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UN adopts a more equitable map projection than Mercator's

The UN General Assembly has adopted a new map projection.

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This decision aims to correct the geopolitical distortions of the Mercator projection.

The diplomatic and educational implications of this change are significant.

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Genève Frédéric Giraut ONU Université de Genève #cartographie #ONU #projection de Mercator #géopolitique #diplomatie #éducation #géographie

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