NGS Classic political map of the world, standard version mounted on pin board & with high quality aluminium frame – size 112.5 x 79cm (3ft 9” x 2ft 7” approx), 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.

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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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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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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. ...

National Geographic Society’s Explorer Executive political maps of the world, 81.5 x 51cm / 32” x 20” approx. encapsulated version, in the publishers’ very popular style 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. Unfortunately, although clear & very effective on all the sizes of this design, the sample presented here cannot do full justice to such fine detail (also see below). On l&, the map has relief shading with names of main mountain ranges. Heights for peaks are given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia boundaries & names of states/provinces are shown. All place names are in their English versions. Three insets provide lists of 15 largest countries by area & by population, plus 15 largest urban areas. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles.* *PLEASE NOTE:* similar design in three larger sizes, so with more effective presentation of the relief on land & particularly of the ocean floor is available in the National Geographic Society ” Executive” Political Maps of the World series. ...

National Geographic Society’s Explorer Executive political maps of the world, 81.5 x 51cm / 32” x 20” approx., in the publishers’ very popular style 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. Unfortunately, although clear & very effective on all the sizes of this design, the sample presented here cannot do full justice to such fine detail (also see below). On l&, the map has relief shading with names of main mountain ranges. Heights for peaks are given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia boundaries & names of states/provinces are shown. All place names are in their English versions. Three insets provide lists of 15 largest countries by area & by population, plus 15 largest urban areas. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles.* *PLEASE NOTE:* similar design in three larger sizes, so with more effective presentation of the relief on land & particularly of the ocean floor is available in the National Geographic Society ” Executive” Political Maps of the World series. ...

Encapsulated version of a small, colourful political map (82 x 51.5cm / 32” x 20” approx.) with the NGS’s usual presentation of the world within an oval frame providing an alternative to the more traditional wall maps. Countries are in dark colours, contrasted against light blue oceans. The map has relief shading & gives names of some mountain ranges, deserts, rivers, etc., with peak heights shown in feet. In USA, Canada & Australia internal administrative boundaries & names of states/provinces are shown, (within the US most are abbreviated). Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). Panels list the world’s largest 15 countries by area (in square miles) & population, as well as 15 largest urban conurbations by population. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles.*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. ...

Small, colourful political map (81.5 x 51cm / 32” x 20” approx.) with the NGS’s usual presentation of the world within an oval frame providing an alternative to the more traditional wall maps. Countries are in dark colours, contrasted against light blue oceans. The map has relief shading & gives names of some mountain ranges, deserts, rivers, etc., with peak heights shown in feet. In USA, Canada & Australia internal administrative boundaries & names of states/provinces are shown, (within the US most are abbreviated). Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). Panels list the world’s largest 15 countries by area (in square miles) & population, as well as 15 largest urban conurbations by population. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles.* This map is also available encapsulated. ...