The Gall-Peters Projection is a cylindrical map projection that represents the Earth's surface. It was developed by mathematician Hermann Gall and later popularized by Arno Peters in the 20th century. This projection aims to depict countries and continents in their true area proportions, making it useful for understanding the relative sizes of landmasses. Unlike the more commonly used Mercator Projection, which distorts size, the Gall-Peters Projection maintains area accuracy but distorts shapes, especially near the poles. This projection has sparked discussions about the importance of representing geographical information fairly and has been adopted by various educational and political organizations.