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Albania at 1:220, 000on an indexed, waterproof and tear-resistant road map with topographic and tourist information. The map, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project, is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale and a convenient size sheet.The map divides the country north/south with a generous overlap between the sides. Road and rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which presents topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, mountain passes and names of mountain ranges. The map also indicates boundaries of national parks and other protected areas. Road network includes local roads and tracks, indicates scenic routes and gives driving distances on main and some secondary roads. Railway lines are
included and local airports are marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including campsites, UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological remains, castles and churches, museums, viewpoints, beaches, etc. The map has latitude and longitude lines at intervals of 10’ and a UTM grid, plus an extensive index of localities. Map legend includes English. ”World Mapping Project” is an extensive series of maps at varying scales, aiming to provide coverage of countries and regions worldwide using clear, well presented cartography with both topographic and tourist information.

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Albania at 1:220, 000on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information. The map, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project, is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The map divides the country north/south with a generous overlap between the sides. Road & rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which presents topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, mountain passes & names of mountain ranges. The map also indicates boundaries of national parks & other protected areas. Road network

Includes:: local roads & tracks, indicates scenic routes & gives driving distances on main & some secondary roads. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including campsites, UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological remains, castles & churches, museums, viewpoints, beaches, etc. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 10’ & a UTM grid, plus an extensive index of localities. Map legend

Includes:: English. ” World Mapping Project” is an extensive series of maps at varying scales, aiming to provide coverage of countries & regions worldwide using clear, well presented cartography with both topographic & tourist information.

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Waterproof - Resistant to water, usualy specified by depth in metres

World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti

Size - is the measurement of how big an object is in space.

Network - A link and communication between things. Often computers or people.

Road - a manmade lane or a path that is used to speed up travel.

Resistant - Something that can repel against something.

Altitude - Something that can be quite high in relation to sea or ground level.

Balance - Something that is evenly weighted to keep something upright.

Convenient - Something that suits and fits well to other activities.

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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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