The UN has endorsed a new world map using the Equal Earth projection. See how the map compares and why Africa gains the most relative size.
The most widely used global map is almost 500 years old and was designed for navigation. But landmasses near the poles look ...
The U.N. voted to endorse a new world map called "Equal Earth" that more accurately depicts the size of continents.
The Equal Earth projection shows countries’ true size relative to one another, unlike the centuries-old Mercator map, which ...
The UN resolution instead endorses use of the Equal Earth projection, which better shows the relative sizes of land masses.
Africa has long been represented as smaller than its real size in maps, which are largely based on an ancient projection.
Why the UN’s new world map has upset some countries - India, Japan and Ukraine protest Equal Earth map of world due to ...
The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.
The Equal Earth projection was developed by cartographers and is a popular choice among map-makers since it was unveiled in 2018 ...
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The UN just backed a world map that makes Africa look much bigger. What’s the fuss about?
What is a map projection? A map projection is a technique that cartographers (map-makers) use to transform the round, ...
UN General Assembly votes for equal-area projections, encouraging accurate landmass representation in education and mapping.
The African Union has endorsed the #CorrectTheMap Campaign, a call for the United Nations and the wider global community to use a different kind of world map. The campaign currently has over 4,500 ...
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