Mexico NGS Classic Style Wall Map from the National Geographic Society, encapsulated version, presenting the country at 1:4, 580, 000 with internal administrative boundaries, surrounded by the blue colouring for the Pacific & the Gulf of Mexico. Internal administrative boundaries are easy to see on the light shading which provides the topographic background. Graphics show deserts, swamps, lava, etc, with names of mountain ranges, bays, & other geographical features. Heights are given in feet.47 national parks or other protected areas are highlighted & cross-referenced to a list included on the map. The map shows Mexico’s road & rail networks, also local airports & ferry routes. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 3°. Also provided is a glossary of abbreviations & geographical terms.* This title is also available on paper without the encapsulation.*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.