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National Geographic's "The Earth's Moon" is like having an atlas and almanac in one. This incredibly informative wall map features detailed depictions of the entire surface of the moon with a selective index showing the named physical features. Diagrams show the moon's orbital paths, rotation around Earth, librations, how solar and lunar eclipses occur, and how the moon affects Earth's tides. The phases of the moon are detailed along with the features visible in each phase. Craters, mountain ranges, highlands, seas, rays, and other physical features are described, as are the moon's physical properties, moon lore, and more. Comparisons to the moons of other planets in our solar system and information on the Apollo Missions is included as well. This map is both an attractive object of art and a handy reference tool for anyone interested in astronomy. The map is packaged in a two inch diameter tube with a label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.Sheet Size = 42.5" x 28.5"

As far as we can see with our ever-improving telescopes, there are at least a hundred billion galaxies arrayed throughout the universe. Each, like the Milky Way, is an island galaxy containing billions of stars. This map uses graphic leaps of scales to show how our solar system fits within the vastness of the universe. The map also includes a universe timeline and a description of its evolution.The map is packaged in a two inch diameter tube with a label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.Sheet Size = 31.25" x 20.25"

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 diameter tube with a label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.Map Scale = 1:12,376,000Sheet Size = 30.25" x 23.5"

National Geographic's map of Central America is as attractive as it is functional. The signature Classic style features a bright, easy to read color palette with blue oceans and the region'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, archeological sites, and major infrastructure networks such as roads, canals, ferry routes, airports, and railroads. Coastal bathymetry, and symbolism for water features and other land forms, as well as elevations, depth curves, and soundings are shown. Coverage includes the countries of Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. The map is packaged in a two inch diameter tube with a label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.Map Scale = 1:2,524,000Sheet Size = 28.75" x 22.25"

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 diameter tube with a label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.Map Scale = 1:405,500Sheet Size = 22.25" x 33"

Expertly researched and designed, National Geographic's World Wall Map is the authoritative map of the world by which other reference maps are measured. Product Features: Signature Classic style map with bright, easy to read color palette with blue oceans and colorful bordersBackground 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 bathymetryClearly defined international boundaries, cities, islands, airports, and physical featuresThousands of place names carefully and artfully placed to maintain legibility in heavily populated areasUp-to-date international boundaries and territorial control reflect de facto status on the groundMeticulously 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 (e.g. Greenland is shown the same size as Argentina, not South America)Corner inset maps feature vegetation, land use, population density, and north and south polar regionsThe map is packaged in a two inch diameter tube with a label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.Map Scale = 1:31,900,000Sheet Size = 43.5" x 30.5"

National Geographic's Decorator style map of the United States features rich, attractive color fills that bring any room or classroom to life. The map clearly highlights the differences in the urban and physical geography of each state, and national parks are outlined with eye-catching green vignettes. All 50 States are featured including insets for Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands. An inset demonstrating the relative size of Alaska is shown as well. All major cities, transportation routes, State boundaries, inland waterways, and mountain ranges are clearly displayed and labeled.The map is packaged in a two inch diameter tube with a label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information.Map Scale = 1:4,468,000Sheet Size = 43.5" x 30.5"