UN Approves New World Map That Shows More Accurate Sizes of Countries

In practice, the United Nations General Assembly has adopted a new world map that gives a more accurate representation of the relative sizes of continents, making Africa appear larger and Europe and North America smaller than on traditional maps.

Key points

• The Mercator projection was developed by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569 for maritime navigation.
• Under the projection, Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania appear larger compared to their representation on the Mercator map.
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• Togo's Foreign Minister Robert Dussey remarked maps "guide education, nourish the imagination, and influence collective perceptions."
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Meanwhile, the resolution was approved on Friday by 164 countries. While six countries abstained, the United States voted against it. UN Warns Millions at Risk from Glacial Floods in Himalayan Region.

Meanwhile, the UN is encouraging member states to employ the Equal Earth projection instead of the traditional Mercator projection. It has been widely employed for centuries.

Notably, the Mercator projection was developed by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569 for maritime navigation. While it preserves shapes and angles, it distorts the relative sizes of landmasses when representing the three-dimensional Earth on a flat surface.

This distortion makes northern regions appear much larger than they actually are in comparison with areas closer to the equator. While Africa and South America look smaller, consequently, Europe and North America appear disproportionately sizeable.

Meanwhile, the Equal Earth projection, introduced by a group of cartographers in 2018, is designed to better preserve the relative surface areas of continents while keeping their shapes close to how they appear on a globe. CM Maryam Unveils Punjab Data Lake in China.

Togo, which the resolution, remarked maps can influence how residents understand the world.

He continued that distorted maps can lead to inaccurate representations being passed down through generations.

Notably, the United States resisted the resolution, arguing that the UN should focus on more pressing global matters. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest international news and global stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

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