# The U.N. backs a new world map showing Africa in its true relative size

**By:** Jewel Bright  
**Published:** 2026-09-04T22:26:35.000Z  
**Source:** [NPR Topics: News](https://www.npr.org/2026/09/04/nx-s1-5958611/africa-world-map-un-vote)

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The U.N. has backed a new map showing Africa in its true relative size, with the U.S. standing alone in opposition.