A new map projection endorsed by the U.N. aims to represent Africa and other continents at their more accurate relative sizes ...

The U.N. voted to promote map projections that more accurately represent the world, drawing official opposition from the U.S.

The Equal Earth projection shows countries’ true relative sizes, unlike the Mercator map, which critics say makes Africa look smaller than it is.

The UN has just called for the predominant world map to be replaced with one that more accurately reflects the true size of continents like Africa. The "Correct the Map" resolution adopted by the ...