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UN adopts new map projection, making Africa appear larger

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The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a new map projection, the Equal Earth, which more accurately represents continental landmasses. This new projection makes Africa appear larger while diminishing the perceived size of North America and Europe. The resolution, championed by several African nations, passed with 164 votes in favor, though the United States voted against it, and six other nations abstained. AI

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UN adopts new map projection, making Africa appear larger

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    UN adopts new map: Africa bigger, North America and Europe smaller

    The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to back a resolution spearheaded by several African countries to adopt a map that makes their continent bigger while shrinking North America and Europe. Aimed at “a more accurate representation” of continental landmasses, the re…

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