The U.S. was the only country to vote against a U.N. resolution encouraging maps that more accurately represent Africa’s true size.
The United States stood alone at the United Nations last week when 164 countries voted to support an African-led campaign challenging how the continent is represented on maps.
The U.N. General Assembly adopted the “Correct the Map” resolution by a vote of 164-1 on Sept. 4, with six countries abstaining, reports NPR. The U.S. was the only nation to vote against the measure, which encourages governments, schools, international organizations, and tech companies to use map projections that more accurately depict the size of Africa and other regions. Togo introduced the resolution on behalf of the African group, and the African Union backed it, according to the United Nations.
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