World map National Geographic antique style

World map National Geographic antique style, political and up to date. 3 sizes. Paper or laminated. English only.

Researched and designed by experts, the Antique 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 judged.

Product Features:

• Antique-style “executive” color palette
• The background shows mountain ranges and valleys in subtly shaded relief with identified mountain ranges
• Major bodies of water including rivers, lakes, glaciers, oceans, seas, gulfs, bays, straits and bathymetry
• Clearly defined international borders, cities, islands, airports and physical features
• Thousands of place names carefully and artfully placed to maintain readability in densely populated areas
• Current international borders and territorial control reflect de facto status on the ground
• Meticulously researched using multiple authoritative sources, including the UN, the American Board on Geographic Names, and individual government policies.
• Precise 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 minimized distortions unlike other world maps (e.g. Greenland is shown the same size as Argentina, not South America)
• Corner inset maps show vegetation, land use, population density, and the north and south polar regions.

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.

Dimensions:

Small: 46″ x 30″
Large: 73″ x 48″
Extra Large: 116″ x 77″