African Union urges adoption of world map showing continent’s true size

The African Union has backed a campaign to end the use by governments and international organizations of the 16th-century ...

The World Map You’ve Known Forever Is Wrong—and Africa Wants to Redraw It

The African Union is officially fed up with the 16 th -century representation of its continent that the world has accepted as the norm. The AU, which comprises 55 African nations, has set off on a ...

World Atlas says these five Louisiana spots are the most alligator-filled in the state

WorldAtlas has released a list of the five most alligator-filled places in Louisiana. Find out where alligators run rampant ...

Check out the 7 'most charming' river towns in Georgia, according to World Atlas

World Atlas reveals Georgia’s most charming river towns, from mountain streams to coastal rivers. See the list.

Here’s how Africa wants to redraw the world map

The Mercator projection, a centuries-old map style from the age of sail, still prevails in the internet age. Here’s what the ...

World Atlas says 6 Mississippi lakes, rivers are most alligator-filled water in the state

World Atlas calls 6 Mississippi lakes, rivers the most alligator-infested in the state. Here's what you need to know before ...

Looking for small town charm for a fall getaway? World Atlas found 9 SC towns that fit the bill

If you are looking to put a little small town charm in your next getaway, World Atlas finds these 9 South Carolina towns 'charming'.