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+.. _natearth:
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+********************************************************************************
+Natural Earth
+********************************************************************************
++---------------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
+| **Classification**  | Pseudo cylindrical                                     |
++---------------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
+| **Available forms** | Forward and inverse, spherical projection              |
++---------------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
+| **Defined area**    | Global                                                 |
++---------------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
+| **Implemented by**  | Bernhard Jenny                                         |
++---------------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
+| **Options**                                                                  |
++---------------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
+| `No special options for this projection`                                     |
++---------------------+--------------------------------------------------------+
+
+.. image:: ./images/natearth.png
+   :scale: 50%
+   :alt:   Natural Earth
+
+
+The Natural Earth projection is intended for making world maps. A distinguishing trait
+is its slightly rounded corners fashioned to emulate the spherical shape of Earth.
+The meridians (except for the central meridian) bend acutely inward as they approach
+the pole lines, giving the projection a hint of three-dimensionality. This bending
+also suggests that the meridians converge at the poles instead of truncating at the
+top and bottom edges. The distortion characteristics of the Natural Earth projection
+compare favorably to other world map projections.
+
+
+Usage
+###############################################################################
+
+The Natural Earth projection has no special options so usage is simple. Here is
+an example of an inverse projection on a sphere with a radius of 7500 m::
+
+    $ echo 3500 -8000 | proj -I +proj=natearth +a=7500
+    37d54'6.091"E  61d23'4.582"S
+
+
+Further reading
+################################################################################
+
+#. `Wikipedia  <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_Earth_projection>`_