The UN has endorsed a new world map using the Equal Earth projection. See how the map compares and why Africa gains the most relative size.
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How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map
The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection.
UN votes to approve new world map which will show true size of Africa - Africa-led campaign asks governments, schools and ...
Some countries and territories, including Canada, Greenland and Russia, will soon look notably smaller on official United ...
The assembly approved a resolution favoring the Equal Earth projection, a map that supporters say shows the true size of ...
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday voted in favour of replacing the traditional world map with a version that more accurately reflects the size of Africa. A resolution entitled "Correct ...
The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.
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