Antique Style | Laminated with Wooden Hang Rails | Africa-Centred | 1852 × 1219 mm
🌍 Classic Elegance Meets Global Insight
Elevate your space with National Geographic’s World Executive Political Map—a masterful blend of antique cartographic style and the most up-to-date political geography. With its elegant earth-tone palette, Africa-centred projection, and grand scale of 1852 × 1219 mm, this laminated wall map is both a powerful reference and a timeless piece of décor.
Designed for discerning professionals, educators, and lifelong learners, this map makes a commanding statement in boardrooms, classrooms, libraries, and homes alike.
🧭 Key Features
🌟 Feature |
📝 Description |
Africa-Centred Orientation |
Offers a more balanced global view, avoiding Eurocentric bias—ideal for understanding southern hemisphere dynamics |
Winkel Tripel Projection |
National Geographic’s preferred projection for minimising distortion while preserving shape, scale, and distance |
Up-to-Date Political Boundaries |
Reflects current geopolitical divisions with capitals, major cities, and international borders |
Antique Styling |
Earth-toned colours in rich browns, greens, and sepia shades evoke the golden age of exploration while blending into both traditional and modern interiors |
Topographic Shading |
Subtle relief shows mountain ranges, plateaus, and sea depths for geographic context |
🔍 Thematic Insets
Three inset maps in the lower corners offer even deeper insight:
These extras make this map a valuable resource for education, research, and strategic planning.
💎 Premium Laminated Finish
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Printed on 120 gsm heavyweight matte-coated paper
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Fully encapsulated between two sheets of 80-micron gloss laminate
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Wipe-clean surface—perfect for classrooms, travel planning, or presentations
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Compatible with whiteboard markers and removable map dots
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Built-in UV protection helps prevent fading and yellowing
🪵 Wooden Hang Rail System – Included
Your laminated map arrives professionally mounted with:
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Natural timber hang rails at the top and bottom
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A pre-attached cotton hanging cord for easy wall display
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Finished in clear lacquer for a classic look
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A frameless presentation that’s ideal for both formal and informal settings
🛠️ Note: Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed maps, as each is custom-fitted by hand by our professional framer.
📏 Specifications
Attribute |
Details |
Title |
World Executive Political Map (Africa-Centred) |
Publisher |
National Geographic Society |
Size |
1852 mm (W) × 1219 mm (H) |
Scale |
1:22,445,000 |
Projection |
Winkel Tripel |
Finish |
Laminated (Encapsulated Gloss) |
Extras |
Thematic insets, hang rails included |
Printed In |
Australia |
Language |
English |
🎯 Who Is This Map For?
| 🏫 Educators | Reinforce global understanding with thematic and geographic depth |
| 🌐 Professionals | A sophisticated wall statement for planning, analysis, and conversation |
| 🧳 Travellers | Track journeys and spark new ones |
| 🖼️ Interior Decorators | Functional art that enhances any office, home, or creative space |
| 🎁 Gift Buyers | Perfect for milestone occasions, retirement, or graduates with global ambition |
🚚 Shipping & Delivery
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Rolled or flat-packed in protective packaging for safe transit
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Hang-railed version ships assembled, please allow 10 business days for dispatch
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Made in Australia, with local printing and craftsmanship
💬 Customer Feedback
“Elegant and educational. We use it every day in our planning office. It’s more than décor—it’s a tool.”
— James L., Urban Planner
“My students love the clarity, and I love the durability. The hang rails make it so easy to display.”
— Ms. Carter, High School Geography Teacher
🌏 A World Worth Displaying
This is more than just a map—it's a statement of curiosity, a tool for learning, and a work of art that reflects our ever-evolving world. Let the World Executive Political Map by National Geographic bring depth, character, and clarity to your space.
🛒 Choose your finish and order today—your global view awaits.