UN approves new map showing Africa’s true size

The UN General Assembly has approved a resolution to update maps. This change aims to depict Africa's true size more accurately. The resolution was backed by the UN General Assembly, indicating a formal decision by this body. The purpose of this action is to correct the common misrepresentation of Africa's vast geographical scale on existing maps. This decision by the UN General Assembly will lead to the adoption of new cartographic representations that better reflect the continent's actual dimensions.