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New map reveals Africa's true colossal size

UN backs new world map showing Africa's true size

The United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt a new map that more accurately depicts Africa's size. The U.S. was the only country to vote against the map, while six other countries abstained.

IFLScience on MSN · 2h

The UN voted to adopt a new world map that shows Africa at its true size – the US voted against it

Al Jazeera on MSN · 2d

UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa’s true size

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An old geopolitical distortion corrected

The United Nations has adopted the Equal Earth projection, correcting centuries of map distortion.

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UN-backed proposed world map must depict J-K, Ladakh as per India's official map: MEA

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UN map resolution explained: Why India voted yes but rejected any change to J&K, Ladakh depiction

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UN Wants To ‘Correct The World Map’: Why India Voted Yes, But Issued A Strong J&K, Ladakh Warning

MEA also made clear that India’s sovereign territory, including the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, must be shown according to the country’s official map.

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India Supports UN World Map Resolution But Calls Out Inaccurate Jammu & Kashmir Depiction

Herald · 1d

India Backs UN World Map Resolution, Warns Against ‘Inaccurate’ Depiction Of J-K, Ladakh

Al Jazeera on MSN

Can you guess the real size of each country on the new world map?

Pick which country is bigger, then watch it morph from Mercator to Equal Earth projection to see how close you were.

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What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong

As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

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Why Is The UN Set To Adopt A New World Map? What Will ‘Equal Earth Projection’ Change And Why Now?

Why is the UN considering a new World map? Learn how Equal Earth could correct Mercator distortions and better show the true size of Africa and other continents.