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. The UN has just called for the predominant world map to be replaced with one that more accurately reflects the true size of continents such as Africa [1].

Sources

1. bbc.co.uk · What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong Sep 5, 2026
2. bbc.co.uk · UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size Sep 5, 2026

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