Rotating the world.
 

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To understand the following discussion points it would be helpful to you to open the following html page: (It is fun just to have a play with too!)

https://www.jasondavies.com/maps/rotate/

It really depends on which meridian I rotate the earth north on as to what happens to the rest of the world. If I use the Prime/Greenwich meridian, then Australia and New Zealand head south and become the new Antarctica. While West Africa and South America head north to become the new Arctic region. I'm still trying to figure these out.

The Indian meridian shoves Siberia and Asia north to the Arctic, and South America drops to the Antarctic region.

Trying the International date line meridian. The Arctic area is now a huge ocean where the Pacific goes north. The Antarctic now has bits of South America and Africa.

Using the Americas meridian gives the worst result possible. North America becomes the Arctic region and Australia and Asia go down to Antarctica.

Using Antarctica it has to be remembered that it is a big bit of land.

Largest to smallest continents by area


Jason Davies,

Being a New Zealander I am not sure whether I am happy with my country becoming part of the New Antarctica. Oh well, sacrifices must be made. My brother in Brisbane is going to feel the change in the weather!

The new Antarctica scenario should follow in a few days.
 

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