The U.N. voted to promote map projections that more accurately represent the world, drawing official opposition from the U.S.

The UN has endorsed a new world map using the Equal Earth projection. See how the map compares and why Africa gains the most relative size.

If you open Google Maps, you’ll notice that Greenland looks like it’s about the same size as Africa. However, the African ...

Africa has long been represented as smaller than its real size in maps, which are largely based on an ancient projection.

The U.N. voted to endorse a new world map called "Equal Earth" that more accurately depicts the size of continents.

What is a map projection? A map projection is a technique that cartographers (map-makers) use to transform the round, ...

The UN resolution instead endorses use of the Equal Earth projection, which better shows the relative sizes of land masses.

The assembly approved a resolution favoring the Equal Earth projection, a map that supporters say shows the true size of ...

The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.

The African Union has endorsed the #CorrectTheMap Campaign, a call for the United Nations and the wider global community to use a different kind of world map. The campaign currently has over 4,500 ...

The U.S. was the only country to not support a United Nations resolution adjusting the appearance of Africa and other regions on world maps. The body passed the “Correct the Map” initiative by a ...