UN Backs New World Map Showing Africa's True Size
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The UN General Assembly voted to endorse the Equal Earth projection, a new world map that more accurately depicts Africa's true size, replacing the centuries-old Mercator projection. The resolution passed with 164 votes in favor, while the United States was the only country to vote against it.
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