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SHOCKING TRUTH: Africa’s Size EXPOSED! 14 Greenlands Could Fit Inside!

You won’t believe your eyes! The Mercator projection has been lying to the world for centuries!

Are You Being Fooled by Your Maps?

In a jaw-dropping twist, new advocacy campaigns are storming the internet, insisting that our beloved maps have been feeding us lies about Africa’s TRUE size! While Greenland appears to be on par with Africa in the notorious Mercator map, the shocking reality is—Africa is MASSIVE! It could easily swallow 14 Greenlands whole!

Get Ready to RETHINK What You Know!

For years, global maps have been showing Africa as a mere splinter of its actual grandeur. This outdated Mercator projection—crafted in the 16th century by cartographer Gerardus Mercator—distorted landmasses, making Greenland and North America oversized while SHRINKING Africa and South America!

The Equal Earth projection, introduced in 2018, turns this myth on its head, accurately portraying continents in their REAL proportions. Yet the Mercator madness continues to dominate classrooms and popular navigation platforms, even now!

The Movement You Can’t Ignore!

Enter the heroes of our tale: two African advocacy groups, Africa No Filter and Speak Up Africa, burst onto the scene with an urgent campaign dubbed “Change The Map.” Their mission? To rally schools, international organizations, and media outlets to ditch the Mercator map and embrace the life-changing Equal Earth projection.

Fara Ndiaye, co-founder of Speak Up Africa, passionately declared, “This isn’t just an African issue—it’s a global truth! When generations learn from a warped map, they develop a skewed perception of Africa’s importance in the world!"

A Groundbreaking Endorsement!

On August 14, the campaign received a significant boost when the African Union—comprised of 55 nations—officially threw its weight behind this movement! This colossal endorsement marks a pivotal point in efforts to showcase Africa as it truly is!

GOODBYE, Mercator!

Experts are already sounding the alarm on the obsolescence of the Mercator projection! Geographic guru Mark Monmonier from Syracuse University asserts it’s time to toss this outdated tool in the trash, as it only served navigators in the 16th century.

“This map is a relic! It’s time to open our eyes to the reality of our planet. The Equal Earth projection is the way forward!” the expert insists, emphasizing that true understanding comes from embracing our planet without distortions.

The Next Step: A Global Eye-Opener!

Join the movement today! Engage in discussions, spread the word, and demand that your schools and organizations adopt maps that reflect reality! Don’t stay in the dark—it’s time to see Africa in its true, astounding size!

photo credit: fortune.com

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