National Geographic Theatre of Military Operations in Luzon - Published 1899

This black and white historical map illustrates the Theatre of Military Operations in Luzon during the Spanish-American War. Published in June 1899, this is a unique piece for collectors and those interested in the history of the Philippines.

National Geographic Theater of War in Europe, Africa and Western Asia - Published 1942

Published in July 1942 with the article "Western Front Map Embraces Three Continents," this extraordinary work is a must-have for World War II buffs. A striking piece, both visually, with its colorful relief shading, and historically.

National Geographic Political Subdivisions of India - Published 1946

Because the hundreds of political subdivisions of India are so complex, this outline map was prepared to amplify the map of India and Burma which appeared in the same issue. Published in April 1946 with three articles on India, these historical maps capture the region known then as India a year before the independent countries of India and Pakistan were formed.

National Geographic Map of North Eastern China - Published 1900

The first map of China printed by National Geographic, this historic black and white map is a true collector's item. Published in September 1900, it features translations of common terms and items of note such as the Great Wall and imperial tomb sites.

National Geographic China and Its Territories - Published 1912

Discover China at a turning point in its history. In 1912, over 2,000 years of imperial rule ended as the last emperor of the Qing dynasty abdicated and the Republic of China was born. This beautiful map appeared in National Geographic Magazine in October of 1912, along with three articles on China including "The Most Extraordinary City in the World: Notes on Lhasa - The Mecca of the Buddhist Faith." A perfect companion for the maps of China published in 1945, 1964, and 1991.

National Geographic Bible Lands, and the Cradle of Western Civilization - Published 1946

A must-have for Bible scholars and a perfect companion to the Bible Lands map of 1938, this informative map holds an abundance of details about the history of the region. Appearing in National Geographic in December 1946 alongside the article "Syria and Lebanon Taste Freedom," this work captures both the cradle of western civilization in Biblical times and the Holy Land of the late 1940s.

National Geographic Bible Lands, and the Cradle of Western Civilization - Published 1938

This instructive map is great for collectors or anyone interested in the lands of the Bible. Multiple inset maps detail historical periods such as the route of the Exodus and the Crusades, and the main map contains historical facts as well as information about archaeological finds. Published in December 1938, the map accompanied the article "Change Comes to Bible Lands."

National Geographic Asia, and Adjacent Areas - Published 1942

Battles were raging in Asia, Europe, and Africa at the time of this map's publication in December 1943. International boundaries on this map are as of September 1, 1939, the day Germany invaded Poland.

National Geographic Asia - Published 1933

Collectors will treasure the intricate detail of this ambitious map of Asia. Printed in December 1933 with the article "Afghanistan Makes Haste Slowly," this work features an inset with the names of countries in English and the national language.

National Geographic Russia Political Wall Map - Laminated (30.25 x 23.5 inches)

National Geographic's political map of Russia and the independent states of the former Soviet Union is one of the most authoritative maps of region. This Classic style wall map features a bright color palette with blue oceans and the country's terrain detailed in stunning shaded relief that has been a hallmark of National Geographic maps for over 75 years. Thousands of place names, accurate political boundaries, bodies of water, and major infrastructure networks such as roadways, airports, canals, oil pipelines, and railroads are detailed. Coastal bathymetry is shown with depth curves and soundings, and the boundaries of Northern Sea shipping routes are marked as well. Coverage also includes Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Japan, as well as portions of Germany, Poland, Iran, Pakistan, and China. 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 fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

National Geographic Korean Peninsula Political Wall Map - Laminated (23.25 x 35.75 inches)

