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Senegal Campaign Advocates Equal Earth Map for Africa

8/28/2025

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A campaign in Senegal promotes the Equal Earth projection for a more accurate representation of Africa, supported by the African Union.
The widely used Mercator projection distorts Africa's size and is criticized for its inaccuracies.
Experts suggest that bar graphs may be more effective than projections for size comparisons.
The initiative seeks to address global misconceptions about Africa's importance.

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Story summary

A campaign in Senegal promotes the Equal Earth projection for a more accurate representation of Africa, supported by the African Union.
The widely used Mercator projection distorts Africa's size and is criticized for its inaccuracies.
Experts suggest that bar graphs may be more effective than projections for size comparisons.
The initiative seeks to address global misconceptions about Africa's importance.