The UN General Assembly has approved a new world map designed to more accurately depict the relative size of the world’s...

The United States was the only country to oppose the resolution to replace the 16th century Mercator projection that enlarged landmasses closer to the poles.

UN adopts new world map that shows Africa’s true scale, US only country to vote against ‘superfluous’ resolution

Africa-led campaign asks governments, schools and tech firms to move away from the centuries-old Mercator projection

Resolution passed with landslide 164 votes in favour