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UN approves new map showing Africa’s true size
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UN approves new map showing Africa’s true size The UN General Assembly has backed a resolution to change to maps that more accurately show the true size of Africa. Supporters of the resolution say the widely used, and centuries-old, Mercator world map distorts the size of countries, thereby changing how they are seen. Save Share
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