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Political world map with detailed country borders, capitals, and geographic features, ideal for educational purposes, offices, or home decor, showcasing global geography and world landmarks.
Detailed political world map with countries, cities, and continents, ideal for travel planning and geographic education.
Detailed political world map showing countries, continents, and major cities, perfect for travelers, students, and educators seeking accurate geographic information.
Raised map of the world with political boundaries, displayed in a wooden frame, suitable for educational and office decor, highlighting detailed geographical and political features.
Detailed world map poster by The Map Shop, featuring political boundaries, geographical features, and global regions for travel, education, and reference purposes.
Political world map with detailed country borders, capitals, and geographic features, ideal for educational purposes, offices, or home decor, showcasing global geography and world landmarks.
Detailed political world map with countries, cities, and continents, ideal for travel planning and geographic education.

National Geographic World Classic Wall Map

Customer reviews

Price range: $54.99 through $884.99

The National Geographic Classic style includes colorful, clearly defined borders, shaded relief, and easy-to-read fonts.

World Classic

The World Classic map from National Geographic shows every country in the publisher’s signature style, with blue oceans, colorful borders, and shaded relief. Map Shop customers hang it on classroom walls, in home offices, and in conference rooms, and it works well as a gift for travelers.

  • Publisher: National Geographic, following its research-driven standards for place names and boundaries.
  • Scale: 1:31,900,000.
  • Projection: Winkel Tripel. It keeps Greenland and the high latitudes closer to true proportion than a Mercator map.
  • Coverage: the entire world, with all countries and international boundaries clearly defined.
  • Labeled: major and minor cities, rivers, and key physical features.
  • Terrain: shaded relief gives ranges like the Himalayas and the Andes visible depth.
  • Oceans: blue water with ocean-floor features labeled.
  • Corner insets: vegetation and land use, population density, and the polar regions.
  • Lettering: easy-to-read fonts, in English.
Publisher

National Geographic
Language

English
Map Scale

1 : 31,900,000
Published

2021

Customer Reviews

Bruce T. Verified purchase

You guys nailed it! I ordered the giant nat geo world map with rails and it looks exactly like the photo on the site. I love maps and always try to support small businesses, so when I found you guys it was a no brainer that I'd be getting something for my apartment. I also appreciated your honesty about the process and why it would take some time to print, assemble, and ship the map. The quality, especially for two hundred bucks, is worth the wait. At any rate, this won't be the last map I order from you. Thank you for following up!

National Geographic World Classic Wall Map
Mindy O. Verified purchase

I Still haven’t framed it I want to frame it before I put it up on the wall. It’s a lovely map and I have it right near where I’m going to put it up. I need to find the right frame. Purchased it for my birthday as a gift to myself I do love it and the wall is waiting.

National Geographic World Classic Wall Map
Carole B. Verified purchase

My order was great! The product was just as I expected although I wish I'd ordered an even larger map! Delivery was prompt & the tube packaging was wonderful! The map is now hanging on the wall in my home office.

National Geographic World Classic Wall Map

Returns

We want you to love your map. If you aren't satisfied, returns are accepted within 30 days for unfinished products.* Please contact us within 30 days of receiving your product to receive a return authorization number. Please note that shipping costs are non-refundable unless we made a mistake with your order.

*Finished products such as railed, mounted, and framed maps are not returnable because we make these on-demand just for you and do not stock them. If you have any questions about whether your order qualifies for a return, please contact us.

Map Finishing Options

Transform your wall map into a ready-to-hang centerpiece! Our professional framing and railing services often cost less than visiting a local framer. Choose your finishing option during checkout and receive your map ready to display immediately and hassle-free.

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Paper

Paper finishing is the most economical option. Most maps are printed on premium 36lb paper. Waterproof paper is also available for functional maps that may be used outdoors.

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Laminated

Maps are printed, then run through our laminator that applies 1.7mil-thick satin-gloss lamination to the front and back. You can use map stickers and wet-erase markers.

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Mounted

Maps are printed, then laminated with 1.7mil-thick satin lamination onto 1/4″-thick foam core. You can use map pins, stickers, or wet-erase markers with our mounted maps.

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Laminated with Rails

First, we laminate the map, then mount wood rails at the top and bottom. The front side of each rail features a black or walnut finish, while the sides and back are unfinished wood. Sawtooth hardware is attached to the back of the top rail so it's ready to hang. You can use stickers or wet-erase markers on your laminated map. We recommend a mounted or framed option if you'd like to use map pins to mark locations.

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Mounted with Rails

First, we laminate the map onto foam core, then mount wood rails at the top and bottom. The front side of each rail features a black or walnut finish, while the sides and back are unfinished wood. Sawtooth hardware is attached to the back of the top rail so it's ready to hang. You can use map pins, stickers, or wet-erase markers on your map. This option will lay clean and flat against the wall, unlike the laminated with rails option.

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Framed

Maps are laminated onto foam core, then secured into the frame. The engineered molding is made from recycled wood in either a black or walnut finish that wraps around the entire map. Most moldings are 2″ wide by 3/4″ deep, but maps 24″ x 36″ and smaller use a 1.25″ wide molding. You can use map pins, stickers, or wet-erase markers on all our framed maps. Ready-to-hang sawtooth hardware or wire hanging loops are included.

Detailed wooden frame corner of a world map depicting high-quality craftsmanship. The map is framed with walnut molding, showcasing a vibrant, colorful world map for educational and decorative use.
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Spring Roller

The map is laminated then installed on a spring roller and backboard.

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