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UN releases world map showing enlarged Africa
The United Nations General Assembly approved a new map of the world that depicts Africa as larger and with greater accuracy. The goal is to correct misconceptions caused by using the traditional Mercator projection, which shows Africa and Greenland as roughly equal in size, whereas in reality, Africa is 14 times larger than Greenland. The resolution, sponsored by Togo and supported by 164 out of 170 countries, has garnered backing from African nations and the international community. It encourages governments and institutions to adopt the "equal Earth" map for a more accurate representation of reality, although it does not ban the use of the Mercator map. This change aims to improve geographical awareness and promote a more precise understanding of the world.
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