UN votes to adopt new world map that shows Africa’s true scale
What to know about UN votes to adopt new world map that shows Africa’s true scale
The United Nations has voted to adopt a resolution for the world to formally phase out the traditional Mercator map of the globe in favour of one that more accurately displays Africa’s size.
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What happened
The United Nations has voted to adopt a resolution for the world to formally phase out the traditional Mercator map of the globe in favour of one that more accurately displays Africa’s size.
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