UN Set to Vote on Replacing Mercator Map With Accurate Africa Representation
The United Nations is preparing to vote on a proposal to adopt a new world map projection that more accurately reflects Africa's true size, aiming to address historical distortions in global cartography.
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UN General Assembly schedules vote on new world map proposal
World news | The Guardian News ↗African-led coalition pushes for map reform at the United Nations
NYT World News ↗UN approves resolution to adopt map reflecting Africa's true size
The Hindu ↗UN vote sets stage for changes in map standards worldwide
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