Extra-large 191 x 137cm paper political map of Europe from Maps International, at a scale of 1:3, 200, 000. Countries are shown in vivid colours against light blue oceans. Country names are in large, clearly legible print. English versions for capitals & most city names are used, with population information displayed on the legend; international, state & disputed boundaries are displayed. The map has well designed relief shading to show mountainous areas enhancing the overall presentation; the colouring of the oceans shows different depths. Projection is Lamberts Conformal Conic Projection. The map contains a panel of country flags in the map corner.*LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:*- *laminated* wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- *encapsulated* wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- *please note:* many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above.