Amid increasingly combative rhetoric from Pyongyang, North Korea, do you know where its underground nuclear test site or missile launch centers are located? Are you aware that the South Korean government has begun a program to move its federal offices and personnel from Seoul to a new location? National Geographic's Korean Peninsula map provides this and much more information about this conflicted peninsula.National Geographic Maps' Korean Peninsula wall map is one of the most authoritative maps of the Koreas. The peninsula's rugged terrain is expertly depicted in shaded relief, including the elevation of prominent mountains and ocean depths in meters. This edition clearly portrays both countries and uses the latest system for transcribing South Korean place-names from the Korean alphabet. In great detail, it delineates the latest administrative divisions of both countries along with the July 27, 1953 Military Demarcation Line—the historic demarcation line between the two Koreas. The map also portrays the transportation grid of both countries, including South Korea's high-speed passenger railway network.The signature Classic style map uses a bright, easy to read color palette featuring blue oceans and stunning shaded relief that has been featured on National Geographic wall maps for over 75 years.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 fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

National Geographic Japan Political Wall Map - Laminated (25 x 29 inches)

The signature Classic style map of Japan features a bright color palette with blue oceans and the country's terrain detailed in stunning shaded relief that has been a hallmark of National Geographic wall maps for over 75 years. The map includes thousands of place names, accurate boundaries, national parks, and major infrastructure networks such as roads, highways, airports, and railroads. Coastal bathymetry is shown with depth curves and soundings. Inset maps provide detail of Japan's Southern Outer Islands and the Ryukyu Islands. Information about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami is included as well.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 fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

National Geographic Iraq Political Wall Map - Laminated (28.25 x 24.25 inches)

National Geographic's Classic style map of Iraq is one of the most detailed and comprehensive maps available of this historic country in the heart of the Fertile Crescent. With its vivid color palette and accurate shaded relief, this wall map is as attractive as it is functional. Iraq is shown in its entirety along with bordering areas of Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan and Turkey. Hundreds of place names are displayed in an easy-to-read font in addition to cartographic patterns depicting deserts, lava fields, swamps, dry salt lakes and intermittent lakes. Major infrastructure networks such as highways, roads, aqueducts, canals, oil fields and pipelines, railroads and airports are also mapped.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 fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

National Geographic India Political Wall Map - Laminated (23.5 x 30.25 inches)

As attractive as it is functional, National Geographic's Classic style political map of India is one of the most detailed and comprehensive maps ever published for India and southern Asia. It includes India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Tajikistan, and portions of China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar. The India map is punctuated with thousands of place names, and embellished with shaded relief which highlights the region's dramatic topography in such places as the Tibetan Plateau and the Himalaya. Also shown are the country's infrastructures, including airports, railroads, super highways, canals, major oil fields and pipelines, canals, and more.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 fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

National Geographic China Political Wall Map - Laminated (30.25 x 23.5 inches)

National Geographic's Classic style map of China is one of the most authoritative maps of the country. Coverage also includes bordering areas of neighboring countries, the entire Korean Peninsula, Taiwan and some Japanese Islands along with the East and South China Seas. This map features thousands of place names, including primary and secondary towns, accurate boundaries and clearly defined international borders, transportation infrastructure such as airports, highways and railroads and the Great Wall. Physical geography details include shaded relief and cartographic patterns are used to depict glaciers, sand and swamps.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 fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

National Geographic Asia Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map - Laminated (33.25 x 38 inches)

National Geographic's Executive map of Asia uses a antique-style color palette that fits with any decor. This stunning wall map covers the entire continent, with shaded relief, colorful international borders and infrastructure features such as roads, railroads, airports and canals. Also displayed are glaciers, areas of sand, lava fields, intermittent and dry lakes, swamps and areas below sea level. Country capitals and other cities are labeled with easy-to-read fonts. Oceans, seas and other major bodies of water are shown with depth curves. An inset map provides detail of New Guinea and Bismarck Archipelago. The English translation for many geographic terms is shown in a user friendly index.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 fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

National Geographic Afghanistan, Pakistan Wall Map - Laminated (21.5 x 32.5 inches)

National Geographic's map of Afghanistan and Pakistan is the most accurate and detailed reference map available for the region, covering these two countries as well as Tajikistan and parts of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, India and Iran. This Classic style wall map uses a bright and vibrant color palette and precise shaded relief, making it as attractive as it is educational. Accurate political boundaries are displayed on the map, including in the disputed area of Kashmir. Pinpointed are thousands of cities and towns, mountain ranges, national parks, glaciers, swamps, areas of sand, oil fields, highways and other roads, international and domestic airports, canals, railroads and waterways, including intermittent and dry salt lakes.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 fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

