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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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What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong
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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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High
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World
Regions
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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  1. BBC News published: What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong

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