South America at 1:8, 000, 000 on a large wall map, size 97x 128cm (38”x 50.5” approx), from Freytag & Berndt printed on waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper which can be annotated with suitable marker pens. All place names are in their English versions. Coverage extends northwards across Central America to include southern Mexico & the Caribbean with Cuba & the southern islands of the Bahamas. Countries are in pleasant pastel colours, with additional shading providing a good indication of the continent’s topography. Many peaks & smaller mountain ranges are named, with numerous additional spot heights particularly in the Andes. Also named are many tributaries of the Amazon, the Orinoco & the Parana. The map shows the network of main road & rail connections, plus international airports. Throughout South & Central America & the Caribbean UNESCO World Heritage Sites are marked. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 5º intervals. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. An inset shows a time zones map of the western hemisphere with Europe, & the map also

Includes:: a panel presenting each South American country with its flag, capital city, area, population & population density.



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Several hundred satellite photos taken by the American NOAA satellite were used to build this map. The resulting image of the continent is both beautiful & breathtaking. For technophiles, the NOAA craft orbits the earth at a height of 840km & has five sensors with a ground resolution of 1x 1km. ...

Political wall map of South America at 1:7, 000, 000 from Global Mapping, size 99 x 114cm (3ft 4” x 3ft 9” approx), in pleasant light colours with counties showing their administrative subdivisions into states or provinces. The map presents each country in a pastel colour, set against the light colouring of the oceans surrounding the continent. All place names are in English. Within each country internal administrative boundaries & names of states/provinces are shown. Relief shading shows the Andes & other mountainous regions, with names of various geographical

Features: individual mountain chains, peaks, etc. The map also provides names of numerous tributaries of the Amazon & other rivers. Shading/colouring indicates the variations of the ocean floor, particularly the continental shelf around the Falkland Islands. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 5° intervals.

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Insight Guide South America is the most illustrated, full-colour travel guide to the continent on the market, & its lively narrative & stunning images provide both inspiration & information to plan a memorable trip to South America. The Best Of section highlights the unmissable sights & experiences: from Peru's breathtaking citadel of Machu Picchu & the Inca Trail
- the number one South American trek on most travellers' wishlists
- to vibrant Rio with its famous Carnival & beaches, sophisticated Buenos Aires, & the jungles of the Amazon, home to the greatest biodiversity on the planet. As well as the blockbuster sights, we cover the continent's lesser known but equally fascinating countries such as Paraguay, Bolivia & Guyana. Lively features focus on South America's history & culture, while the Places chapters show you where to go in South America, with beautiful photography, insightful descriptions of all the main attractions, & detailed, full-colour maps for easy orientation. The Travel Tips section provides practical information for planning a trip & getting around once you're there, along with our independent reviews of selected hotels & restaurants in South America.

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With a wealth of history & ancient ruins, diverse culture, arts & cuisine, some lively capital cities, the dramatic Andes, idyllic beaches, & enthrallingly diverse wildlife, South America is an amazingly rich continent to discover. Be inspired to visit with our new Insight Guide South America, a comprehensive full-colour guide to this captivating continent. Stunning photography brings this delightful continent & its people to life. Highlights of the continent`s top attractions, from colourful capitals like Rio de Janeiro & Buenos Aires to Easter Isl&, Iguazú Falls, Lake Titicaca & the Amazon Rainforest. Descriptive region-by-region accounts cover the whole continent from Caracas to the Galápagos Islands, the Andean Desert to Tierra del Fuego. Detailed, high-quality maps throughout will help you get around & the A-Z section will give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. ...

South America Road Atlas combining ITMB’s coverage of the continent into A5, 112-page paperback format, with an index of place names. Topography is presented by elevation colouring, with spot heights & names of peaks, volcanoes & various mountain ranges. The countries are shown with their internal administrative boundaries & names of states or provinces. The map shows the continent’s road & rail networks, with local airports in less accessible areas also marked. Numerous national parks & other protected areas are highlighted & symbols indicate locations of main places of interest. The maps have latitude & longitude margin ticks at 1º intervals. The only drawback is the grid map showing how the continent is divided into individual pages
- it shows national boundaries with names of countries but does not include any towns.
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Large 120 x 100cm encapsulated political map of South America from Maps International, at a scale of 1:7, 000, 000 with an inset of the Caribbean at 1:15, 000, 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 boundaries are displayed. Major & minor railways are indicated where possible, with some major roads also shown 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 Projection is Bipolar Oblique Conformal Conic. The map also contains a panel of country flags in the 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. ...

Large 120 x 100cm paper political map of South America from Maps International, at a scale of 1:7, 000, 000 with an inset of the Caribbean at 1:15, 000, 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 boundaries are displayed. Major & minor railways are indicated where possible, with some major roads also shown 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 Projection is Bipolar Oblique Conformal Conic. The map also contains a panel of country flags in the corner. ...

This political map shows the body of the continent in white with relief indicated in grey shading. The country borders are picked out in different colours. The colouring makes for a smart, clear political map. All major towns & cities are shown, as are roads, rivers & major railways. ...

South America Wall Map, small size (61 x 76cm / 24” x 30” approx.) – encapsulated version, published by National Geographic Society in their classic style of presentation: light beige background with relief shading to show the topography & country borders outlined in contrasting colours. The map has relief shading to present the topography, with additional graphics for marshlands & salt flats, plus names of various peaks, etc. Many tributaries of the Amazon, the Parana & the Orinoco are named. In the surrounding oceans cold & warm currents are marked. The map shows the network of principal road & rail connections, & indicates numerous local airports. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 5°.* This size is also available on paper without the encapsulation. This classic NGS presentation is in addition available in a larger size (92 x 117cm / 36” x 46” approx.), also on paper or encapsulated.*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. ...