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United Nations adopts new world map projection despite United States opposition
The United Nations General Assembly voted in favor of a resolution to adopt a new world map projection that accurately reflects the size of Africa, with the United States being the only nation to vote against it.
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India supports UN resolution for more accurate world map projections
India voted in support of a UN General Assembly resolution advocating for the use of more accurate world map projections to reduce geographic distortion.
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UN General Assembly adopts resolution for accurate global map projections
The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution supporting map projections that more accurately represent the relative sizes of countries and continents, an African-led initiative.
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