“I know most world maps used are inaccurate in size, the poles and upper hemispheres are all stretched and enlarged,” Ristay told. “Because of this, most people know Alaska is not how it’s depicted as being twice the size of the United States (Canada, Russia, Greenland all extremely enlarged as well).”

The artist also pointed out the other map offered in classrooms which has just the United States with Hawaii and Alaska off to the lower left side, in boxes. “People have honestly thought we were an island because they are so used to seeing that map.” To get a better understanding of the world’s proportions, Ristay suggests visiting TheTrueSize.com. “Honestly, it’s the most killer site and will blow your mind at the true sizes of locations.”