{"product_id":"national-geographic-world-wall-map-decorator-laminated-46-x-30-5-in","title":"National Geographic World Wall Map - Decorator - Laminated (46 X 30.5 In)","description":"\u003cp\u003eExpertly researched and designed, National Geographic's World Wall Map is the authoritative map of the world by which other reference maps are measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColorful \u003ci\u003eDecorator\u003c\/i\u003e style\u003c\/b\u003e map with vibrant color palette that fills each country for easy identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBackground shows mountain ranges\u003c\/b\u003e and valleys in subtle shaded relief with mountain ranges labeled \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMajor water bodies\u003c\/b\u003e including rivers, lakes, glaciers, oceans, seas, gulfs, bays, straits, and bathymetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClearly defined international boundaries\u003c\/b\u003e, cities, islands, airports, and physical features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThousands of place names\u003c\/b\u003e carefully and artfully placed to maintain legibility in heavily populated areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUp-to-date international boundaries\u003c\/b\u003e and territorial control reflect de facto status on the ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMeticulously researched\u003c\/b\u003e using multiple authoritative sources including the U.N., U.S. Board on Geographic Names, and policies of individual governments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccurate place names\u003c\/b\u003e use a combination of conventional English names, official national names, and standard transliterations for non-Latin alphabets. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrawn in Winkel Tripel projection\u003c\/b\u003e with distortions minimized unlike other World maps (e.g. Greenland is shown the same size as Argentina, not South America)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorner inset maps\u003c\/b\u003e feature vegetation, land use, population density, and north and south polar regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap Scale = 1:29,802,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheet Size = 46\" x 30.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Geographic Maps:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Founded in 1915 as the Cartographic Group, the first division of National Geographic, National Geographic Maps has been responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking.Today, National Geographic Maps continues this mission by creating the world's best wall maps, recreation maps, atlases, and globes which inspire people to care about and explore their world.","brand":"National Geographic Maps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620435923218,"sku":"9780792283096","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_17d79b52-7383-4838-9e9a-6356e72406cd.jpg?v=1737283102","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/national-geographic-world-wall-map-decorator-laminated-46-x-30-5-in","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}