The United Nations General Assembly endorsed a new world map that represents Africa more accurately in its larger size. 164 countries voted to adopt the new map. The United States was the only country to vote no. #map #un #africs
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The United Nations General Assembly endorsed a new world map that represents Africa more accurately in its larger size. 164 countries voted to adopt the new map. The United States was the only country to vote no. #map #un #africs
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