Devolution: A beginner's guide. Since 1999, the way the United Kingdom is run has been transformed by devolution-a process designed to decentralise government and give more powers to the three nations which, together with England, make up the UK. The United Kingdom is made up of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Definition of MERCATOR PROJECTION. : a conformal map projection of which the meridians are usually drawn parallel to each other and the parallels of latitude are straight lines whose distance from each other increases with their distance from the equator.ADVERTISEMENT. a conformal map projection of which the meridians are usually drawn parallel to each other and the parallels of latitude are straight lines whose distance from each other increases with their distance from the equator. ADVERTISEMENT.
Even if you've never seen Gerardus Mercator, you've almost certainly seen his work. His Mercator projection map, invented in 1569, was the primary map that navigators used for years.It's the form that many maps still come in today.ven if you've never seen Gerardus Mercator, you've almost certainly seen his work. His Mercator projection map, invented in 1569, was the primary map that navigators used for years.