EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 6 MIN
Newly-proposed world map shows countries’ true sizes
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The UN general assembly is due to vote on changing the world to move away from the traditional Mercator map, which shrinks the size of Africa and exaggerates northern landmasses, for a design that more accurately reflects the true size of countries.Joining Seán to discuss William Durkan booked, Lecturer in Geography and GIS at UCC.
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