn their world maps with Russia at the center.
People in South Africa mostly drawn their world maps with South Africa at the center.
People in ...
2007-03-13 10:38:07
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answered by morningfoxnorth 6
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