{"id":3426,"date":"2025-09-01T16:44:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T16:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/feelnubia.org.uk\/?p=3426"},"modified":"2025-10-30T14:45:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T14:45:47","slug":"open-secret-the-true-size-of-africa-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/index.php\/2025\/discover-history\/open-secret-the-true-size-of-africa-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Secret: The True Size of Africa Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3427\" src=\"https:\/\/feelnubia.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-400x267.jpg 400w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-650x433.jpg 650w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-250x167.jpg 250w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-150x100.jpg 150w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-50x33.jpg 50w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-100x67.jpg 100w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-200x133.jpg 200w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-350x233.jpg 350w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-450x300.jpg 450w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-500x333.jpg 500w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-550x367.jpg 550w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-800x533.jpg 800w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash-600x400.jpg 600w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/james-wiseman-vYGR3b_naPA-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>&#8212;<\/p>\n<h2>The True Size of Africa Revealed<\/h2>\n<p>For centuries, the world has looked at Africa through <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/kIID5FDi2JQ?si=yMK_gapd_S6-fIOs\">distorted maps<\/a>. The reality? Africa is far bigger than most people realize. Africa covers 30.37 million square kilometers (11.7 million square miles). That\u2019s enough space to fit: The United States,\u00a0China,\u00a0India,\u00a0Japan,\u00a0Mexico, and most of Europe all within its borders.<\/p>\n<p>On the popular Mercator map, Africa looks about the same size as Greenland. But here\u2019s the truth: Africa is 14 times larger. While China and the U.S. each cover around 10 million km\u00b2, Africa triples that size.\u00a0This scale makes Africa the second-largest continent on Earth, holding 54 nations and more than 1.4 billion people.<\/p>\n<h3>How Did the Maps Get It Wrong?<\/h3>\n<p>The distortion to Africa&#8217;s true size comes from the Mercator projection, which was created in the 1500s to help sailors navigate oceans. It stretches landmasses farther from the equator, making them look bigger than they are.\u00a0That\u2019s why Greenland looks huge and Africa looks small. The closer a country is to the poles, the more inflated it appears. The closer it is to the equator, the more it gets squashed.<\/p>\n<p>Using Mercator maps in classrooms for centuries gives students and global citizens a warped sense of scale. This warped sense of scale is arguably responsible for the distortion of the perception of Africa&#8217;s place and importance in the world.\u00a0This is not just about geography, but about power and perception. Correct maps would show Africa\u2019s real size, changing how people understand global importance.<\/p>\n<h3>The Call for Correction<\/h3>\n<p>Recently, campaigns have gained traction to replace Mercator with more accurate projections. The African Union supports these moves, noting that geographical representation directly influences how Africa is respected on the global stage. Decolonizing world history and education starts from presenting facts with accuracy. Realistic cartographical images are a vital part of the decolonization of global modern education. On it&#8217;s part, the African Union has emphasized that \u201ca map is never just a map.\u201d Maps shape how the world sees regions, their value, and their influence. Shrinking Africa has contributed to a narrative that minimizes its role in global affairs. Correcting maps is part of dismantling colonial legacies that still affect perceptions today.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3430\" src=\"https:\/\/feelnubia.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/file_00000000d51061f78363ad27192538f6-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/file_00000000d51061f78363ad27192538f6-400x600.jpg 400w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/file_00000000d51061f78363ad27192538f6-250x375.jpg 250w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/file_00000000d51061f78363ad27192538f6-150x225.jpg 150w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/file_00000000d51061f78363ad27192538f6-50x75.jpg 50w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/file_00000000d51061f78363ad27192538f6-100x150.jpg 100w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/file_00000000d51061f78363ad27192538f6-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/file_00000000d51061f78363ad27192538f6-300x450.jpg 300w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/file_00000000d51061f78363ad27192538f6-350x525.jpg 350w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/file_00000000d51061f78363ad27192538f6-450x675.jpg 450w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/file_00000000d51061f78363ad27192538f6-500x750.jpg 500w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/file_00000000d51061f78363ad27192538f6-550x825.jpg 550w, http:\/\/feelnubiatest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/file_00000000d51061f78363ad27192538f6.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Restoring Africa\u2019s True Image<\/h3>\n<p>Showing Africa\u2019s true size does more than fix a cartographic error. It restores the dignity of a continent too often underestimated. It reminds the world of Africa\u2019s vast resources, rich civilizations, and critical role in the future of humanity.\u00a0The maps on our walls, in our schools, and on our screens need to reflect this truth: Africa is massive, powerful, and central to humanity&#8217;s shared story.<\/p>\n<p>The African Union recently formally endorsed the\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/correctthemap.org\/\">Correct the Map campaign<\/a>, advocating for a transition away from the Mercator projection toward alternatives like the <a href=\"https:\/\/equal-earth.com\/\">Equal Earth projection<\/a> (developed in 2018). This <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/m5Te3JZfPDM?si=kodGTsiNGeGb_6hr\">movement<\/a> highlights how cartography influences not just geography, but identity, education, and global power dynamics. Institutions are beginning to phase out Mercator, signaling tangible progress in public understanding and representation. Advocacy groups <a href=\"https:\/\/africanofilter.org\/home\"><strong>Africa No Filter<\/strong><\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.speakupafrica.org\/\"><strong> Speak Up Africa<\/strong><\/a> are driving this campaign, aiming to see the Equal Earth projection adopted in classrooms across Africa and by global institutions including the World Bank, the United Nations, and others.<\/p>\n<p>Several institutions have already begun the shift. The World Bank uses Winkel-Tripel or Equal Earth in static maps and is phasing out the Mercator on web platforms.\u00a0 Google Maps has moved desktop users to a 3D globe view, though Mercator remains the default on mobile apps. Correcting the size of continents on the world map is more than a technical fix. It is a reclamation of dignity, which allows for an honest representation of Africa\u2019s vast resources, rich civilizations, and growing role in the world. Using true-scale maps nurtures pride, reshapes narratives, and affirms the continent\u2019s rightful place at the center of global discourse.<\/p>\n<p>Key Updates from Recent News:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2025\/aug\/15\/african-union-true-size-world-map-replace-mercator-version\">The AU\u2019s endorsement of the push to replace Mercator with Equal Earth makes this a formal political and cultural movement.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/africa-bigger-map-mercator-campaign-equal-earth-5b6af27610a1f9cf99f6ad9180b680b9\">Campaigners highlight that 14 Greenlands could fit inside Africa, hitting home the depth of Mercator\u2019s distortion.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Recommended articles:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/feelnubia.org.uk\/index.php\/2025\/discover-history\/empire-ten-great-african-empires-and-their-legendary-leaders\/#more\">EMPIRE: 10 Great African Empires<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/feelnubia.org.uk\/index.php\/2025\/discover-history\/global-icons-with-african-heritage\/\">Africans Who Shaped World History<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8212; The True Size of Africa Revealed For centuries, the world has looked at Africa through distorted maps. The reality? Africa is far bigger than most people realize. Africa covers 30.37 million square kilometers (11.7 million square miles). That\u2019s enough space to fit: The United States,\u00a0China,\u00a0India,\u00a0Japan,\u00a0Mexico, and most of Europe all within its borders. 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