World Decorator National Geographic 1852 x 1219mm Wall Map

Publisher: National Geographic
Projection: Winkel Tripel
Scale: 1 : 18,366,000
Size: 1852 mm (W) × 1219 mm (H)
Orientation: Landscape

The National Geographic World Decorator Map is the standard by which all modern reference world maps are measured. Meticulously researched and rigorously edited, it reflects National Geographic’s commitment to accuracy, neutrality, and clarity, with all geographic decisions made independently using multiple authoritative sources.

Rendered in the acclaimed Decorator style, this map balances scientific authority with visual elegance. A vibrant colour palette clearly differentiates every country, while refined shaded relief brings mountain ranges, plateaus, and landforms into subtle three-dimensional focus. At this impressive wall-filling size, the cartography becomes immersive — equally suited to serious reference and standout display.

🌍 Projection & Geographic Accuracy

• Drawn using the Winkel Tripel projection, widely regarded as the best all-round world map projection

• Minimises distortion of area, distance, and direction

• Presents continents in realistic proportion — with Greenland shown comparable in size to Argentina, not exaggerated

• Delivers a balanced, intuitive view of the entire globe

🗺️ What the Map Shows

• Thousands of place names, carefully positioned for legibility

• International boundaries clearly defined

• Cities and settlements shown at multiple hierarchies

• Physical geography — mountains, deserts, plains, rivers, and lakes

• Ocean floor features — ridges, trenches, and basins

Typography remains crisp and readable even in densely populated regions such as Europe, East Asia, and the Middle East.

📌 Inset Maps & Thematic Detail

Corner inset maps add depth and context, including:

• Vegetation and land-use patterns

• Population density

• North and South Polar Regions

These thematic layers elevate the map beyond decoration into a richly informative global overview.

🎨 Materials, Print Quality & Hanging Options

📄 Paper (Classic Framing Option)

• Printed on high-quality matte paper for sharp detail and accurate colour

• Smooth, low-glare surface — ideal for framing under glass

• A traditional choice for homes, libraries, studies, and classrooms

🔒 Laminated (Write-On / Wipe-Off)

• Printed on quality paper and encapsulated in protective laminate

• Durable, waterproof, and tear-resistant

• Write-on / wipe-off surface, compatible with whiteboard markers and map dots

• Ideal for planning rooms, teaching spaces, and interactive environments

🪵 Optional Timber Hang Rails — Laminated

• Top and bottom natural timber rails provide structure and visual balance

• Bottom rail adds weight, helping the large laminated map hang flat and straight

• Prevents edge curl and long-term sagging

• Supplied with hanging cord — ready to mount on a single wall hook

• A clean, professional, frame-free presentation

Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed laminated maps.

🎨 Archival Canvas (Premium Display Option)

• Printed on 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas

• Subtle canvas texture enhances colour depth while retaining fine line detail

• Matte surface reduces reflections compared with glass-framed prints

Archival Pigment Inks

• Produced using Hewlett-Packard archival, fade-resistant pigment inks

• Ensures crisp typography, stable colour, and long-term durability

• Designed to remain vibrant and legible for many years

🪵 Optional Timber Hang Rails — Canvas

• Top and bottom timber rails provide structure and a gallery-style finish

• Bottom rail adds weight for a perfectly straight hang

• Prevents edge curl and sag over time

• Supplied with hanging cord — ready to mount

• Elegant, frame-free presentation without glass

Please allow up to 10 working days for canvas maps with hang rails.

Canvas editions are intended for display and reference and are not write-on / wipe-off like laminated versions.

📐 Size & Scale

• Size: 1852 mm × 1219 mm

• Scale: 1 : 18,366,000

The enlarged format makes global patterns, regional relationships, and fine geographic detail easy to appreciate from across the room.

📊 Specifications

🎯 Who It’s For

• 🌍 World map enthusiasts — authoritative and beautifully balanced

• 🎓 Educators & classrooms — clear, accurate global geography

• 🏢 Offices & boardrooms — a professional, neutral world reference

• 🏠 Homes & studies — a striking, intellectually rich centrepiece

• 🎁 Gift buyers — a timeless world map with real substance

🤝 Our Commitment

Each map is supplied with careful attention to print quality, finishing, and presentation, ensuring it arrives ready to deliver lasting clarity, accuracy, and visual impact.

🛒 Bring the world into clear focus — choose Paper, Laminated, or Canvas, with optional timber hang rails, and order the World Decorator National Geographic World Wall Map today.