About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherNational Geographic Maps

ISBN-101597752088

ISBN-139781597752084

eBay Product ID (ePID)204290132

Product Key Features

Number of Pages1 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameWorld-National Geographic

Publication Year2022

SubjectEarth Sciences / Geography, Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps (See Also Travel / Maps & Road Atlases), Reference, Science

TypeMap

AuthorNational Geographic Maps Staff

SeriesNational Geographic Reference Map Ser.

FormatSheet Map, Rolled

Dimensions

Item Weight5.5 Oz

Item Length25.2 in

Item Width2.2 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2022

Intended AudienceTrade

IllustratedYes

SynopsisThe 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 and South Polar Regions, world vegetation and land use, and world population density. Scale 1:45,500,000. Tubed. 91.4 x 61 cm., Expertly researched and designed, National Geographic's World Wall Map is the authoritative map of the world by which other reference maps are measured. Product Features: Antique-style "executive" color palette 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 The 36" x 24" poster size supports easy and affordable framing and mounting, and takes less wall space than standard wall maps.The map is packaged in a two inch diameter tube with a label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information. Map Scale = 1:37,215,000 Sheet Size = 36" x 24", National Geographic's World map is the standard by which all other reference maps are measured. The World map is meticulously researched and adheres to National Geographic's convention of making independent, apolitical decisions based on extensive research using multiple authoritative source, The Executive style World map uses an antique-style color palette and stunning shaded relief that provide a richness perfect for any decor. Drawn in the Winkel Tripel projection, distortions are minimized and unlike many other World maps, Greenland is show the same size as Argentina and not as the size of all of South America. Thousands of place names are carefully and artistically placed on the map to maintain legibility even in the heavily populated ares of Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Details include clearly defined international boundaries, cities, physical features, rivers, and ocean floor features. Corner inset maps feature vegetation and land use, and population density as well as the north and south polar regions. Poster sized maps make a perfect addition to any sized space. They are specially designed to maximize content in a smaller footprint than standard wall maps and fit precisely into precut poster sized frames which makes finishing and hanging them a breeze. The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information. Map Scale = 1:37,215,000 Sheet Size = 36" x 24"