Overview
The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection.
Source
Originally published at www.aljazeera.com.
Conflict & War
How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map
Key Takeaway
The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map" about?+
The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection.
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This story was reported by Al Jazeera.