World Maps Might Soon Get an Upgrade. The United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa's True Size

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“You Might Also Like Did You Know the Smithsonian Has an Extremely Rare Bejeweled Book Covered in Amethysts?”
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Frase de exemploYou Might Also Like Did You Know the Smithsonian Has an Extremely Rare Bejeweled Book Covered in Amethysts?
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“World Maps Might Soon Get an Upgrade.”
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Frase de exemploWorld Maps Might Soon Get an Upgrade.
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“This discrepancy shows up because Google Maps employs a type of world diagram called the Mercator projection.”
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Frase de exemploThis discrepancy shows up because Google Maps employs a type of world diagram called the Mercator projection.
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“This discrepancy shows up because Google Maps employs a type of world diagram called the Mercator projection.”
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Frase de exemploThis discrepancy shows up because Google Maps employs a type of world diagram called the Mercator projection.
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“The United States voted against the resolution, and Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine abstained.”
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Frase de exemploThe United States voted against the resolution, and Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova, Serbia and Ukraine abstained.
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“recommends using “equal area” maps and specifically points to the Equal Earth projection .”
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Frase de exemplorecommends using “equal area” maps and specifically points to the Equal Earth projection .
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“Economic and Social Council, writes in a statement by the United States Mission to the United Nations.”
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Frase de exemploEconomic and Social Council, writes in a statement by the United States Mission to the United Nations.
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“The Mercator map has understated Africa’s resources, population and investment prospects, he says.”
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Frase de exemploThe Mercator map has understated Africa’s resources, population and investment prospects, he says.
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“recommends using “equal area” maps and specifically points to the Equal Earth projection .”
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Frase de exemplorecommends using “equal area” maps and specifically points to the Equal Earth projection .
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“The Mercator projection is the most widely used map in the world, but it might soon get booted to make way for one that more accurately represents the areas of landmasses.”
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Frase de exemploThe Mercator projection is the most widely used map in the world, but it might soon get booted to make way for one that more accurately represents the areas of landmasses.
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“On September 4, the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly voted in favor of a resolution that urges institutions to adopt maps that better portray countries’ relative sizes.”
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Frase de exemploOn September 4, the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly voted in favor of a resolution that urges institutions to adopt maps that better portray countries’ relative sizes.
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“The Mercator projection is the most widely used map in the world, but it might soon get booted to make way for one that more accurately represents the areas of landmasses.”
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Frase de exemploThe Mercator projection is the most widely used map in the world, but it might soon get booted to make way for one that more accurately represents the areas of landmasses.
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“On September 4, the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly voted in favor of a resolution that urges institutions to adopt maps that better portray countries’ relative sizes.”
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Frase de exemploOn September 4, the United Nations (U.N.) General Assembly voted in favor of a resolution that urges institutions to adopt maps that better portray countries’ relative sizes.
accurately4x no texto
“However, the Eastern European country supported actions to more accurately depict Africa’s size.”
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Frase de exemploHowever, the Eastern European country supported actions to more accurately depict Africa’s size.
resolution4x no texto
“The resolution passed by 164 votes to one.”
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Frase de exemploThe resolution passed by 164 votes to one.
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“The resolution passed by 164 votes to one.”
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Frase de exemploThe resolution passed by 164 votes to one.
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“It’s impossible to represent Earth’s spherical surface in a continuous flat projection without area, shape, distance or direction getting distorted.”
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Frase de exemploIt’s impossible to represent Earth’s spherical surface in a continuous flat projection without area, shape, distance or direction getting distorted.
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“The United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa's True Size Skip to main content Search Shop Newsletters Renew Give a Gift Subscribe Membership i Subscribe Give a Gift Renew Sections Smart News History Science Innovation Arts & Culture Travel At the Smithsonian More from Smithsonian magazine Newsletters Photo Contest Podcast Videos Our Partners Smithsonian Store Smithsonian Journeys Subscribe to Smithsonian magazine and get a FREE tote.”
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Frase de exemploThe United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa's True Size Skip to main content Search Shop Newsletters Renew Give a Gift Subscribe Membership i Subscribe Give a Gift Renew Sections Smart News History Science Innovation Arts & Culture Travel At the Smithsonian More from Smithsonian magazine Newsletters Photo Contest Podcast Videos Our Partners Smithsonian Store Smithsonian Journeys Subscribe to Smithsonian magazine and get a FREE tote.
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“The United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa’s True Size The most widely used global map is almost 500 years old and was designed for navigation.”
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Frase de exemploThe United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa’s True Size The most widely used global map is almost 500 years old and was designed for navigation.
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“Strebe via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0 If you open Google Maps, you’ll notice that Greenland looks like it’s about the same size as Africa.”
