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Political world map with detailed country boundaries and names, perfect for educational, travel, or navigation purposes. High-quality map image showcasing global geography features.

World Contemporary Wall Map – Compact by National Geographic

Price range: $49.99 through $234.99

National Geographic Compact Political World Wall Map

The compact world wall map from National Geographic condenses a full political world into a footprint that fits above a desk or in the narrow wall space beside a bookshelf. It is drawn on the Winkel Tripel projection, the compromise projection National Geographic adopted as its house standard for world maps, which holds continent shapes and relative areas closer to true than a Mercator does. The map reflects National Geographic’s research standards for country names, capitals, and international boundaries.

There is enough labeling to read the world at a glance and not so much that the sheet clogs up at close range. It works in home offices, dorm rooms, reception desks, and the side wall of a classroom where a full-size world map would swallow the space.

Map Shop finishes it in house with the following options:

  • Premium 36 lb paper
  • Satin lamination that takes wet-erase markers
  • Mounting to quarter-inch foam core for pins
  • Black or walnut wood rails
  • Full framing
Publisher

National Geographic
Published

2022
Map Scale

1:45,994,000

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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.

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Spring Roller

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

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