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Interconnectivity: An Expanding Information Society - Atlas of the World – National Geographic | Mapworld

Interconnectivity: An Expanding Information Society - Atlas of the World, 10th Edition by National Geographic

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World Thematic Map | Digital Connectivity, ICT & Global Networks | Atlas of the World, 10th Edition (711 × 559 mm) | Premium Finishes

A compelling visualisation of the digital age, Interconnectivity: An Expanding Information Society explores how technology is reshaping communication, access, and opportunity across the globe. Published by National Geographic as part of the Atlas of the World, 10th Edition (Plate 25), this map reveals the rapid expansion of global networks—and the gaps that remain.

From internet access to mobile connectivity, it transforms complex data into a clear picture of a world increasingly linked by information.


Why This Map Stands Out

A global view of the digital revolution
Shows how connectivity has expanded across countries and regions.

Data-rich and highly visual
Presents key indicators of information access and technology use.

Atlas-level authority
Drawn from National Geographic’s flagship atlas—accurate, clear, and insightful.

Highlights both growth and disparity
Reveals where digital access is thriving—and where it lags.

A modern, relevant wall map
Ideal for understanding one of the defining forces of the 21st century.


🗺️ What the Map Shows

  • Global patterns of internet connectivity and access
  • The rapid growth of mobile-cellular subscriptions worldwide
  • The ICT Development Index, measuring digital infrastructure and usage
  • Regional differences in technology adoption and accessibility
  • The evolving ways people use digital technologies and networks
  • A comparative view of how information flows across the world

📐 Size & Format

711 mm (W) × 559 mm (H)
Landscape orientation

A balanced format ideal for:

  • Classrooms and university settings
  • Offices and technology environments
  • Home studies and workspaces
  • Interiors focused on global systems and innovation

Premium Finishes

Format Description
📜 Paper (160 gsm) Heavyweight matte-coated paper—ideal for framing. Preserves clarity and fine detail.
🧼 Laminated (Encapsulated) Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate. Durable, wipe-clean, and suitable for frequent reference.
🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails Laminated map mounted with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord—ready to display.
🖼️ Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte) Printed with archival pigment inks. Enhances depth and presentation.
🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails Canvas paired with timber rails for a refined, gallery-style display.

🔨 Please allow up to 10 working days for professionally mounted hang-railed finishes.


📊 Specifications

Feature Detail
Title Interconnectivity: An Expanding Information Society
Publisher National Geographic
Published 25 February 2015
Source Atlas of the World, 10th Edition (Plate 25)
Dimensions 711 mm × 559 mm
Orientation Landscape
Map Type Thematic / Technology / Global Systems
Focus Internet access, ICT development, mobile connectivity
Materials 160 gsm matte paper / 2 × 80-micron laminate / 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas
Printing Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks
Origin Printed in Australia

🎯 Ideal For

  • Students and educators of technology and global development
  • Professionals in IT, telecommunications, and policy
  • Organisations focused on digital access and innovation
  • Offices and classrooms needing a modern global reference
  • Gift buyers seeking a contemporary and insightful map

🌐 A World Connected—Unevenly

The digital age has transformed how we live:

  • Billions connected through mobile and internet networks
  • Rapid expansion of digital infrastructure worldwide
  • Unequal access shaping opportunity and development
  • Technology redefining communication, commerce, and culture

This map captures that transformation—revealing a world where information flows faster than ever, but not equally everywhere.


🤝 Our Commitment

  • Printed in Australia using archival-quality production
  • Faithfully reproduced to preserve clarity and data accuracy
  • Premium materials selected for durability and long-term display
  • Each map is hand-checked before dispatch
  • Carefully packaged for safe delivery

🚚 Delivery

  • Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Dispatch within 1–2 business days
  • Hang-Railed Maps: Made to order—allow up to 10 working days
  • Packaging: Securely rolled in protective tubing

Explore the networks shaping our modern world—
a map that brings global connectivity into sharp focus.

👉 Order now and add a contemporary perspective to your wall.


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