The U.N. voted to promote map projections that more accurately represent the world, drawing official opposition from the U.S.

The UN has endorsed a new world map using the Equal Earth projection. See how the map compares and why Africa gains the most relative size.

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.

What is a map projection? A map projection is a technique that cartographers (map-makers) use to transform the round, ...

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that represents Africa more accurately in its larger ...

The U.N.'s backing of a more accurate world map could reshape how people view the importance of certain regions. The post Why a Global Campaign to Switch Maps Is Gaining Steam appeared first on World ...

The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.

The U.S. was the only country to vote against the U.N. resolution, which encourages the use of an “Equal Earth” map. The U.S.

Equal Earth is ontworpen om landen in hun werkelijke relatieve grootte weer te geven en is een VN-initiatief onder leiding van Togo met steun van de Afrikaanse Unie bij de VN.

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