World Executive Antique Style National Geographic 1540 x 1020mm (Pacific Centred) Large Wall Map

National Geographic | Antique Style | Comprehensive Detail | Grand Presentation

Transport your walls—and your imagination—into the rich, beautifully rendered world of cartography with National Geographic’s World Executive Political Map, presented here in a Pacific-centred orientation. This exquisitely designed map blends classic aesthetics with modern cartographic accuracy, making it the perfect centrepiece for your office, study, classroom, or living space.

🧭 A Worldview Reimagined: Pacific-Centred Projection

This map rethinks the conventional Euro- or Africa-centric world layout and instead centres the Pacific Ocean—placing Australia, New Zealand, and the wider Asia-Pacific region at the forefront. This layout offers a more regionally intuitive perspective for viewers in the Southern Hemisphere and provides a refreshing take on global geography. It’s a subtle shift, but one that changes the narrative of how we see the world.

🗺️ Elegant Antique Styling Meets Geopolitical Clarity

The World Executive map is a showcase of sophisticated earth-tone colours, lending the map a distinguished, vintage appeal while remaining fully up-to-date with current international boundaries, capitals, cities, and geographic landmarks.

Its rich palette of tans, sage greens, ochres, and muted blues gives the map a warm, refined presence—ideal for both traditional and modern interiors.

🔍 Outstanding Cartographic Features

• Projection: Drawn using the Winkel Tripel projection, which significantly reduces the distortion of land masses near the poles. This is widely regarded as the most visually balanced and accurate projection for world maps.

• In-depth detail: Country borders, capitals, major cities, rivers, lakes, and physical features are meticulously plotted.

• Inset Maps: Supplementary mini-maps in the lower corners display:

  • Population Density

  • Vegetation Patterns

  • Land Use Classification

• Ocean Floor Relief: Subtle shaded relief bathymetry offers insight into oceanic features like continental shelves, trenches, and seamounts.

🎨 Print Options & Finishes

To accommodate a range of preferences and usage scenarios, the World Executive map is available in multiple premium formats:

📄 Paper (160 gsm FSC Matte-Coated)

• A heavyweight, archival-quality paper ideal for framing behind glass

• Matte coating reduces glare and enhances colour fidelity

• Eco-friendly FSC-certified stock

🧴 Laminated (2 x 80 Micron Gloss Encapsulation)

• Fully encapsulated in two sheets of durable 80-micron gloss laminate

• Write-on/wipe-off functionality using whiteboard markers

• Perfect for classrooms, offices, or collaborative spaces

• Compatible with removable map dots

🖼️ Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)

• Printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for maximum longevity

• Museum-quality canvas with rich texture and excellent detail

• Ideal for prominent display in executive settings, libraries, or gallery walls

🪵 Hanging Options

To enhance your map’s presence and make installation effortless, you can add timber hang rails:

• Attached to the top and bottom of the canvas

• Fitted with a hanging cord on the top rail

• Finished in a natural lacquered wood tone

• No framing required—simply hang on a hook or nail

📦 Please note: Hang-railed maps are made to order and require up to 10 working days for custom fitting by our professional framer.

📐 Specifications

• Scale: 1:22,445,000

• Dimensions: 1540 mm (W) x 1020 mm (H)

• Projection: Winkel Tripel

• Orientation: Pacific-Centred

• Published: 2016

• Origin: Proudly Made in Australia

🎯 Ideal For

• Professionals seeking an executive-level statement piece

• Classrooms and educational settings

• Interior designers looking for functional wall art

• Travel and geography enthusiasts

• Gift buyers seeking something unique, informative, and beautiful

🚚 Delivery & Notes

• Paper and laminated versions are delivered rolled in secure packaging

• Canvas maps with hang rails are shipped flat or in reinforced tubes

• Allow 10 working days for hang-railed versions

• Made in Australia with local craftsmanship and global standards

Elevate your understanding of the world—and your space—with this remarkable map from National Geographic. Whether you’re planning your next great adventure, tracking global events, or simply appreciating the elegance of fine cartography, this map is both a conversation piece and a source of inspiration.