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UN overwhelmingly backs African-led resolution to correct distorted size on world maps
The UN General Assembly has backed an African Union-led push for equal-area maps, challenging the centuries-old Mercator projection that makes Africa appear far smaller than its true size.
Eastleigh Voice BusinessBy Mwangi Maina
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