National Geographic World Map

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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.

Details:

  • 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
  • Printed in the USA on durable waterproof, tear-resistant synthetic paper to withstand repeated folding
  • Folded size: 4.25" x 9.25"
  • Flat size: 18.5" x 25.25"
  • Weight: 3 oz
  • Page count: 2
  • Brand : National Geographic
  • Country of Origin : United States of America
  • Web ID: 24ETGUWRLDMPXXXXXGEN
  • SKU: 26323633
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