Medium size, 129 x 83cm (51”x 32.5” approx) political map of the world from Rand Mc Nally in their Classic edition
- ENCAPSULATED version
- with countries shown in lively pastel colours against pale beige oceans. Place names are in their English versions. In USA, Canada & Australia boundaries & names of states/provinces are included. The map has relief shading to show the mountainous areas, with names of main geographical
Features: mountain chains, peaks, deserts, rivers, etc; heights are given in feet. Projection is Gall Stereographic.PLEASE NOTE: this map 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.