The global map that lied to you - BBC Africa

The UN recently adopted a resolution promoting map projections that more accurately reflect the true size of continents, following an African campaign led by Togo. 164 countries voted in favour, with six abstentions and only the US voting against it, calling the initiative part of a "radical ideological project." But why does this resolution matter, and what do people make of it? Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/