Overview
For 450 years, the world's most-used map has made Africa look smaller than it really is.
Source
Originally published at www.aljazeera.com.
Politics
The Map Was Lying To You: Why the UN Just Changed How We See Africa
Key Takeaway
For 450 years, the world's most-used map has made Africa look smaller than it really is.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "The Map Was Lying To You: Why the UN Just Changed How We See Africa" about?+
For 450 years, the world's most-used map has made Africa look smaller than it really is.
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This story was reported by Al Jazeera.