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Frase de exemploStrebe via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0 If you open Google Maps, you’ll notice that Greenland looks like it’s about the same size as Africa.
african3x no texto
“However, the African continent is actually around 14 times larger than the icy landmass.”
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Frase de exemploHowever, the African continent is actually around 14 times larger than the icy landmass.
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“However, the African continent is actually around 14 times larger than the icy landmass.”
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Frase de exemploHowever, the African continent is actually around 14 times larger than the icy landmass.
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“However, the Eastern European country supported actions to more accurately depict Africa’s size.”
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Frase de exemploHowever, the Eastern European country supported actions to more accurately depict Africa’s size.
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“World Maps Might Soon Get an Upgrade.”
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Frase de exemploWorld Maps Might Soon Get an Upgrade.
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“The United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa’s True Size The most widely used global map is almost 500 years old and was designed for navigation.”
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Frase de exemploThe United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa’s True Size The most widely used global map is almost 500 years old and was designed for navigation.
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“The United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa’s True Size The most widely used global map is almost 500 years old and was designed for navigation.”
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Frase de exemploThe United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa’s True Size The most widely used global map is almost 500 years old and was designed for navigation.
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“The United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa's True Size Skip to main content Search Shop Newsletters Renew Give a Gift Subscribe Membership i Subscribe Give a Gift Renew Sections Smart News History Science Innovation Arts & Culture Travel At the Smithsonian More from Smithsonian magazine Newsletters Photo Contest Podcast Videos Our Partners Smithsonian Store Smithsonian Journeys Subscribe to Smithsonian magazine and get a FREE tote.”
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Frase de exemploThe United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa's True Size Skip to main content Search Shop Newsletters Renew Give a Gift Subscribe Membership i Subscribe Give a Gift Renew Sections Smart News History Science Innovation Arts & Culture Travel At the Smithsonian More from Smithsonian magazine Newsletters Photo Contest Podcast Videos Our Partners Smithsonian Store Smithsonian Journeys Subscribe to Smithsonian magazine and get a FREE tote.
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“The United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa's True Size Skip to main content Search Shop Newsletters Renew Give a Gift Subscribe Membership i Subscribe Give a Gift Renew Sections Smart News History Science Innovation Arts & Culture Travel At the Smithsonian More from Smithsonian magazine Newsletters Photo Contest Podcast Videos Our Partners Smithsonian Store Smithsonian Journeys Subscribe to Smithsonian magazine and get a FREE tote.”
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Frase de exemploThe United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa's True Size Skip to main content Search Shop Newsletters Renew Give a Gift Subscribe Membership i Subscribe Give a Gift Renew Sections Smart News History Science Innovation Arts & Culture Travel At the Smithsonian More from Smithsonian magazine Newsletters Photo Contest Podcast Videos Our Partners Smithsonian Store Smithsonian Journeys Subscribe to Smithsonian magazine and get a FREE tote.
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“The United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa's True Size Skip to main content Search Shop Newsletters Renew Give a Gift Subscribe Membership i Subscribe Give a Gift Renew Sections Smart News History Science Innovation Arts & Culture Travel At the Smithsonian More from Smithsonian magazine Newsletters Photo Contest Podcast Videos Our Partners Smithsonian Store Smithsonian Journeys Subscribe to Smithsonian magazine and get a FREE tote.”
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Frase de exemploThe United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa's True Size Skip to main content Search Shop Newsletters Renew Give a Gift Subscribe Membership i Subscribe Give a Gift Renew Sections Smart News History Science Innovation Arts & Culture Travel At the Smithsonian More from Smithsonian magazine Newsletters Photo Contest Podcast Videos Our Partners Smithsonian Store Smithsonian Journeys Subscribe to Smithsonian magazine and get a FREE tote.
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“The United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa's True Size Skip to main content Search Shop Newsletters Renew Give a Gift Subscribe Membership i Subscribe Give a Gift Renew Sections Smart News History Science Innovation Arts & Culture Travel At the Smithsonian More from Smithsonian magazine Newsletters Photo Contest Podcast Videos Our Partners Smithsonian Store Smithsonian Journeys Subscribe to Smithsonian magazine and get a FREE tote.”
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Frase de exemploThe United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa's True Size Skip to main content Search Shop Newsletters Renew Give a Gift Subscribe Membership i Subscribe Give a Gift Renew Sections Smart News History Science Innovation Arts & Culture Travel At the Smithsonian More from Smithsonian magazine Newsletters Photo Contest Podcast Videos Our Partners Smithsonian Store Smithsonian Journeys Subscribe to Smithsonian magazine and get a FREE tote.