The real size of Iran
by @the.world.in.maps
made using https://thetruesize.com
@infobeautiful The Iran map is using a Mercator projection, which preserves angles but distorts area. A projection that preserves area would communicate better (more beautifully)
Your source shows a relatively accurate size comparison (projection on a projection). Presentng it in Mercator makes it more dramatic, but inescapably misleads the viewer as to relative area within the map. eg. this Florida - Florida map from your source.