National Geographic Southeast Asia Political Wall Map - (38 x 32 inches)

National Geographic's Classic style political map of Southeast Asia features clearly defined international boundaries, thousands of place names, waterbodies, airports, major highways and roads, national parks, and much more. Also shown are the region's updated infrastructures, including major oil fields and pipelines; high-speed passenger railway lines; and even China's spaceport, Xichang Satellite Launch Center. Significant cultural and historic sites, such as Angkor, Cambodia, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage site, also appear on the map. The tasteful color palette, shaded relief, and bathymetric data make this map as attractive as it is functional.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 fames can be much lighter and less expensive.

National Geographic Map of Discovery, Eastern Hemisphere Wall Map (19 x 21 inches)

The colorful and vibrant Map of Discovery of the Eastern Hemisphere wall map makes a unique conversation piece for any library, study, or office. Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia are depicted in this mural by famed American painter N.C. Wyeth. Completed in 1927, it is one of five murals entitled "The Romance of Discovery" that Wyeth painted for Hubbard Memorial Hall, the National Geographic Society's first formal library. The painting includes the historic routes of notable explorers.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Japan Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map (25 x 29.25 inches) On Demand

National Geographic's Executive style political map of Japan features thousands of place names, accurate boundaries, national parks, and major infrastructure networks such as roads, highways, airports, and railroads. Inset maps provide detail of Japan's Southern Outer Islands and Nansei Shoto (Ryukyu Islands). Information about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami is included as well. This attractive map is rendered with an antique color palette, stunning shaded relief, and the cartographic accuracy National Geographic is renowned for. The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Korean Peninsula Political Wall Map (23.25 x 35.75 inches)

Amid increasingly combative rhetoric from Pyongyang, North Korea, do you know where its underground nuclear test site or missile launch centers are located? Are you aware that the South Korean government has begun a program to move its federal offices and personnel from Seoul to a new location? National Geographic's Korean Peninsula map provides this and much more information about this conflicted peninsula.National Geographic Maps' Korean Peninsula wall map is one of the most authoritative maps of the Koreas. The peninsula's rugged terrain is expertly depicted in shaded relief, including the elevation of prominent mountains and ocean depths in meters. This edition clearly portrays both countries and uses the latest system for transcribing South Korean place-names from the Korean alphabet. In great detail, it delineates the latest administrative divisions of both countries along with the July 27, 1953 Military Demarcation Line—the historic demarcation line between the two Koreas. The map also portrays the transportation grid of both countries, including South Korea's high-speed passenger railway network.The signature Classic style map uses a bright, easy to read color palette featuring blue oceans and stunning shaded relief that has been featured on National Geographic wall maps for over 75 years.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Japan Political Wall Map (25 x 29 inches)

The signature Classic style map of Japan features a bright color palette with blue oceans and the country's terrain detailed in stunning shaded relief that has been a hallmark of National Geographic wall maps for over 75 years. The map includes thousands of place names, accurate boundaries, national parks, and major infrastructure networks such as roads, highways, airports, and railroads. Coastal bathymetry is shown with depth curves and soundings. Inset maps provide detail of Japan's Southern Outer Islands and the Ryukyu Islands. Information about the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami is included as well.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Iraq Political Wall Map (28.25 x 24.25 inches)

National Geographic's Classic style map of Iraq is one of the most detailed and comprehensive maps available of this historic country in the heart of the Fertile Crescent. With its vivid color palette and accurate shaded relief, this wall map is as attractive as it is functional. Iraq is shown in its entirety along with bordering areas of Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan and Turkey. Hundreds of place names are displayed in an easy-to-read font in addition to cartographic patterns depicting deserts, lava fields, swamps, dry salt lakes and intermittent lakes. Major infrastructure networks such as highways, roads, aqueducts, canals, oil fields and pipelines, railroads and airports are also mapped.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Iran Political Wall Map (30.25 x 23.5 inches)

