National Geographic World Wall Map – Classic – Laminated (43.5 x 30.5 in) (National Geographic Reference Map)
$29.95
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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
Publication date : March 12, 2021
Edition : 2021st
Language : English
Print length : 1 pages
ISBN-10 : 079229453X
ISBN-13 : 978-0792294535
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 3.25 x 3.25 x 37.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #97,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #28 in World Atlases & Maps (Books) #61 in Geography (Books) #77 in United States Atlases & Maps (Books)
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13 reviews for National Geographic World Wall Map – Classic – Laminated (43.5 x 30.5 in) (National Geographic Reference Map)
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Charity –
Detailed laminated political world map
Nice quality laminated derailed map. Cartographic details are substantial. This is a durable world map that highlights political divisions instead of physical features. The physical feature, landforms world map is also available separately and highlights natural landform features rather than political boundaries. Both maps serve an individual purpose – one visualizes national boundaries and the other visualizes landform regions like deserts and mountains. Political vs physical world maps.
Shoppers_Spot –
Satisfied customer
It’s a nice big map, although you will most likely need to get it framed to hang properly. In Indian terms, it cost about USD 10 more for the framing.It was shipped to India for me in about 10 days. The packaging was simply superb, not a wrinkle on the map that was encased first, in a thin waterproof plastic sheath, then in a stiff cylindrical cardboard tube, then in a large thick cuboidal cardboard container with more than adequate packing material. Absolutely no problems on that front.About the map itself I had some confusion about the size, with different reviews mentioning different sizes. The one is have is 43.5 x 30.5 inches, or 110 x 77 cm. It will reflect light a bit, but that is not a major issue for me. It contains all sorts of information beyond cities and political boundaries… For instance, there is a sub-map of land use and vegetation patterns, another of population density, a list of the 8 largest countries by size (I never realized Algeria was that big), time zones, ocean currents, trade winds, intact submaps of Antarctica and the north pole regions…There is discreet yet prominent National Geographic yellow rectangle branding at the bottom centre, so viewers will know its the real thing. I find it very nice.
Amazon Customer –
Laminated is good
Great laminated map of the world. Incredibly, it includes all seven continents, not like the cheaper competitors that will only give you four or five. Also, the oceans are labeled – fantastic! It also included labels for ALL countries that have vowels in their names. The geographers at NatGeo are really top notch.
Dino C. Kimbrel –
Decent World Map
Great for school homework and helps with global knowledge.
Daphne –
For research
A great tool and location knowledge to track a traveling family member.
kathleen h. –
Our changing world
While watching news coverage of global events I was shocked at how little I knew about world geography. This map provides me a visual perspective that enables me to understand a bit clearer.
SHWgin –
Best map for my room wall
I bought this map to replace my current paper one that is not laminated. This is way better because i can circle my destinations with whiteboard markers and easily wipe them off thereafter. The fonts are super clear and high-definition, even for the tiny ones. The small fonts is one thing which most other maps fail to print properly. I bought this map because it is by Nat Geo and i trust its quality. I wasn’t disappointed when i received it. It is thinly laminated but still good quality and carefully rolled up and shipped to me in an Amazon box full of paper stuffings to protect it from shipping damage. It unrolled well and it did not have strong rolls that hindered me putting it up on my wall. Now i am so happy looking at it each time i walk past my wall. I recommend this medium sized map to anyone who wants one!
slb –
Great map!
Exactly what my son wanted for his room. It’s large and laminated and updated. Would recommend.
Frequent buyer –
The paper the map is printed on is very thin – it won’t last long on my classroom wall, which is a pity because it was quite expensive. It won’t survive grubby fingers or being taken down and put back up again. Bit of a rip-off (excuse the pun).
Kai –
The lamination is flimsy and very glossy (as opposed to a matte finish, which would have been much more ideal).It has a few visible scuff marks, and the thin lamination means that the edges curl in slightly if you only stick it at its corners.A laminated National Geographic map I had delivered from a local retailer is of much better quality.
Joao Guilherme Gomes de Barros e Silva –
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Mamande9 –
Good map, but does have small print. It can be a bit hard to read, but still great purchase. We will use it for homeschooling,
Amazon Kunde –
Da ich mein Leben lang auf dem Globus unterwegs war, ist es sehr gebrauchsvoll meinen Kinder, Familie und Freunden zu zeigen, wo in der Welt ich mal Fuss gesetzt hatte.