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UN to Replace Mercator Map | Global News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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- 105
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The UN is ditching the classic Mercator map for a more accurate Equal Earth projection, which reveals the true size of continents like Africa—long distorted by the old map’s navigational design. While Mercator helped sailors with straight-line routes, it misled perceptions of global geography. The new projection prioritizes accurate area over navigation, reflecting a deeper shift toward truth in how we visualize our planet’s real scale and significance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d2483ca1142ef901