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United Nations Adopts New World Map Correcting Africa’s True Size
The United Nations has officially approved a new global map projection that corrects the long-standing Mercator distortion, accurately reflecting Africa’s vast landmass relative to other continents. The updated cartographic standard aims to provide a more geographically accurate representation for international use.
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qatar-tribuneFrench1h ago
UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa’s true size - Qatar Tribune
UN votes to adopt new world map that reflects Africa’s true size Qatar Tribune
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Africa bigger, US smaller: UN adopts new map - Kuwait Times
Africa bigger, US smaller: UN adopts new map Kuwait Times
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First report: kuwait-times · 5 Sept, 20:00|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h
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