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

The resolution calls for maps that more accurately represent the relative sizes of continents.

The United Nations has endorsed the 'Equal Earth' map projection to replace the traditional Mercator map, which distorts the ...

The U.S. was the only nation to oppose a new world map that more accurately reflects the size of Africa and other regions.

The United Nations adopted the Equal Earth map showing Africa's true size, but the United States was the sole nation to vote ...

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

The UN has voted to adopt the Equal Earth map, which shows the continent of Africa's size more accurately. Find out more here ...

The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection.

The U.S. was the only country to not support a United Nations resolution adjusting the appearance of Africa and other regions ...

The United States was the only country to oppose the resolution to replace the 16th century Mercator projection that enlarged ...

It is the culmination of a recent campaign led by African countries and advocacy groups to reject 'cartographic colonialism'.

A NEW world map has officially been adopted after a UN vote – with the fresh model reducing the size of Britain and the US ...