U.N. Approves African Proposal for a New World Map
Published by YuToday Staff
53 minutes ago · 2:25 readSeptember 4, 2026
The Equal Earth projection shows countries’ true size relative to one another, unlike the centuries-old Mercator map, which critics say makes Africa look smaller than it is. John Yoon first reported the story. This YuToday briefing gathers the confirmed facts, what changed, and what to watch next.
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The Equal Earth projection shows countries’ true size relative to one another, unlike the centuries-old Mercator map, which critics say makes Africa look smaller than it is. The Equal Earth projection shows countries’ true size relative to one another, unlike the centuries-old Mercator map, which critics say makes Africa look smaller than it is. U.N. to Vote on African Proposal for a New World Map The New York Times UN votes to adopt new map that makes our world look very different CNN UN approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa's true size Reuters France to abandon 'distorted' Mercator map projection: minister france24.com France adopts fairer world map ahead of UN vote on more balanced geography lemonde.fr
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Reported context includes the following: The Equal Earth projection shows countries’ true size relative to one another, unlike the centuries-old Mercator map, which critics say makes Africa look smaller than it is. The Equal Earth projection shows countries’ true size relative to one another, unlike the centuries-old Mercator map, which critics say makes Africa look smaller than it is. U.N. to Vote on African Proposal for a New World Map The New York Times UN votes to adopt new map that makes our world look very different CNN UN approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa's true size Reuters France to abandon 'distorted' Mercator map projection: minister france24.com France adopts fairer world map ahead of UN vote on more balanced geography lemonde.fr
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The Equal Earth projection shows countries’ true size relative to one another, unlike the centuries-old Mercator map, which critics say makes Africa look smaller than it is. John Yoon first reported the story. This YuToday briefing gathers the confirmed facts, what changed, and what to watch next.
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