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What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong
BBC NewsSaturday, September 5, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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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.
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- Africa
- Market relevance
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- Why it matters
- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. 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. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to World.
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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.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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BBC News published: What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong
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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to World.
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