U.N. endorses Equal Earth map over Mercator, Africa larger
They publishedU.N. endorses a new world map that more accurately shows Africa's size. The U.S. does not
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Who
What
- U.N. General Assembly endorsed a world map using the Equal Earth projection.
- The resolution was sponsored by Togo and supported by the African Union.
- The United States was the sole country voting against the measure.
- The vote urged, but did not require, adoption of the Equal Earth map.
- Advocates say Equal Earth reflects Africa’s true size, unlike Mercator.
Where
🇺🇸 United States (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics · language: eng
topics: Politics · language: eng
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published 6 Sept, 01:14Z
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https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-09-05/u-n-endorses-map-that-more-accurately-shows-africas-size
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