UN ditches Mercator map to adopt more accurate one reflecting Africa's true size
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The United Nations General Assembly has voted to replace the 16th-century Mercator map with a new world map that more accurately reflects the true size of continents, particularly Africa. The resolution passed with backing from 164 nations.
The initiative was spearheaded and sponsored by African countries, with additional co-sponsorship from France and Togo. The United States was the sole nation to vote against the resolution.
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France 24 (FR)Highlights French co-sponsorship and the 16th-century cartographic origins.
BBC World (GB)Emphasizes the overwhelming international support and US opposition.
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