The 1:50 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50 000 topographic map sheets. ...

The Aegean island of Sikinos at 1:25, 000 on a waterproof & tear-resistant, contoured & GPS compatible map from Anavasi, with five recommended hiking trail & places of interest annotated with useful tips. Contours at 20m intervals & hill shading show the topography. The map indicates dirt roads in poor condition & shows location of petrol stations plus distances on main roads. Local paths distinguish between cart tracks & well defined, narrow or faint footpaths. Symbols highlight various landmarks & places of interest including campsites, beaches, historical remains, etc. The map has a 1km UTM grid plus latitude/longitude margin ticks & crosshairs at 1’. On the reverse, a simplified map of the island without contours highlights five recommenced hiking trails, annotated in various places with useful notes. Map legend & all the text include English. To see which other Greek islands are covered by maps from Anavasi, please click on the series link. ...

Road Edition maps are produced in co-operation with the Hellenic Army Geographical Service, the national survey organisation. The maps have contours with colour altitude tints. All the place names are shown in both Greek & Roman script. Road classification distinguishes between unsurfaced roads of good & poor quality. Tourist information

Includes:: scenic routes, petrol stations, archaeological sites, campsites, beaches, etc. Brief descriptions, in Greek & English, illustrate some of the interesting aspects of each isl&. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse, there are lists of various types of accommodation from hotels to private rooms. Please note: deliveries from Road Editions are not very reliable. For titles currently not in stock it may be advisable to choose a map from another publisher.



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Sikinos at 1:15, 000 on a contoured, GPS compatible hiking map published by Terrain Cartography group & printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant Polyart plastic paper, with extensive tourist information. Topography is very well presented by contours, enhanced by spot heights, subtle relief shading & additional altitude colouring. Contour interval, unless indicated below to the contrary, is 20m. National parks & other protected areas are marked. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabet. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks. Hiking trails are graded between main routes & narrow trails. A wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest & recreational facilities, with main sights clearly highlighted. Most titles distinguish between sandy & pebble beaches; some also indicate beaches with natural shade and/or the type of sea bed. Road network is very clearly graded according to width & the type of surface, distinguishing between good & rough dirt roads. Distances are marked on most small local roads, as well as locations of petrol stations and/or tyre repair workshops. Scenic routes are highlighted. Each map also shows which ports are served by ferry services. Many titles include a street plan of the island’s main town, with colouring clearly showing various tourist facilities. The reverse side of each title is covered by general information about the isl&, illustrated with colour photos. Many titles also include brief descriptions of recommended hiking trails.* Map legend & all the text include English.** In this title:* on the reverse is general information about the isl&, plus descriptions of ten hiking trails. ...

Sikkim at 1:150, 000 on an indexed map from Nepa, with more place names than shown on alternative publications, main trekking routes & places of interest, plus street plans of Gangtok, Darjeeling & Kalimpong. The map presents the country’s administrative districts in different colours. There is no relief shading or contours to present the topography, but the network of rivers & lakes is shown in some detail, main glaciers, numerous peaks & passes are marked, & protected areas are highlighted. Road network is shown with connecting trails & main trekking routes are highlighted. Symbols mark places of interest, including temples & other religious sites, caves & hot springs, camping sites, tourist accommodation, etc. More place names are shown than on alternative maps of Sikkim, particularly in the southern, more populated part of the country. The map has latitude & longitude margin ticks at intervals of 15’. The index included lists of gompas & monasteries, lakes, passes, & peaks. The map

Includes:: basic street plans of Gangtok, Darjeeling & Kalimpong highlighting numerous places of interest & various tourist facilities, including accommodation. For Darjeeling there is also a map of a wider area from North Point to Ghoom. Also provided are brief descriptions of main places of interest in & around Gangkok.

