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 against
· 9/4/2026, 5:16:39 PM· 2 min read
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 against
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