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a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. National Geographic’s “ Classic” political maps of the world are available in different sizes & formats (paper, encapsulated or on pin board) plus Pacific-centred – TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.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 they have been laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSUPATED 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.

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Includes::
a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. National Geographic’s “ Classic” political maps of the world are available in different sizes & formats (paper, encapsulated or on pin board) plus Pacific-centred – TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.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 they have been 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.

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NGS Classic political map of the world, poster size 91 x 61cm (36” x 24” approx) – encapsulated version, with the publishers’ characteristic lay-out providing an attractive alternative to the more conventional world maps, countries in white but defined by different colour borders, oceans in bright blue, plus interesting additional features. All place names are in the English versions. On land subtle relief shading is added to show the topography; peak heights are given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia internal state/provincial borders are marked. On the oceans depth are shown in metres & arrows indicate the direction of prevailing winds as well as of hot & cold currents, many shown with names. Four insets present the Arctic & the Antarctic, plus vegetation/land use & population density. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map also

Includes::
a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. National Geographic’s “ Classic” political maps of the world are available in different sizes & formats (paper, encapsulated or on pin board) plus Pacific-centred – TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.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.

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Includes::
a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. National Geographic’s “ Classic” political maps of the world are available in different sizes & formats (paper, encapsulated or on pin board) plus Pacific-centred – TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.

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Includes::
a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. National Geographic’s “ Classic” political maps of the world are available in different sizes & formats (paper, encapsulated or on pin board) plus Pacific-centred – TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.

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NGS Decorator Political World Map, enlarged size 186 x 122cm (73” x 48” approx) – encapsulated version, a colourful political map of the world with pale blue oceans pleasantly contrasting with the darker shades used for countries, plus additional insets showing vegetation & physical geography. Relief shading used for mountain chains on land masses is very effectively extended to the floor of the oceans, showing continental shelves & numerous ridges, many with names. Elevation for mountain peaks is given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia internal administrative boundaries & names of states/provinces are shown. The two Polar Regions are presented as insets in the top corners, while at the bottom two colourful maps of the world show vegetation cover & landforms (physical geography). Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map also

Includes::
a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. To see the paper version of this map & the smaller sizes please click on the series link.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.

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NGS Decorator Political World Map, enlarged size 186 x 122cm (73” x 48” approx) – paper version, a colourful political map of the world with pale blue oceans pleasantly contrasting with the darker shades used for countries, plus additional insets showing vegetation & physical geography. Relief shading used for mountain chains on land masses is very effectively extended to the floor of the oceans, showing continental shelves & numerous ridges, many with names. Elevation for mountain peaks is given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia internal administrative boundaries & names of states/provinces are shown. The two Polar Regions are presented as insets in the top corners, while at the bottom two colourful maps of the world show vegetation cover & landforms (physical geography). Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map also

Includes::
a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. To see the encapsulated version of this map & the smaller sizes please click on the series link.

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NGS Decorator Political World Map, standard size 116 x 75.5cm (45.5” x 29.5” approx) – paper version, a colourful political map of the world with pale blue oceans pleasantly contrasting with the darker shades used for countries, plus additional insets showing vegetation & physical geography. Relief shading used for mountain chains on land masses is very effectively extended to the floor of the oceans, showing continental shelves & numerous ridges, many with names. Elevation for mountain peaks is given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia internal administrative boundaries & names of states/provinces are shown. The two Polar Regions are presented as insets in the top corners, while at the bottom two colourful maps of the world show vegetation cover & landforms (physical geography). Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map also

Includes::
a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. To see the encapsulated version of this map & the enlarged sizes please click on the series link.

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Paper version of the standard size, 116.5 x 77.5cm (46” x 30” approx), Atlantic centred NGS Executive political map of the world which offers current information presented in elegant antique style. Countries are in rich but muted colours & oceans in beige, with additional panels & framing in shades of brown. An unusual feature of this series is the excellent presentation of the ocean floor, with impressive relief shading to show the continental shelf around the land masses & numerous ridges, many with names. Unfortunately, although clear & very effective on all the sizes of this design, the samples presented here cannot do full justice to such fine detail. On l&, the map has relief shading with names of main mountain ranges. Heights for peaks are given in feet. Within USA boundaries & names of states are shown. Four insets present the Arctic & the Antarctic, plus vegetation/land use & population density world maps. Also provided are lists of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles.NGS Executive Style World Maps are published in three

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standard (116.5 x 77.5cm / 46” x 30” approx), enlarged (185 x 122cm / 73” x 48” approx) & a 3-sheet set (296 x 193cm / 9ft 8” x 6ft 4” approx)
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The most up-to-date executive world map from the cartographers at National Geographic, in a smaller poster size. This map features the Winkel Tripel projection to reduce distortion of land masses as they near the poles. Features an antique-style colour palette for a more upscale look. Separate insets show the North & South Polar Regions, world vegetation & land use, & world population density. Scale 1:45, 500, 000. Tubed. 91.4 x 61 cm. Scale: 1:45, 500, 000 Flat Size: 914 x 610 mm. ...
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NGS Decorator Political World Map, standard size 116 x 75.5cm (45.5” x 29.5” approx) – encapsulated version, a colourful political map of the world with pale blue oceans pleasantly contrasting with the darker shades used for countries, plus additional insets showing vegetation and physical geography. Relief shading used for mountain chains on land masses is very effectively extended to the floor of the oceans, showing continental shelves and numerous ridges, many with names. Elevation for mountain peaks is given in feet. Within USA, Canada and Australia internal administrative boundaries and names of states/provinces are shown. The two Polar Regions are presented as insets in the top corners, while at the bottom two colourful maps of the world show vegetation cover and
landforms (physical geography). Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map also includes a list of 10 largest countries by area and by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles.To see the paper version of this map and the enlarged sizes please click on the series link.LAMINATED and 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 and heavier than
laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof and do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- PLEASE NOTE: many publishers and retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles and descriptions follow the definitions provided above.
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NGS Decorator Political World Map, standard size 116 x 75.5cm (45.5” x 29.5” approx) – encapsulated version, a colourful political map of the world with pale blue oceans pleasantly contrasting with the darker shades used for countries, plus additional insets showing vegetation & physical geography. Relief shading used for mountain chains on land masses is very effectively extended to the floor of the oceans, showing continental shelves & numerous ridges, many with names. Elevation for mountain peaks is given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia internal administrative boundaries & names of states/provinces are shown. The two Polar Regions are presented as insets in the top corners, while at the bottom two colourful maps of the world show vegetation cover & landforms (physical geography). Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map also

Includes::
a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. To see the paper version of this map & the enlarged sizes please click on the series link.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.

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Stanfords
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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