UN backs map showing Africa's true size
The UN approved a resolution supporting a map that depicts Africa's true size. The resolution notes that the 16th-century Mercator projection diminishes Africa's size. Led by Togo as part of the African Union's campaign, the initiative promotes the Equal Earth map, and Togo aims to use it in schools by the end of the year. The United States was the only country to vote against.
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- UN resolution backs a map showing Africa’s true size; Togo-led, part of an AU campaign.
- The 16th-century Mercator projection under-represents Africa’s size.
- It promotes the Equal Earth map; Togo plans school use by year-end.
- The United States was the only country to vote against.
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