National Geographic World Wall Map - Laminated (46 x 30.5 in)

National Geographic World Maps have set the highest standard for cartographic excellence since releasing their first World Map in 1922. Their unique cartographic style is characterized by stunning color palettes, proprietary typefaces, hand-drawn shaded relief, and meticulously researched content. The attention to detail and accuracy is what truly distinguishes National Geographic from other mapmakers.

Each World Map undergoes careful compilation based on the latest data sources and independent verification of disputed boundaries, borders, and territories. When this rigorous research is combined with exceptional design, the result is the finest line of World Maps currently available.

The Wall Map formats offered include: - Paper: High-quality matte poster stock printed in the USA - Laminated: Plastic gloss lamination for increased 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, presented as three panels that mount using wallpaper glue

National Geographic offers four distinctive styles of World Maps: 1. Classic: Featuring the traditional National Geographic design with blue oceans, bright color bands along country borders, and hand-drawn shaded relief. Presented in the Winkel Tripel projection. 2. Executive: A stylish Earth-tone color palette paired with up-to-date cartography, perfect for home and office décor. Showcasing bathymetric shading and presented in the Winkel Tripel projection. 3. Decorator: The brightest design, ideal for kids’ bedrooms and classrooms, with solid colors for each country and pale blue oceans with bathymetric relief. Presented in the Winkel Tripel projection. 4. Modern: A minimalist design with black land masses on slate blue/gray oceans, including country names, borders, and major cities in white. Developed using the Times projection.

National Geographic’s World Maps offer something for everyone, from traditional to modern styles, ensuring there is a perfect map for every space and taste.

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