U.N. approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa’s true size

16th-century Mercator map diminishes size of Africa; Togo-led U.N. initiative to further African Union campaign for new map; West African nation aims ​to use Equal Earth map in schools by the end of the year; United ‌States was the only country to vote against16th-century Mercator map diminishes size of Africa; Togo-led U.N. initiative to further African Union campaign for new map; West African nation aims ​to use Equal Earth map in schools by the end of the year; United ‌States was the only country to vote against https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/un-approves-resolution-in-support-of-mapthat-shows-africas-true-size/article71429647.ece 2026-09-05T08:33:19.000Z Science {}