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The centuries-old problem of mapping the world

Source: FlexChar · Published Sep 5, 2026, 6:14 PM

In World, FlexChar puts this story at the center of the day: As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong. FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.

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