UN backs fairer world maps to correct Africa’s size, despite U.S. opposition
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The United Nations largely endorsed a non-binding resolution to promote map projections that reflect true continental sizes, led by Africa and advocating the Equal Earth projection to counter Mercator distortions; the United States was the sole vote against, calling it part of a larger ideological project.
Topics:top-news#africa#equal-earth-projection#mercator-projection#united-nations#united-states#world
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- UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size BBC
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