National Geographic's political map of Iran is one of the most authoritative and detailed maps available for this country that is heir to one of the world's oldest civilizations. This Classic style wall map features a bright color palette and stunning shaded relief that has been a hallmark of National Geographic maps for over 75 years. Thousands of place names, accurate political boundaries, national parks, mountain peaks and passes, swamps, deserts, lava fields, dry lakes and major infrastructure networks such as highways and roads, airports, railroads, oil fields and pipelines, and canals are detailed. Significant bodies of water, such as the Persian Gulf, Caspian Sea and Strait of Hormuz are shown with coastal bathymetry using depth curves and soundings. Coverage also includes Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and parts of Syria. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Armenia.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Asia Political Antique Style 'Executive' Wall Map (33.25 x 38 inches)

National Geographic's Executive map of Asia uses a antique-style color palette that fits with any decor. This stunning wall map covers the entire continent, with shaded relief, colorful international borders and infrastructure features such as roads, railroads, airports and canals. Also displayed are glaciers, areas of sand, lava fields, intermittent and dry lakes, swamps and areas below sea level. Country capitals and other cities are labeled with easy-to-read fonts. Oceans, seas and other major bodies of water are shown with depth curves. An inset map provides detail of New Guinea and Bismarck Archipelago. The English translation for many geographic terms is shown in a user friendly index.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Afghanistan, Pakistan Wall Map (21.5 x 32.5 inches)

National Geographic's map of Afghanistan and Pakistan is the most accurate and detailed reference map available for the region, covering these two countries as well as Tajikistan and parts of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China, India and Iran. This Classic style wall map uses a bright and vibrant color palette and precise shaded relief, making it as attractive as it is educational. Accurate political boundaries are displayed on the map, including in the disputed area of Kashmir. Pinpointed are thousands of cities and towns, mountain ranges, national parks, glaciers, swamps, areas of sand, oil fields, highways and other roads, international and domestic airports, canals, railroads and waterways, including intermittent and dry salt lakes.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic India Political Wall Map (23.5 x 30.25 inches)

As attractive as it is functional, National Geographic's Classic style political map of India is one of the most detailed and comprehensive maps ever published for India and southern Asia. It includes India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Tajikistan, and portions of China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Myanmar. The India map is punctuated with thousands of place names, and embellished with shaded relief which highlights the region's dramatic topography in such places as the Tibetan Plateau and the Himalaya. Also shown are the country's infrastructures, including airports, railroads, super highways, canals, major oil fields and pipelines, canals, and more.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Middle East Political Wall Map (30.25 x 23.5 inches)

National Geographic's map of the Middle East covers a broad geographic area ranging from northern Africa through the Fertile Crescent to the western edge of China and India. Includes complete coverage of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Oman, Cyprus, and Eritrea. Also includes parts of India, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti.Features thousands of place names, accurate political boundaries, archeological sites, and major infrastructure networks such as roads, canals, ferry routes, airports, and railroads. The region's diverse terrain is detailed through accurate shaded relief, coastal bathymetry, and symbolism for water features and other land forms. Elevations of major peaks and depth soundings are expressed in meters. The signature Classic style map uses a bright, easy to read color palette featuring blue oceans and stunning shaded relief that has been featured on National Geographic wall maps for over 75 years.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Asia Political Wall Map - (33.25 x 38 inches)

National Geographic's map of Asia is as attractive as it is functional. The entire continent is rendered in the Classic style with colorful, clearly defined international borders, shaded relief, and easy-to-read fonts. Place names, bodies of water, airports, major roadways, and railroads, as well as cartographic patterns used to depict sand, lava fields, swamps, dry salt lakes, intermittent lakes, salt deserts, glaciers, and areas below sea level are shown as well. Ocean features and currents, as well as depth curves and soundings add context to the continent's extensive coastline and the diverse human populations that inhabit those shores and surrounding islands. An inset map provides detail of New Guinea and Bismarck Archipelago.

