Impressive & informative physical maps of the world which very successfully combine physical relief with vegetation or terrain colouring & well displayed names of countries & their boundaries. Excellent relief shading presents the mountainous areas in almost 3-D effect. Peak symbols help to identify the highest mountain on each continent or in various countries. 18 different combinations of colouring & graphics show various types of vegetation & terrain: tundra & glaciers or ice caps; coniferous, mixed or rain forests; savannah, grassland or steppe; sand or rocky deserts, lava fields & salt lakes, arable l&, etc. Country names & their boundaries are clearly displayed, with town symbols indicating national &, where possible, state or provincial capitals. Within USA, Canada, Brazil & Australia state or provincial boundaries are also shown. On oceans, in addition to different shades of colouring, numerous depth figures are provided. Central Pacific, from Siberia/ Alaska to New Zeal&, is repeated on both sides of the maps for better presentation of that region. Clocks indicate time difference from GMT (but without the maps showing the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). Projection is Van der Grinten. ...

Brightly coloured political maps of the world from Maps International available in four sizes, a variety of formats & even with the continents turned upside-down for a different approach to how the world is represented on maps!
Sizes: small (69.5x 53.5cm), medium (102x 72cm), large (136x 100cm), & extra large (198x 123cm). Encapsulated maps, with hanging strips or framed may be slightly larger than the sizes"ed above. For exact measurements & other comments please see individual descriptions.FORMAT: on paper, encapsulated, with hanging strips, or framed
- mounted either on pin board or on magnetic board. PRESENTATION: countries are shown in vivid colours against light blue oceans. Country names are in large, clearly legible print. English versions for capitals & most city names are used. Within USA, Canada, Brazil & Australia internal state or provincial boundaries are indicated. Central Pacific, from Alaska/ Siberia to New Zeal&, is repeated on both sides of the map for better presentation of that region. The maps have well designed relief shading to show mountainous areas like the Rockies or the Andes, enhancing the overall presentation, particularly on the large & extra large sizes. The colouring of the oceans shows different depths. Projection is Van der Grinten. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). Small, medium & large sizes have a panel of country flags under the map.PLEASE NOTE: the two larger versions (large & extra large) have more information on them than the two smaller ones (medium & small)
- more cities & more geographical features, e.g. rivers, etc.* This design is also available as a *desk pad*, one of the most popular items we sell in our London shop
- to view it, please enter `desk pad` in the search box above.



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Political map of the world from Michelin, 144 x 100cm (4’7” x 3’3” approx.), with pleasant subdued colours of different countries contrasted against light blue oceans, & presented with panels of country flags above & below the map. Country names are in large, clearly legible print. English versions of names are used throughout. Within some larger countries such as USA, Canada & Brazil or Australia internal state or provincial boundaries are indicated. Central Pacific, from Alaska/ Siberia to New Zeal&, is repeated on both sides of the map for better presentation of that region. The map has well drawn relief shading to show the mountainous areas like the Rockies or the Andes, enhancing the overall presentation. The colouring of the oceans shows different depths & the extent of the polar ice cap is indicated. Projection is Van der Grinten. Two insets show Antarctica & the Arctic, both annotated with dates of various exploratory expeditions. Also provided is a panel indicating time zones. * The map is available on paper, encapsulated, or framed & mounted either on a magnetic board or on a pin board. ...

National Geographic Society’s “ Classic” political maps of the world with the publishers’ characteristic lay-out providing an attractive alternative to the more conventional world maps, countries in white but defined by different colour borders, oceans in bright blue, plus interesting additional features. FORMATS
- the maps are available on paper or encapsulated for greater durability & write-on-wipe-off surface, plus for selected sizes mounted on pin board & framed.SIZES
- the maps are available in four different sizes for the Atlantic-centred versions: 91x 61cm, 110x 77cm, 178x 123cm & 279x 193cm, plus in two sizes for the Pacific-centred versions: 116.5x 77.5cm & 186x 122cm. Measurements of the encapsulated & framed versions will vary slightly from the above sizes.PRESENTATION
- All place names are in the English versions. On land subtle relief shading is added to show the topography; peak heights are given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia internal state/provincial borders are marked. On the oceans depth are shown in metres & arrows indicate the direction of prevailing winds as well as of hot & cold currents, many shown with names. Four insets present the Arctic & the Antarctic, plus vegetation/land use & population density. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the maps indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The maps also include a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles.PLEASE NOTE: the enlarged & the 3-sheet versions are simply enlargements of the standard size, with larger print & more spectacular overall effect but without additional cities or other information.


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National Geographic Society’s “ Decorator” series of political maps of the world with pale blue oceans pleasantly contrasting with the darker shades used for countries, plus additional insets showing vegetation & physical geography. FORMAT &

Sizes: the maps are available on paper or encapsulated & in two

Sizes: 116 x 75.5cm (45.5” x 29.5” approx) & 185.5 x 122cm (73” x 48” approx) on paper but slightly larger when encapsulated.PRESENTATION: relief shading used for mountain chains on land masses is very effectively extended to the floor of the oceans, showing continental shelves & numerous ridges, many with names. Elevation for mountain peaks is given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia internal administrative boundaries & names of states/provinces are shown. The two Polar Regions are presented as insets in the top corners, while at the bottom two colourful maps of the world show vegetation cover & landforms (physical geography). Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map also provides a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles.



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Cloth-backed reproduction from the Old Folding Maps of a political map of the world published by Edward Stanford in 1884 with Pacific Ocean at its centre. Country boundaries, drawn in different colours, present Europe & Africa very different from today, Asia with many changes mainly in the Middle East, but the Americas mostly unchanged. A particularly interesting feature of the map is the difference in the presentation of the two Polar Regions: the Arctic Ocean with most of its coastline already there, whilst the Antarctic is still in the early stages of exploration & only segments of its coast already mapped. Latitude & longitude lines are at 10° intervals; the map is drawn on a Mercator’s projection. Each individual cloth-backed map is sold folded in a colourful case covered with a unique design marbled paper – no two cases are identical.PLEASE NOTE: this title is also available as a paper wall map in two different sizes as part of the “ Stanfords Classics Collection of Historical Maps”. To see the full list of other titles in the series of cloth-backed reproductions from Old Folding Maps please click on the series link. ...

This is brilliantly British trivia! From Land`s End to John O` Groats, test your knowledge of all things that are great about Britain. Each box contains 80 baffling trivia cards, a great gift or something to bring the family together! This trivia box is part of our best selling Worldly Wise collection featuring all things fun & trivial about the world around us! ...

Put a hat on & find out who, what or where in the world you are by asking Yes or no questions. The passenger that collects the most cards wins! each back contains 8 card hearts & a variety of 120 cards. Perfect for almost endless fun & bringing the family together. This game is part of our best selling worldly wise collection featuring all things fun & trivial about the world around us. ...

Have the whole family howling with this Shout Out game by Talking Tables. Do you know a French word beginning with L, a country beginning with D or an Italian food beginning with P? Raise your voice & have a raucous time by shouting out your worldly knowledge. The first person to shout out correctly wins the stick! This game is part of our best selling Worldly Wise collection featuring all things fun & trivial about the world around us! ...

Travel the world from the confort of your own home. From Australia to zambia, show off your worldly knowledge with family & friends! Each pack contains 80 octagonal question cards, perfect for putting each other to the test! This trivia box is part of our best selling worldly wise collection featuring all things fun & trivial about the world around us. ...