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Did the United States oppose the new Equal Earth map?
Sep 4, 2026 · general · 9 sources · AI-assisted summary, sources cited below
Where the coverage splits
US opposed the map — 7 outlets
These outlets state that the United States voted against the resolution.
NPR · Sep 4, 2026
U.N. adopts new world map reflecting Africa's true size, U.S. opposes
New York Post · Sep 5, 2026
UN General Assembly votes 164-1 to endorse Equal Earth map showing Africa's size
Fortune · Sep 5, 2026
UN General Assembly votes 164-1 to endorse Equal Earth map for Africa
Fox News · Sep 5, 2026
UN adopts Equal Earth map showing Africa's true size; US votes against
Los Angeles Times · Sep 6, 2026
U.N. General Assembly endorses new world map showing Africa's size accurately
NBC News · Sep 6, 2026
U.N. General Assembly endorses new world map showing Africa's true size
EUROPE SAYS · Sep 6, 2026
UN General Assembly adopts new world map reflecting Africa's size
US stance not mentioned — 2 outlets
These outlets do not mention any United States opposition to the resolution.
SFGATE · Sep 4, 2026
UN General Assembly endorses new world map reflecting Africa's true size
The Associated Press · Sep 4, 2026
UN General Assembly votes to adopt new world map reflecting Africa's size
What the facts support
- The UN General Assembly endorsed the Equal Earth map that more accurately shows Africa’s size.
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