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The U.N. backed a map that shows Africa true to size. The U.S. was sole objector.

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The U.N. voted 164-1 to endorse the Equal Earth map, led by an African campaign, to better reflect continent sizes. The U.S. opposed the resolution, while six countries abstained. The Mercator map, criticized for distorting Africa's size, remains in use but is discouraged. Togo's Foreign Minister called the vote a historic moment for justice and equality.

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