Map projections determine how the three-dimensional globe is rendered on a two-dimensional surface. Selecting the right projection matters because it influences the visual accuracy of area and shape comparisons across regions.
This sample renders a choropleth map with the August projection to compare country populations worldwide. Countries are shaded along a linear color scale from light teal to deep blue, with a color range bar for reference. Tooltips display population, density, and area for each country, and interactive zoom controls are enabled.
See the Map Projections documentation for all configuration options.