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2.2
UN adopts new world map projection, enlarging Global South regions
Al Jazeera·US·2 days ago
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2.0
UN General Assembly votes to adopt more accurate world map projection
The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the 16th-century Mercator projection with a map that better reflects true continent size ratios. The decision is symbolic but may influence cartographic standards in education and media. Implementation details and timeline remain unspecified.
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