National Geographic World Decorator Map, Laminated, 46" x 30.5"

"Expertly researched and designed, National Geographic's World Wall Map is the authoritative map of the world by which other reference maps are measured. Colorful Decorator style map with vibrant color palette that fills each country for easy identification. 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. 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. Special Shipping Information: Item ships separately from other items in your order. Item cannot ship to a P.O. Box, APO, FPO or PPO. Item is not eligible for expedited or international shipping. You may initiate a return for unused items within 30 days, if the items are in original packaging with all original materials included with the shipment."