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U.N. approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa’s true size

Source: The Hindu
Category: General
Region: General
Published: September 05, 2026 at 06:44

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The U.N. has backed a map that more accurately represents Africa’s true size, challenging the centuries-old Mercator projection. The resolution promotes the Equal Earth projection as a more accurate representation of the world’s continents.

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