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The United Nations is advocating for the replacement of the traditional Mercator map projection with a more neutral representation to better reflect global geography.

The Equal Earth projection shows countries’ true size relative to one another, unlike the centuries-old Mercator map, which critics say makes Africa look smaller than it is.

Togo plans to ask the United Nations General Assembly in September to move away from the centuries-old Mercator world map, a move that has revived a broader debate about how different map projections influence perceptions of Africa.

The United Nations has passed a resolution backing the African Union's initiative to phase out the Mercator projection, which inaccurately enlarges landmasses near the poles.

The UN General Assembly approved a resolution to update geographical maps to accurately reflect Africa's true size, moving away from the historically distorted Mercator projection. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from U.S. officials who oppose the measure.

The article examines how the widely used Mercator map projection exaggerates the size of northern regions, potentially influencing political decisions such as discussions over acquiring Greenland.

Togo plans to advocate for a shift away from Mercator projection world maps in favor of those that more accurately represent Africa's size, announcing intentions to approach the UN on the matter.

The United Nations officially recommends adopting the Equal Earth map projection to replace the traditionally used Mercator system for more accurate geographic representation.

Backed by Togo and the 'Correct the Map' campaign, a UN resolution urges a gradual shift away from the traditional Mercator projection to accurately reflect Africa's true size on world maps.