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This is the true story of Sikkim, a tiny Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas that survived the end of the British Empire only to be annexed by India in 1975. It tells the remarkable tale of Thondup Namgyal, the last King of Sikkim, & his American wife, Hope Cooke, thrust unwittingly into the spotlight as they sought support for Sikkim`s independence after their `fairytale` wedding in 1963. As tensions between India & China spilled over into war in the Himalayas, Sikkim became a pawn in the Cold War in Asia during the 1960s & 1970s. Rumours circulated that Hope was a CIA spy. Meanwhile, a shadowy Scottish adventuress, the Kazini of Chakung, married to Sikkim`s leading political figure, coordinated opposition to the Palace. As the world`s major powers jostled for regional supremacy during the early 1970s Sikkim & its ruling family never stood a chance. On the eve of declaring an Emergency across India, Indira Gandhi outwitted everyone to bring down the curtain on the 300 year-old Namgyal dynasty. Based on interviews & archive research, as well as a retracing of a journey the author`s grandfather made in 1922, this is a thrilling, romantic & informative glimpse of a real-life Shangri-La. ...

This is the true story of Sikkim, a tiny Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas that survived the end of the British Empire only to be annexed by India in 1975. It tells the remarkable tale of Thondup Namgyal, the last King of Sikkim, & his American wife, Hope Cooke, thrust unwittingly into the spotlight as they sought support for Sikkim`s independence after their `fairytale` wedding in 1963. As tensions between India & China spilled over into war in the Himalayas, Sikkim became a pawn in the Cold War in Asia during the 1960s & 1970s. Rumours circulated that Hope was a CIA spy. Meanwhile, a shadowy Scottish adventuress, the Kazini of Chakung, married to Sikkim`s leading political figure, coordinated opposition to the Palace. As the world`s major powers jostled for regional supremacy during the early 1970s Sikkim & its ruling family never stood a chance. On the eve of declaring an Emergency across India, Indira Gandhi outwitted everyone to bring down the curtain on the 300 year-old Namgyal dynasty. Based on interviews & archive research, as well as a retracing of a journey the author`s grandfather made in 1922, this is a thrilling, romantic & informative glimpse of a real-life Shangri-La. ...

The Sikles Trek from Pokhara north-eastwards into the southern part of the Annapurna Conservation Area presented by Nepa Maps on a map at 1:50, 000 with highlighting for the main trail & other trekking routes in the region between Pohkara, Besi Sahar & Sikles. Contour lines are at 40m intervals & the map has latitude & longitude margin ticks at 2’30” intervals. The index lists places, passes & lakes. On the inside cover are stage-by-stage distances & timings for two main routes in this area. Titles in this Nepa Maps series have cartography is based on the country’s topographic survey, with contours usually at 40m or 50m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, colouring & graphics to show various features of the terrain, including glaciers, forested or cultivated areas, etc. Numerous peaks, with additional spot heights, plus names of glaciers & mountain ranges are prominently shown. The network of rivers, streams & lakes is shown in great detail, with many smaller rivers & lakes named. Overprint highlights main trekking routes & numerous local trails, with symbols indicating various places of interest & tourist facilities. Most maps are indexed & include additional information such as route profiles, glossaries, etc. All the information is in English & heights are given in metres. To see other titles in this series please click in the series link. ...

This title deals with globalisation as seen through the attack on Sila, an immigrant waiter. Paris, June 1995. In a luxury ...

Map No. 10155, Silan, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50, 000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets & first published by Nordeca in 2011
- 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc. The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk & its subsequent owners the Ugland Group, are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Each map covers an area of 62x 45 kilometres (39 x 28 miles approx.), with a 2-km overlap between the sheets. The maps have contours at 20m intervals (10m glacier contours), plus colouring & graphics to show cultivated areas, bogs, forests, etc. In addition to all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale the maps distinguish between waymarked & unmarked footpaths & show campsites, tourist huts (serviced/self service/no supplies), country hotels & restaurants, & illuminated ski trails. The series uses EUREF89 (WGS84) datum & the maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend is in Norwegian & English. Each title comes in a sturdy protective card envelope.
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