Which project map creates maps that are most distorted near the poles

Mercator Projection

Mercator projection is a map projection that was introduced by Gerardus Mercator in 1569. This projection is most widely used in maps. It flattens the globe for a two-dimensional presentation. The representation on flat surface distorts the shapes of countries and continents. The countries Canada, Russia, and Greenland appear too big than their actual size project their while others appear smaller.