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UN General Assembly Approves New World Map Representing Africa's Size More Accurately
The UN General Assembly approved a new world map on September 5, 2026, that accurately represents Africa's size, with 164 member states voting in favor. The resolution encourages the use of the Equal Earth projection over the traditional Mercator map, which distorts land sizes. The US voted against the resolution, while six countries abstained.
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The UN General Assembly approved a new world map on September 5, 2026, that accurately represents Africa's size, with 164 member states voting in favor. The resolution encourages the use of the Equal Earth projection over the traditional Mercator map, which distorts land sizes. The US voted against the resolution, while six countries abstained.
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