New world map makes Australia and Africa look bigger – what’s the fuss about?

The UN has endorsed the Equal Earth Projection, a new map that makes Australia bigger and the US smaller. Here's what that ...
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Map Shows Australia’s Rare Earth Deposits as Tariff Battle Escalates

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Australia's vast reserves of rare earth elements and critical minerals ...
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UN recommends Equal Earth map to show world in truer proportions — NV infographic

The new map is intended to reduce geographic distortions in educational materials, public communications and data visualizations. The U.N. resolution recommends rather than requires use of the new map ...
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UN approves Equal Earth map 164-1 as US opposes over ‘ideological’ concerns

The United Nations General Assembly voted 164-1 on September 4, 2026, to adopt the Equal Earth map projection as the official UN-backed world map, marking a significant shift toward representing ...