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

In a historic move last week, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to encourage the use of new world maps which more accurately depict continents with their true sizes. The move ...

The differing representations have placed the UN map under scrutiny in India, particularly at a time when New Delhi has reaffirmed its support for the “Correct the Map” resolution.

Multiple countries have raised concerns over the changes introduced to a new world map adopted by the UN, which represents Africa more accurately in size. The UN General Assembly earlier this month ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Equal Earth projection accurately reflects countries' relative sizes. - Equal Earth The United Nations General Assembly voted ...