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UN endorses new map that shows Africa's size more accurately

Africa has long been represented as smaller than its real size in maps, which are largely based on an ancient projection.

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The U.N. backs a new world map showing Africa in its true relative size

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U.N. Approves African Proposal for a New World Map

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UN endorses new map that reveals Africa’s true size

The United Nations General Assembly has endorsed a world map that more accurately represents Africa’s true size. The ...

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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.

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Africa corrects the map: United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopts Togo-led resolution by 164 votes to 1

Resolution tabled by Togo with the backing of the African Union calls for equal-area map projections in schools, institutions, media and digital platforms. Speak Up Africa ( www.SpeakUpAfrica.org ) ...

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