United Nations adopts new world map projection to correct landmass distortions

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• [● 47 SOURCES] Togo sponsored the 'Correct the Map' resolution with support from the African Union. www.bl-portal.com · n1info.rs · verige.net · expres.mk · www.sjevercg.me · +37 more
• [● 45 SOURCES] The United States was the only country to vote against the resolution, labeling it a radical ideological project. skopje1.mk · www.ess.fi · www.bl-portal.com · n1info.rs · notimercio.ec · +35 more
• [● 10 SOURCES] Serbia abstained from the vote because the 'Equal Earth' projection depicts Kosovo as a separate state. n1info.rs · verige.net · www.sjevercg.me · www.bl-portal.com · orainfo.net · +4 more
• [● 49 SOURCES] The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to transition from the Mercator projection to the 'Equal Earth' projection. www.bl-portal.com · n1info.rs · verige.net · expres.mk · www.sjevercg.me · +39 more
• [DISPUTED] The resolution passed with 164 votes in favor, one vote against, and six abstentions. n1info.rs · verige.net · skopje1.mk · www.ess.fi · www.hameensanomat.fi · +37 more
• [● 11 SOURCES] Ukraine protested the new map because Crimea is visually separated from the rest of Ukraine by being colored grey. www.bl-portal.com · expres.mk · www.sjevercg.me · skopje1.mk · www.ess.fi · +4 more
• [● 6 SOURCES] The EU delegation supported the resolution but clarified it does not affect territorial status or internationally recognized borders. www.bl-portal.com · lider.mk · ohridsky.com · lagacetaonline.com.ar
• [● 43 SOURCES] The Equal Earth projection aims to more accurately show the relative sizes of landmasses, particularly Africa compared to Europe and North America. www.bl-portal.com · n1info.rs · verige.net · expres.mk · www.sjevercg.me · +35 more