Because it was felt that being at the top implied superiority and dignity and that such a map would have a positive effect on poorer countries of the world that are located in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sest oldi arvamusel, et asukoht kaardi ülaosas viitab üleolekule ja väärikusele, nii et taolisel kaardil oleks lõunapoolkeral asuvatele maailma vaesematele maadele positiivne efekt.