"16.1719,71.1878,162.7734,-23.8858,89.4727,23.6510"
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Asia: taken from the great description of the world of Gerhard Mercator, by the study and industry of Gerhard Mercator Junior
Asia: ex magna orbis terre descriptione Gerardi Mercatoris desumpta, studio et industria G.M. Iunioris
Asia: ex magna orbis terre descriptione Gerardi Mercatoris desumpta, studio et industria G.M. Iunioris
Mercator, Gerhard; Mercator, Rumold; c.1613-1630
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Although quite detailed for an early 17th century map of Asia, there are some inaccuracies in the representation of the islands of Southeast Asia, particularly Java (labelled 'Iaua maior'), Borneo (Burne), Sulawesi (Celebes) and the Maluku Islands.
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"16.1719,71.1878,162.7734,-23.8858,89.4727,23.6510"
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