National Geographic Russia Political Wall Map (30.25 x 23.5 inches)

National Geographic's political map of Russia and the independent states of the former Soviet Union is one of the most authoritative maps of region. This Classic style wall map features a bright color palette with blue oceans and the country's terrain detailed in stunning shaded relief that has been a hallmark of National Geographic maps for over 75 years. Thousands of place names, accurate political boundaries, bodies of water, and major infrastructure networks such as roadways, airports, canals, oil pipelines, and railroads are detailed. Coastal bathymetry is shown with depth curves and soundings, and the boundaries of Northern Sea shipping routes are marked as well. Coverage also includes Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Japan, as well as portions of Germany, Poland, Iran, Pakistan, and China. The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Holy Land Political Wall Map (22.25 x 33 inches)

National Geographic's Holy Land wall map provides a fascinating in-depth look at the faiths, peoples, and politics that have shaped this historic region. This detailed political map is overlayed with facts about significant religious sites. Information on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as historical periods from the Stone and Bronze ages to the Islamic period through 1917 make this as much an educational tool as an attractive work of cartographic art. Cities, bodies of water, geographical features, ruins, Israeli settlements, and more are noted, as are transportation infrastructure such as highways, roads, railroads, canals, and airports. Coverage includes Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Israel.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic China Political Wall Map (30.25 x 23.5 inches)

National Geographic's Classic style map of China is one of the most authoritative maps of the country. Coverage also includes bordering areas of neighboring countries, the entire Korean Peninsula, Taiwan and some Japanese Islands along with the East and South China Seas. This map features thousands of place names, including primary and secondary towns, accurate boundaries and clearly defined international borders, transportation infrastructure such as airports, highways and railroads and the Great Wall. Physical geography details include shaded relief and cartographic patterns are used to depict glaciers, sand and swamps.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Pacific Ocean Floor Wall Map (31.75 x 20.75 inches)

Explore the ridges, vents, deep sea life, and terrain of the Pacific with this physical map of the ocean floor. Includes the Mariana Trench (the deepest place on Earth) and the Aleutian Trench, along with hundreds of islands labeled by their sovereignty.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Indian Country Wall Map (31.25 x 20.25 inches)

For five centuries, Indian territories have been contested on battlefields, legislated in Congress, and studied in classrooms. National Geographic's map shows Indian reservations, tribal entities, trust lands, and locations of major festivals and pow-wows. Also includes photos and short biographies of notable Indians through history, and a series of four maps showing how Native American lands have lost territory from 1775 to the present. An excellent complement to our Indian Cultures of North America map.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Mount Everest 50th Anniversary: 2 sided Wall Map (31.25 x 20.25 inches)

As seen in the May 2003 issue of National Geographic, this double-sided map celebrates the 50th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary's ascent to the summit of Mt. Everest. Side one features a digital rendering of Mount Everest created from infrared images taken by the space shuttle combined with stereo photographs taken from a jet aircraft. The work of generations of surveyors—stretching back to the days of George Everest himself—undergirds like bedrock this most detailed digital model of Mount Everest. The reverse side shows a map of Sagarmatha National Park and surrounding areas. Inset maps and informative sidebars describe the Sherpas, special locations in the area, the growth in visitors to the region, and the routes taken by famous Everest expeditions.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.

National Geographic Middle East Political Wall Map - Laminated (30.25 x 23.5 inches)

National Geographic's map of the Middle East covers a broad geographic area ranging from northern Africa through the Fertile Crescent to the western edge of China and India. Includes complete coverage of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Oman, Cyprus, and Eritrea. Also includes parts of India, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti.Features thousands of place names, accurate political boundaries, archeological sites, and major infrastructure networks such as roads, canals, ferry routes, airports, and railroads. The region's diverse terrain is detailed through accurate shaded relief, coastal bathymetry, and symbolism for water features and other land forms. Elevations of major peaks and depth soundings are expressed in meters. The signature Classic style map uses a bright, easy to read color palette featuring blue oceans and stunning shaded relief that has been featured on National Geographic wall maps for over 75 years.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 fames can be much lighter and less expensive.