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UN Reportedly Votes to Adopt New World Map Projection, Enlarging Africa and Other Regions

According to Al Jazeera, the United Nations has voted to change the way the world map is projected, with a new version depicting Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania as larger than they appear on the traditional Mercator projection.

5 Sep 2026, 2:18 PM · 1 min read

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UN Adopts New World Map to Better Reflect Africa's True Size

The United Nations has adopted a revised world map intended to correct long-standing distortions that made Africa appear smaller than it actually is, according to a BBC News report examining the strengths and weaknesses of various map projections.

5 Sep 2026, 2:06 PM · 1 min read

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UN General Assembly Backs Resolution on Accurate Depiction of Africa's Size on Maps

The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution calling for maps to more accurately represent the true size of Africa, according to Al Jazeera.

5 Sep 2026, 10:30 AM · 1 min read