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THE CONVERSATION: New world map makes Africa look bigger – What’s the fuss about? Cartographers explain
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The UN has passed a non-binding resolution to endorse the Equal Earth Projection, a map which more fairly represents the true size of the Earth’s landmasses.
- The UN has passed a non-binding resolution to endorse the Equal Earth Projection, a map which more fairly represents the true size of the Earth’s landmasses.
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- THE CONVERSATION: New world map makes Africa look bigger – What’s the fuss about? Cartographers explain
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