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2026-09-06 18:32
U.N. backs new world map showing Africa's true size
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- CBS NewsLean left
The United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt a new map that more accurately depicts Africa's size. The U.S. was the only country to vote against the map, while six other countries abstained.
Read at cbsnews.com → - Al JazeeraLean left
Pick which country is bigger, then watch it morph from Mercator to Equal Earth projection to see how close you were.
Read at aljazeera.com → - The HillCenter
The U.S. was the only country to not support a United Nations resolution adjusting the appearance of Africa and other regions on world maps. The body passed the “Correct the Map” initiative by a margin of 164 to one, with six nations abstaining from the vote.
Read at thehill.com → - BreitbartRight
The U.N. voted Friday to promote reworked map projections that enhance Africa's size, a move it claims will "more accurately reflect the true size of continents" – the culmination of an African-led campaign against the 16th-century Mercator projection, still the most widely used depiction in the…
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BreitbartRight
U.N. Backs New Map Projection, Demands World Stop Making Africa Look Small
Read at breitbart.com →CBS NewsLean left
U.N. backs new world map showing Africa's true size
Read at cbsnews.com →Al JazeeraLean left
Can you guess the real size of each country on the new world map?
Read at aljazeera.com →CBS NewsLean left
UN endorses new map that shows Africa's size more accurately
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US Only Country to Vote Against New UN World Map - Newsmax
Read at newsmax.com →The New York TimesLean left
U.N. Backs Map That Accurately Shows the Size of Africa
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US only country to oppose UN resolution correcting Africa's size on world maps
Read at thehill.com →Al JazeeraLean left
How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map
Read at aljazeera.com →New York PostLean right
UN endorses new world map showing Africa’s true size — after US voted against it
Read at nypost.com →Al JazeeraLean left
UN approves new map showing Africa’s true size
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UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
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UN General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows more accurately Africa’s size - AP News
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The U.N. backs a new world map showing Africa in its true relative size
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UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa’s true size
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