UN adopts new world map correcting Africa’s size; US votes against
The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution adopting the Equal Earth projection to replace the Mercator map, aiming for accurate continent sizing. The measure passed with 164 votes, while the United States opposed it alone. India supported the change, noting improved geographic fairness. The new equal‑area map will reshape global perception of Africa’s true proportion for all nations worldwide.
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