UN Approves New Mapping Projection for Better Accuracy
September 6, 2026
The United Nations has approved the replacement of the Mercator map with the Equal Earth map for more accurate representation of country sizes. This decision emerged from the vote of 164 countries, with only the United States opposing it. The Mercator map misrepresents sizes, showing Africa and Greenland as equal in size. This change is expected to impact education and technology. The initiative aims to correct cartographic distortions and recognize the true extent of the continents.