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UPDATED Sep 8, 2026 at 8:13 PM ET
Sep 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
UN backs Equal Earth map showing Africa as larger
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The UN General Assembly voted to adopt the Equal Earth cartographic projection, which depicts Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania as larger than on the traditional Mercator map. The resolution was supported by 164 countries, with the United States voting against and six states abstaining.
WHO: UN General Assembly; Togo’s Foreign Minister Robert Dussey
WHAT: UN General Assembly backs a resolution adopting the Equal Earth world map projection
WHEN: Reported Sep 5, 2026 at 8:49 AM ET
WHERE: United Nations General Assembly
WHY: The resolution said the Equal Earth projection is a relevant option for improving the accuracy of the cartographic representation of the world.
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