Correct the Map
@CorrectTheMap
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Challenging the long-standing misrepresentation, bringing awareness to the importance of accurately representing Africa on the world map.
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Joined January 2025
Want to catch more on #CorrectTheMap? Check out the @africanofilter YouTube page: #EqualEarthProjector.
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RT @africanofilter: Prof Lopes says representation through an accurate map matter, and asks why is it that Google maps still uses the outda….
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RT @africanofilter: Prof Lopes is unpacking stereotypical perceptions, and how African are associated with conflict, even when other parts….
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Pertinent question: Why is @googlemaps still using the #MercatorProjection? . Thank you Prof Lopes. #CorrectTheMap.
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RT @africanofilter: Follow the conversation on YouTube to find out why the world map is a big fat lie, and why this matters. #CorrectTheMap….
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RT @africanofilter: Welcome to the Africa Taking Up Space Roundtable. Today’s conversation is discussing why the world map is a big fat lie….
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JOIN US to understand why having an accurate map matters! .We look forward to seeing you there on the 30th of May, at 15: WAT: #EqualEarthProjection #CorrectTheMap. @ProjectionWizz
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RT @goodwoodglobes: First attempt at #woodcarving a #worldmap using the #EqualEarthProjection by @BojanSavric, @mappingbernie & @MtnMapper.….
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RT @ProjectionWizz: @deepseadawn @Gorrrgoth @John_M_Nelson Or #EqualEarthProjection centered on @MtnMapper's meridian. 🥇 .
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We're not letting up, it's time to #CorrectTheMap!.
Today marks the reveal of one of the longest-standing pranks. The Mercator Map. A projection that misrepresents Africa’s true size. Let’s #CorrectTheMap. Promote the Equal Earth Projection. Sign the petition today:
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Don’t be fooled, Africa's a giant, and it’s time we demanded that it be shown. Sign the petition to add your voice to thousands of others who care to correct history: . #CorrectTheMap #RightSizeAfrica #SizeMatters #AfricaMatters #NoMoreMercatorMap
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The hashtag#EqualEarthProjection is the most accurate to date. Sign the petition to stop using the outdated hashtag#MercatorProjection, and the more accurate Equal Earth projection today: . #CorrectTheMap
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We call on global media organisations and high level decision makers to correct the representation of Africa. You've been integral part in shaping Africa’s narrative for centuries. Take responsibility, sign the charter:
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Africa's misrepresentation stops with you. We call all Africans and African-led organisations to take action and use the Equal Earth Projection. Create the change YOU want to see. #CorrectTheMap. Download the Equal Earth Projection here:. #AfricaMatters
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This #EarthDay we call on the world’s citizens to stop the daily misrepresentation of our planet through the use of the #MercatorProjection. Let’s understand the impact of climate change better, with an #EqualEarthProjection!.#CorrectTheMap today:
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Facts are facts:.Total area of Greenland: 2,166,086km.Total area Africa: 30,365,000km. Yet both are depicted the same on world maps? Make it make sense. It’s time to start living in the truth. Sign the petition today:
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We're looking for 25,000 people who want to make sure that Africa is represented CORRECTLY on the map! We call for an end to the use of the Mercator Projector and for all entities to adopt the Equal Earth Projection. #CorrectTheMap, sign the petition now:
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Africa is misrepresented on the #MercatorMap. Take a look at the #EqualEarthProjection that shows a more representative lay of the land. #CorrectTheMap #EndMercator.
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What are Map projections? And the widely used Mercator projection? Here’s a crash course on map projections by @mangomap to explain. Watch this: Let’s #CorrectTheMap and adopt the #EqualEarthProjection.
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Misrepresenting Africa’s true size impacts how the world views our political significance, undermining and undervaluing Africa's role in global discussions and international relations. We’re done with that. Sign the petition today, if you are too:
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