World Map 1988

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This World Map, first published on the National Geographic centennial in December 1988, accompanied an article called, "Earth 88: Will We Mend Our Earth?" The world map combines th e classic National Geographic cartographic style with several inset maps to provide a comprehensive look at our planet. New insets for this map included stunningly realistic physical maps for the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, and updated Religions of the World, and Population maps.The 1988 World map features:• Classic National Geographic cartography and detail, with vivid country borders• Thousands of place names, including country capitals• Insets for the Arctic and Antarctic regions• Dramatic physical earth insets for the Eastern and Western Hemispheres• Insets for Population, and Religions of the World• Relief shading to visualize mountain rangesCoverage Area: The World, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Oceania, AntarcticaThis World Map, first published on the National Geographic centennial in December 1988, accompanied an article called, "Earth 88: Will We Mend Our Earth?" The world map combines the classic National Geographic cartographic style with several inset maps to provide a comprehensive look at our planet. Show more