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Cylindrical projection is a type of map projection where the Earth's surface is projected onto a cylinder. It can represent the entire globe but typically emphasizes the equatorial regions, distorting areas further from the equator, particularly near the poles. Thus, while it does depict both the northern and southern hemispheres, the projection is not inherently "north and south," but rather a way to display the entire Earth's surface in a flat format.

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