Switch CDN topojson maps to UN sourced data
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New maps based on UN geodata were released in 3.1.0-rc.0. We should switch the topojson maps on the CDN to these new maps instead of the current (legacy) maps.
Notes
- The legacy maps are served as the default at
https://cdn.plot.ly/<map_name> - The UN based maps are available at
https://cdn.plot.ly/un/<map_name> - The Libraries team should have a discussion about when to make this change as it will affect anyone using the maps via the CDN
- Example links
Legacy UN https://cdn.plot.ly/africa_50m.json https://cdn.plot.ly/un/africa_50m.json
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