UN backs Equal Earth map with 164 votes

The United Nations was close to adopting a new map that accurately represents Africa's size, but the U.S. was the only country to vote against it. The map, known as the Equal Earth projection, aims to depict continents in their true relative sizes, contrasting with the traditional Mercator projection, which distorts land areas. The U.S. delegate described the resolution as part of a broader ideological shift, while African leaders emphasized that the new map promotes a fairer global perspective.

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