UN Adopts New World Map Showing Africa's True Scale
💡 Why it matters
This change could reshape global perceptions of geography and influence resource allocation, education, and international relations by correcting a centuries-old cartographic distortion.
The UN General Assembly voted on Friday to adopt a new world map that accurately depicts Africa's size, replacing the traditional Mercator projection. The resolution, sponsored by Togo, was backed by 164 nations, with the United States the only opposing vote.
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The Guardian
UN to vote on adopting new world map that shows Africa’s true scale
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UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
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