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UN adopts new map to fix world’s proportions | CNN

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9/6/26

United Nations Adopts New Map to Correct World Proportions

The UN has transitioned to the Equal Earth projection, replacing the Mercator map that has long misrepresented continent proportions.

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What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong

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9/5/26

United Nations adopts map projection reflecting true sizes of continents

The UN General Assembly has adopted the Equal Earth projection to replace the Mercator map, which portrays the African continent as much smaller than its actual size.

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How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map

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9/5/26

United Nations Map Resolution to Reflect Africa's True Size

The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution recommending the use of the Equal Earth projection instead of the traditional Mercator map.

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Africa Now Bigger In World Map. 164 Countries Backed Resolution, US Opposed

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9/5/26

'Equal World' Map Adopted at the United Nations

The United Nations General Assembly has approved the 'Equal World' map projection resolution, which enlarges Africa and shrinks North America and Europe.

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