
Political wall map of Europe from the National Geographic Society in their classic style with country boundaries indicated in different colours. Small size
- 77 x 60cm (30” x 24” approx.)
- paper version. The map presents Europe in pale beige colour with relief shading to indicate mountainous regions. Additional graphics show topographic features such as main swamps or areas below the sea level. On sea the colouring indicates the continental shelf & different depths are marked. Heights are shown in feet, soundings in fathoms. Names of various mountain chains, peaks, gulfs & bays, etc, provide additional topographic information. Country borders are outlined in different colours. All place names are in their English versions. Current edition shows Kosovo as an independent country, with a note referring to its still not fully formalized international status. Similar notes are provided for Cyprus & the Palestinian areas. The map shows the network of main road & rail connections. Also marked are selected ferry routes & North Sea oil fields. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 5° intervals. * This map is also available encapsulated, & the same presentation is also published in a larger, 114 x 89cm (3ft 9” x 2ft 11” approx.), version.