UN Adopts Equal Earth Projection to Replace Mercator Map
The UN General Assembly has moved to replace the 400-year-old Mercator map with the Equal Earth projection to address cartographic distortions.
The Business Standard7 সেপ্টেম্বর 2026, 7:00 বিকাল0 বার পড়াAMP
The United Nations General Assembly has officially adopted the Equal Earth projection, marking a shift away from the 400-year-old Mercator map. This decision aims to rectify long-standing cartographic distortions that have historically caused the African continent to appear significantly smaller than its actual size.
