UN adopts African-backed proposal for new world map
The adopted resolution expressed concern that distortions in conventional maps contribute to minimising the perceived size of Africa, Latin America and South Asia and could perpetuate an unbalanced view of the world.
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted an African-backed proposal seeking a new world map that more accurately reflects the relative sizes of countries and regions.
The resolution, adopted on Friday, calls for a more “equitable” representation of the world, with particular emphasis on correcting the perceived underrepresentation of Africa in conventional world maps.
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