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The UN General Assembly voted 164-1 to encourage the adoption of the Equal Earth map projection, which accurately depicts the relative sizes of continents, particularly Africa, replacing the distorted Mercator projection.
The UN General Assembly has adopted a non-binding resolution encouraging the use of the Equal Earth map projection, which accurately depicts Africa’s size relative to other continents. The decision aims to replace the traditional Mercator projection, which distorts landmasses near the poles, thereby correcting long-standing geographical misconceptions in education and media.
Africa is advocating for a change from the traditional Mercator map projection, which distorts the continent's size, to more accurate representations like the Equal Earth projection, to correct global perceptions, boost African pride, and influence education and media narratives.
The African Union supports replacing the traditional Mercator map, which distorts Africa's size, with the more accurate Equal Earth projection to improve representation and challenge stereotypes about the continent's size and importance.
The African Union supports replacing the traditional Mercator map, which distorts Africa's size, with the more accurate Equal Earth projection to promote a true representation of Africa and challenge stereotypes, advocating for global organizations to adopt this new map standard.
The African Union supports the 'Correct The Map' campaign to replace the distorted Mercator map with the more accurate Equal Earth projection, aiming to correct misconceptions about Africa's size and influence media, education, and policy worldwide.