The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted an African-backed proposal seeking a new world map that more accurately reflects the relative sizes of countries and regions. The resolution, adopted on Friday, calls for a more “equitable” representation of the world, with particular emphasis on correcting the perceived underrepresentation of Africa in conventional world maps. […]

The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UN General Assembly is set to vote on an African Union-backed resolution urging the world to move away from the traditional Mercator…