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UN General Assembly Approves Revised World Map Highlighting Africa’s Size
The United Nations General Assembly has officially endorsed a revised world map that corrects historical distortions by accurately depicting Africa’s true landmass. The resolution passed with several nations abstaining, establishing a new standard for global cartographic representation.
5 Sept, 09:24 — 5 Sept, 13:46
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What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong
As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.
Read full article →Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago
How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map
The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection.
Read full article →Ahram OnlineMixed6h ago
UN General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows Africa's size more accurately - International - World - Ahram Online
UN General Assembly endorses a new world map that shows Africa's size more accurately - International - World Ahram Online
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First report: Ahram Online · 5 Sept, 09:24|Full coverage: 4 · 4h|Window: 4h
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