What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong

As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.

VN stemt over grote wijziging van de wereldkaart zoals wij ze kennen

Equal Earth is ontworpen om landen in hun werkelijke relatieve grootte weer te geven en is een VN-initiatief onder leiding van Togo met steun van de Afrikaanse Unie bij de VN.
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Can you guess the real size of each country on the new world map?

Pick which country is bigger, then watch it morph from Mercator to Equal Earth projection to see how close you were.

UN-backed proposed world map must depict J-K, Ladakh as per India's official map: MEA

India asserts that the UN's proposed world map must accurately reflect Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as per its official boundaries.

Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin shown with Indian, Chinese claim lines on new world map after India backs UN resolution

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.

Why India backed the UN bid to ‘correct’ the world map

The UN resolution passed on September 4 represents a crucial step towards dismantling structural Eurocentrism. India voted in its favour, as it aligns with the country’s long-standing diplomatic posit