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UN vote on new world map showing Africa's true scale
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UN General Assembly votes Friday on Togo-led resolution to phase out Mercator map for Equal Earth. If passed, classrooms and tech could adopt maps showing Africa's true size.
背景
The Mercator projection, created in 1569 for navigation, distorts landmasses near the poles, making Africa appear much smaller than it is. Togo, backed by the African Union, has brought a resolution to the UN to encourage a shift to equal-area maps like Equal Earth, which show Africa's true scale. The vote is scheduled for Friday.
来龙去脉
- 1569Gerardus Mercator introduces his map projection for navigation, which becomes the global standard.
- Sep 3, 2026Togo's Foreign Minister Robert Dussey addresses the UN General Assembly, presenting the 'Correct the Map' campaign.
- Sep 4, 2026UN General Assembly votes on the resolution to phase out Mercator in favor of Equal Earth.
各方怎么说
- Official
- Togo's Foreign Minister Robert Dussey says the initiative is 'a scientific deal,' not political, and asks for member states' support.
- Support
- The African Union backs the resolution, encouraging governments and schools to adopt equal-area maps.