164 countries back UN plan for accurate world maps
Seventy-four countries supported a resolution from the United Nations General Assembly calling for the gradual abandonment of the traditional Mercator projection and the adoption of maps that maintain the true proportions of geographic areas, such as the "Earth Equal" map. This resolution aims to correct misconceptions caused by the standard Mercator projection, which significantly reduces the size of Africa and southern regions while exaggerating parts of the North and the North Atlantic. Togo and the African Union support the use of the "Earth Equal" map that reflects actual sizes, which is expected to enhance new generations' understanding of the continent's true geographic, economic, and political weight. Although the resolution is not legally binding, it could influence educational curricula and digital mapping further. Togo plans to organize a meeting in Lome to discuss implementing the resolution, aiming to reshape the global perception of Africa and correct inaccurate stereotypes about the continent.
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