The UN Endorses New Map That Accurately Represents Africa's Size The United Nations General Assembly has endorsed the Equal Earth map projection, which provides a more accurate representation of Africa's size and proportions.
This resolution, sponsored by Togo and backed by African countries, passed with 164 member states voting in favor, while only the U. S. opposed it.
Critics of the Mercator map, designed to aid European navigators, have long argued that it distorts landmasses, particularly Africa and South America.