Overview
National Geographic's World Classic Political Standard Map has a vivid color palette that places the subdued shades of the continents' against the rich blue ocean backdrop. The nations are colored with a grey shade that is framed by striking colors that divide the continents on this political map. The oceans are given a sophisticated texture, with a mix of light and dark blues that show the shallow and deep depths of the waters. The North and South Polar Regions are depicted in separate insets in the top corners of the map, along with planet's vegetation/land use and population density in the map's bottom corners. The World Classic Political Standard Map overflows with geographical information that is presented in an appealing way that makes it a great addition to your home, school or business. The map will weather time with its double sided lamination that helps it retain its quality for years to come.
National Geographic
National Geographic is regarded as one of the world's foremost authorities on geography. For almost a century, the society has been making political, physical and thematic maps with great cartographic merit. The society uses modern digital mapping techniques to enhance the geography of these high quality cartographic charts. Since 1998, National Geographic has officially switched over to the Winkel Tripel Map Projection to try to mitigate the spatial distortion inherent to maps. The National Geographic organization aims to craft products that "inspire people to care about and explore the world" through extensive research of the planet's relief and upholding a rigorous standard of cartographic excellence. The society's passion for accuracy in portraying the world has helped maintain their first-rate status as one of the best resources for geographic concerns.