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Hema Physical World Map, Pacific Centred FOLDED

Physical Map of the World at 1:30, 000 from Hema, centred on the Pacific Ocean, so with the Americas on the right side of the map and Europe/Africa on the left. International boundaries are marked. All place names are in English.Land masses are presented with altitude colouring in subtle pleasant shades from green to light purple. Numerous geographical features are named: mountain ranges, main peaks (with height), deserts, basins, plains, rivers, major lakes, etc. The map also shows international boundaries and capitals, all with town symbols graded according to the size of population.Oceans and seas have bathymetric tinting in shades from white for the continental shelf to light blue. Various features of the ocean floor are indicated and in the Pacific numerous small islands or
groups are named. Coverage includes the coastline of Antarctica and extends north to the top of Greenland. Latitude and longitude lines are drawn at 15

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Physical Map of the World at 1:30, 000 from Hema, centred on the Pacific Ocean, so with the Americas on the right side of the map & Europe/ Africa on the left. International boundaries are marked. All place names are in English. Land masses are presented with altitude colouring in subtle pleasant shades from green to light violet. Numerous geographical features are named: mountain ranges, main peaks (with height), deserts, basins, plains, rivers, major lakes, etc. The map also shows international boundaries & capitals, all with town symbols graded according to the size of population. Oceans & seas have bathymetric tinting in shades from white for the continental shelf to light blue. Various features of the ocean floor are indicated & in the Pacific numerous small islands or groups are named. Coverage

Includes:: the coastline of Antarctica & extends north to the top of Greenl&. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 15

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.

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