National Geographic World Wall Map – Classic – Laminated (43.5 x 30.5 in) (National Geographic Reference Map)

Description

Price: $102.57
(as of Dec 17, 2024 05:39:23 UTC – Details)

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:

Signature Classic style map with bright, easy to read color palette with blue oceans and colorful bordersBackground 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 bathymetryClearly defined international boundaries, cities, islands, airports, and physical featuresThousands of place names carefully and artfully placed to maintain legibility in heavily populated areasUp-to-date international boundaries and territorial control reflect de facto status on the groundMeticulously 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 map is encapsulated in heavy-duty 1.6 mil laminate which makes the paper much more durable and resistant to the swelling and shrinking caused by changes in humidity. Laminated maps can be framed without the need for glass, so the frames can be much lighter and less expensive.

Map Scale = 1:31,900,000Sheet Size = 43.5″ x 30.5″

From the Publisher

National Geographic World Maps

Setting the highest standard for cartographic excellence

Since publishing its first World Map in 1922, National Geographic has excelled in the art and science of mapmaking. National Geographic’s unique cartographic style is defined by beautiful color palettes, proprietary typefaces, hand-drawn shaded relief, and carefully researched content. The attention to detail and accuracy is what really sets National Geographic apart from other mapmakers. Each World Map has been carefully compiled based upon the latest data sources and independent verification of disputed boundaries, borders, and territories. When this level of research is combined with great design, the result is the best line of World Maps currently available.

Wall Map formats Paper: High-quality matte poster stock, printed in the USA Laminated: Plastic gloss lamination increases durability Poster size: 24″ x 36″, designed to fit precut poster frames Standard size: Approximately 30″ x 46″ Enlarged size: Approximately 48″ x 73 Mural size: Approximately 77″ x 110″, comes as three panels that mount using wallpaper glue

Four distinctive styles

Classic

The Classic style is the traditional National Geographic design that has been featured in so many of the maps produced as supplements in the National Geographic Magazine over the years. Highlights include blue oceans with bathymetric contour steps, brightly-colored tint bands along country borders, and hand-drawn shaded relief. This style contains the highest level of detail. This map is presented in the Winkel Tripel projection, which minimizes distortion and creates a very recognizable shape of the Earth.

Executive

The Executive style is a perfect match for home and office décor as it pairs nicely with wood and leather furnishings. Featuring an antique, earth-tone color palette combined with up-to-date cartography, this has become National Geographic’s bestselling World Map design. The subdued beige of the oceans is enhanced with bathymetric shading showing underwater terrain features. This style contains the highest level of detail. This map is presented in the Winkel Tripel projection, which minimizes distortion and creates a very recognizable shape of the Earth.

Decorator

The Decorator style is the brightest of the National Geographic World Map designs and is perfect for kids’ bedrooms, classrooms, and those who want a pop of color on the wall. Featuring solid colors filling each country, pale blue oceans with bathymetric shaded relief, and a black border around the whole image, this World Map is beautiful and easy-to-read. This style contains the second highest level of detail. This map is presented in the Winkel Tripel projection, which minimizes distortion and creates a very recognizable shape of the Earth.

Modern

The Modern style is the minimalist amongst National Geographic’s World Map designs. It simply presents the beautiful shape of the Earth’s land mass, in solid black, sitting on top of slate blue/gray oceans. This map also includes country names, borders, and major cities in contrasting white. This design is compatible with modern home and office décor, pairing well with glass and metal furnishings. This style contains the lowest level of detail. This map was developed using the Times projection, which features minimal distortion in the equatorial regions of the Earth.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Geographic Maps; 2021st edition (March 12, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Map ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 079229453X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0792294535
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.25 x 3.25 x 37.5 inches