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Paros & Antiparos at 1:40, 000 on a contoured, GPS compatible hiking map published by Terrain Cartography group together with Skai Maps, & printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant Polyart plastic paper, with extensive tourist information. Topography is very well presented by contours, enhanced by spot heights, subtle relief shading & additional altitude colouring. Contour interval, unless indicated below to the contrary, is 20m. National parks & other protected areas are marked. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabet. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks. Hiking trails are graded between main routes & narrow trails. A wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest & recreational facilities, with main sights clearly highlighted. Most titles distinguish between sandy & pebble beaches; some also indicate beaches with natural shade and/or the type of sea bed. Road network is very clearly graded according to width & the type of surface, distinguishing between good & rough dirt roads. Distances are marked on most small local roads, as well as locations of petrol stations and/or tyre repair workshops. Scenic routes are highlighted. Each map also shows which ports are served by ferry services. Map legend & all the text include English. In this title: street plan of Parikia at 1:4, 000.

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GPS - Global Positioning System - Global position using satellites

Paper - A thin sheet mainly used for writing. Available in a variety of colours. Made mainly from wood pulp.

Plastic - A generic term for a synthetic product used in the manufacture of products

Hiking - An outdoor activity envolving walking in nature

Waterproof - Resistant to water, usualy specified by depth in metres

Natural - not manmade

Network - A link and communication between things. Often computers or people.

Small - something that takes up less space than normal.

Road - a manmade lane or a path that is used to speed up travel.

Resistant - Something that can repel against something.

Altitude - Something that can be quite high in relation to sea or ground level.

Width - The measurement of something from one side to the other.

Wide - Something with a large width.

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