Will UN Vote Alter Africa’s Map

The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution supporting the adoption of a new map that more accurately depicts the size of Africa. The goal is to correct the distortions in geographic representation caused by the Mercator projection, which has been used since the 16th century. The resolution encourages governments and institutions to adopt the "EQUAL EARTH" map, in which Africa appears larger—about 14 times bigger than Greenland, as compared to its appearance on Mercator maps. Although the resolution is non-binding and merely encourages action, it could lead to changes in the maps used worldwide, including digital maps like Google Maps. France is already planning to transition to more accurate mapping, focusing on improved regional representation and providing a more realistic view of the size of the continents.

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