U.N. approves resolution in support of map that shows Africa’s true size

16th-century Mercator map diminishes size of Africa; Togo-led U.N. initiative to further African Union campaign for new map; West African nation aims ​to use Equal Earth map in schools by the end of the year; United ‌States was the only country to vote against

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