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Caspian Region, Promise and Peril - Published 1999 wall map – National Geographic | Mapworld

Caspian Region, Promise and Peril - Published 1999 by National Geographic

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Historic Regional Reference | Post-Soviet Geography | Premium Finishes

Explore one of the world’s most strategically complex regions with Caspian Region, Promise and Peril, published by National Geographic in May 1999. Issued as one half of a two-map set alongside “Caspian Sea,” this informative regional map captures a pivotal moment in the post-Soviet era, when the nations surrounding the Caspian were reshaping their economies, redefining borders, and navigating the challenges of ethnic diversity, political change, and regional identity.

Beautifully designed and highly readable, this map provides a compelling geographic overview of the countries surrounding the Caspian Sea, making it an excellent reference for anyone interested in Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the geopolitical history of the late 20th century.


🗺️ Features & Highlights

  • Regional coverage of the Caspian sphere, including surrounding countries and key political boundaries

  • A valuable snapshot of the post-Soviet world during a period of major political and economic transition

  • Classic National Geographic cartography with clear typography, balanced colour, and strong readability

  • Ideal for readers interested in geopolitics, ethnic geography, energy regions, and historical regional studies

  • Published as part of a two-map set, paired with “Caspian Sea”


✨ Available Finishes

Format Description
📜 Paper (160 gsm) Heavyweight matte-coated paper—perfect for framing under glass.
🧼 Laminated (Encapsulated) Fully sealed in 80-micron gloss laminate for a durable, wipe-clean surface.
🪵 Laminated with Wooden Hang Rails Laminated map mounted with lacquered natural timber rails (top & bottom) and a hanging cord—ready to display.
🖼️ Canvas (395 gsm) HP Professional Matte Canvas with archival pigment inks—rich texture, fade-resistant, gallery quality.
🪵 Canvas with Wooden Hang Rails Canvas mounted with timber rails and hanging cord—timeless, ready-to-display finish.

🔨 Note: Hang-railed maps are professionally mounted—please allow up to 10 working days.


📐 Specifications

Feature Detail
Title Caspian Region, Promise and Peril
Publisher National Geographic
Published 1999
Scale 1:7,100,000
Page Size 785 mm (W) × 509 mm (H)
Map Type Regional / Political Reference
Materials Paper, Laminated, Canvas, with or without Timber Rails
Printing Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks
Made In Australia

🎁 Perfect For

  • Collectors of vintage National Geographic maps

  • Students and researchers of Central Asia, the Caucasus, and post-Soviet history

  • Classrooms, libraries, and studies needing a strong regional reference

  • Home and office décor with a geopolitical or historical theme

  • Gift-giving for historians, travellers, and map lovers


🚚 Delivery

  • Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Typically ship within 1–2 business days

  • Hang-Railed Maps: Made to order—please allow up to 10 working days

  • Protective Packaging: Securely packed to arrive in pristine condition


Bring the complexity and significance of the Caspian region to your wall with this classic 1999 National Geographic edition—an insightful map from a moment of profound regional change.


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