UN Adopts New World Map Correcting African Continent's Size
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UN Adopts New World Map Correcting African Continent's Size

The UN General Assembly adopted a new world map that corrects distortions from the Mercator projection, reflecting the true sizes of countries, following years of advocacy by African nations. This decision aims to rectify the underrepresentation of the African continent and promote fairness in economic and social perceptions.

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