KS1/KS2 Primary Geography. The world. A short film for primary pupils identifying the seven continents, five oceans, the Equator and Northern and Southern Hemispheres. BBC Teach.

It lets us see that even the map of the world is full of mystery. Continents and oceans, we have them both. But it didn't have to be this way. And on most planets, it probably isn't.

Why is an Accurate World Map Hard to Come By? For centuries, cartographers have made numerous attempts to account for the inconsistency while trying to recreate the most accurate map of the Earth.

Traditional 2-D maps of Earth are highly distorted, but this award-winning design makes a world of difference.