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The UN General Assembly has approved a non-binding resolution to replace the Mercator projection in UN use with maps that better reflect Africa’s size. Backed by 164 countries and opposed only by the US, the move follows African Union support for the Equal Earth projection and may influence maps worldwide.
UN backs world map that shows Africa’s scale more accurately
UN backs world map that shows Africa’s scale more accurately

07.09.2026

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UN backs world map that shows Africa’s scale more accurately
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