Much has been discussed regarding a new division of our planet into a core of wealth and periphery of want. Geography Intern Colin Stief provides a well-written thoughtful overview of core and periphery. What do you think about this regional division of the world? Post your comments below.

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You, Americans, are mad about racism-thing. You have a phobia that makes other nations laugh (my favourite is: Americans think that the black cats are not black, they are Afroamerican cats). Now you say: Mercator maps are racist maps. About antiracism or PC, I am pro, but it must not be so exaggerated. Ilike Mercator Projection more, and it doesn’t deal with racism at all.