World Decorator Map – National Geographic

World Decorator Map – National Geographic, political and up to date. 2 sizes. Paper or laminated. English only.

Researched and designed by experts, the Classic Style National Geographic Wall Map and other maps from this legendary American institution is the authoritative map of the world by which other maps are measured .

Product Features:

• Colorful Decorator style map with vibrant color palette that fills each country for easy identification
• Background shows mountain ranges and valleys in subtle shaded relief with mountain ranges labeled
• Major water bodies including rivers, lakes, glaciers, oceans, seas, gulfs, bays, straits, and bathymetry
• Clearly defined international boundaries, cities, islands, airports, and physical features
• Thousands of place names carefully and artfully placed to maintain legibility in heavily populated areas
• Up-to-date international boundaries and territorial control reflect de facto status on the ground
• Meticulously researched using multiple authoritative sources including the U.N., U.S. Board on Geographic Names, and policies of individual governments.
• Accurate place names use a combination of conventional English names, official national names, and standard transliterations for non-Latin alphabets.
• Drawn in Winkel Tripel projection with distortions minimized unlike other World maps (e.g. Greenland is shown the same size as Argentina, not South America)
• Corner inset maps feature vegetation, land use, population density, and north and south polar regions

Dimensions:

• Small: 46″ x 30″
• Large: 73″ x 48″

Format:

• Paper: cheaper but more fragile, Not recommended for schools and children. Best choice for framing or laminating.
• Laminated: tear-resistant and waterproof. Possibility of writing and erasing on the card using permanent marker or not. The best choice for schools and children.
  Mounting on rigid panel (lamination on wood or foamcore panel): please contact us to obtain an estimate.

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