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The U.N. backs a new world map showing Africa in its true relative size
Alyson Hurt/NPR LAGOS, Nigeria — The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly backed a resolution aimed at changing the way Africa and other regions are represented on world maps.
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The United Nations General Assembly adopted the “Correct the Map” resolution, which calls for a new world map that accurately reflects Africa’s relative size. The resolution was introduced by Togo on behalf of the African Group and received support from the African Union. It passed on Friday with 164 votes in favor, one vote against, and six abstentions. The motion seeks to address the long‑standing distortion of Africa’s scale on conventional maps.
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