# How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map

https://mins.news/en/item/46581

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-05 12:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/5/how-big-is-africa-really-why-the-un-voted-to-change-the-world-map?traffic_source=rss

> The UN General Assembly backed a resolution promoting the Equal Earth projection, which more accurately represents the relative size of Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania. The measure passed with 164 votes in favor; the US opposed it and six countries abstained. France said it would stop using the Mercator projection.

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