# UN approves world map that more accurately reflects Africa’s size

https://mins.news/en/item/46136

- DW, 2026-09-04 23:34 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/un-approves-world-map-reflecting-true-size-of-africa/a-79040629?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The UN General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution supporting the Equal Earth projection, with 164 countries in favor, the United States opposed and six abstaining. The projection shows continental areas more accurately than Mercator, while leaving its use for maritime and aerial navigation unaffected.

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