The mathematical impossibility of making a perfect world map

On September 4, 2026, the United Nations adopted a resolution to promote a new map of the world. The resolution encourages ...

New world map makes Africa look bigger: what’s the fuss about? Cartographers explain

Cartographers explain how the Equal Earth projection shows Africa’s true relative size and why the world map we use matters.

New world map upsets multiple countries: Full list

The U.N. voted to promote map projections that more accurately represent the world, drawing official opposition from the U.S.
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World maps get Africa’s size wrong: cartographers explain why fixing it matters

The African Union has endorsed the #CorrectTheMap Campaign, a call for the United Nations and the wider global community to use a different kind of world map. The campaign currently has over 4,500 ...