By The Times | From the Comprehensive Atlas of the World
Size: 924 x 675 mm | Scale: 1:5,500,000
A benchmark in cartographic excellence—refined, detailed, and display-ready.
Bring the story of Southern Africa to life with this elegant wall map from The Times, extracted from the world-renowned Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World. With its clean design, exceptional clarity, and authoritative detail, this map offers a premium view of one of Africa’s most geographically and politically significant regions.
Whether you’re an educator, traveller, or collector, this beautifully rendered map is ideal for teaching, planning, or display. Available in a range of professional finishes, it’s ready to suit any wall—from classroom to boardroom.
🌍 Regional Coverage
This map includes full cartographic detail for:
✅ South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini (Swaziland)
➕ Partial coverage of Angola, Zambia, and Malawi
📌 Inset map of Madagascar with surrounding island territories
🗺️ Map Features
Included Detail |
Description |
🌐 International Borders
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Clearly marked geopolitical divisions |
🏛️ Capital Cities
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Cape Town, Windhoek, Harare, Gaborone, Maputo, Antananarivo |
🛣️ Road Networks
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Main roads, transport corridors, and regional connections |
🏞️ Physical Features
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Namib Desert, escarpments, rivers, and coastal plains |
🏝️ Inset Map
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Madagascar and outlying islands for comprehensive reference |
Every feature is curated to ensure legibility, balance, and cartographic beauty—hallmarks of The Times.
🖼️ Available Formats
Choose the format that best suits your setting and style:
Version |
Material & Finish |
Best For |
🖨️ Paper |
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm matte stock |
Framing under glass or flat display |
💧 Laminated |
True 80-micron gloss encapsulation (front & back) – waterproof and whiteboard-safe |
Schools, planning, durable use |
🖼️ Canvas |
Printed on 395gsm HP Matte Artist's Canvas with archival pigment inks |
Textured, gallery-style decor |
🪵 Laminated + Timber Rails |
Gloss laminated + top & bottom natural timber hang rails with satin lacquer |
Ready-to-hang, elegant & practical |
🪵 Canvas + Timber Rails |
Canvas print + timber hang rails for a premium, heritage-style presentation |
Decorative rooms, libraries, study |
🧵 All hang rail versions include a top cord for easy wall mounting. Hang rails are hand-fitted by our framer—please allow 10 working days for delivery.
📐 Specifications
Feature |
Details |
Map Title |
Southern Africa Wall Map |
Source |
The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World |
Scale |
1:5,500,000 |
Size |
924 mm (W) × 675 mm (H) |
Inset |
Madagascar |
Projection |
Standard Times projection |
Published |
Latest available edition |
Print Origin |
Printed and finished in Australia |
Upgrade Options |
Lamination and timber hang rails |
💡 Why Choose This Map?
✅ World-class cartography from The Times—trusted for over a century
✅ Elegant & educational – rich in detail without sacrificing visual clarity
✅ Ideal gift for map enthusiasts, teachers, or those with African heritage or travel plans
✅ Display-ready formats for every space, from classrooms to curated interiors
✅ Complementary inset map expands regional coverage
🎯 Perfect For:
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📚 Educational settings – Secondary or university geography classrooms
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🧳 Travellers and expats – Planning, remembering, or dreaming of journeys
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🏛️ Offices and boardrooms – Statement wall pieces with intellectual prestige
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📜 Decorators and collectors – Pair with other Times or National Geographic maps
📦 Shipping & Delivery
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📄 Paper, Laminated and Canvas maps: Ship in 1–2 business days
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🪵 Hang Rail options: Please allow 10 working days for framing
🛒 Add to Cart – Discover the Elegance of Southern Africa
Whether you're tracing trade routes, teaching about natural resources, or simply admiring the artistry of a well-made map, this Southern Africa Wall Map by The Times offers a balance of form and function—rooted in tradition, designed for today.