The Lambert Cylindrical Projection is a type of map projection that represents the Earth's surface on a flat plane. It is created by projecting geographic coordinates onto a cylinder that wraps around the globe. This projection is particularly useful for mapping areas with a larger east-west extent, as it maintains accurate shapes and angles along the equator. However, the Lambert Cylindrical Projection distorts areas and distances as one moves away from the equator. This means that regions farther north or south appear larger than they actually are. Despite this limitation, it is commonly used for world maps and certain types of thematic maps.