National Geographic World Classic Map (folded with flags and facts) (National Geographic Reference Map)

Description

• Waterproof • Tear-Resistant • Reference Map with Flags & Facts Expertly researched and designed, National Geographic's World with Flags & Facts Map is the authoritative map of the world by which other reference maps are measured. The folded world map is designed for travel and durability. Signature Classic style map with bright, easy to read color palette with blue oceans and colorful borders 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 National facts and flags with each country's area, population, capital city, GDP per capita, and flag The map is printed in the USA on durable waterproof, tear-resistant synthetic paper to withstand repeated folding. Map Scale = 1:37,213,000 Sheet Size = 37.75" x 25.5" Folded Size = 4.25" x 9.25" Review: Great World Map!! - Beautiful map of the world with great detail. It's true as some folks reported that some things are close together but I believe that to be hard to avoid on a map like this.... Review: Great little map! - I bought this for an elderly friend in a nursing home. He traveled the world during g his career as a geologist and has so many interesting stories. He can share those stories with other friends & visitors and loves showing them on the map. It is lightly laminated, folds easily and doesn't tear. He often takes it to the dining room after lunch is cleared. It's been a great conversation starter and he just lights up when he's sharing about his adventures. It's a great little map!