United Nations votes 164-1 for Equal Earth map after US brands it 'radical ideological project'

The United Nations adopted the Equal Earth map showing Africa's true size, but the United States was the sole nation to vote against the resolution.

New world map makes Africa look bigger: what’s the fuss about? Cartographers explain

Cartographers explain how the Equal Earth projection shows Africa’s true relative size and why the world map we use matters.
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African Union pushes map showing Africa’s true scale

The African Union is fighting to correct the misrepresentation of the African continent. By advocating for maps that reflect Africa’s true size, the AU aims to ensure a more accurate representation of ...
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What is an Equal Earth projection map? See comparisons here

This interactive map compares the Mercator projection versus the Equal Earth projection. Use the slide bar to compare the 2 maps. Image via EqualEarthMap.app. Science news, night sky events and ...
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UN approves Equal Earth map 164-1 as US opposes over ‘ideological’ concerns

The United Nations General Assembly voted 164-1 on September 4, 2026, to adopt the Equal Earth map projection as the official UN-backed world map, marking a significant shift toward representing ...