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Map shown to world for 500 years understates Africa's size
The United Nations General Assembly is preparing to vote on a draft resolution proposing to replace the traditional "Mercator" map, which distorts the size of Africa, with more accurate maps such as the "Equal Earth" map. The goal is to correct misconceptions about the continent's size. Led by Togo and supported by the African Union, this initiative is based on scientific evidence indicating that Mercator maps misrepresent areas, especially since Africa appears nearly the same size as Greenland, despite being approximately 14 times larger than the Danish island. Supporters hope that adopting more accurate maps will improve public understanding and reshape geographical and political perceptions, while also enhancing Africa’s influence in international forums. Although the resolution is non-binding, its implementation could lead to revisions in educational curricula and the maps used by institutions. This effort is part of broader initiatives to promote a more accurate representation of the world.
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