Free Downloads Australia Executive [Tubed] (National Geographic Reference Map)
National Geographic’s wall map of Australia is one of the most authoritative maps of the “Land Down Under.” The Executive map uses an antique-style color palette and stunning shaded relief that provide a richness perfect for any decor. This map features thousands of place names, including primary and secondary towns, accurate boundaries, parks and protected areas, aboriginal lands, and transportation infrastructure such as airports and highways. Australia’s famous coastal reefs including the extraordinary Great Barrier Reef are shown as well. Coverage also includes Tasmania and the Coral Sea Islands.The map is packaged in a two inch diamater clear plastic tube. The tube has a decorative label showing a thumbnail of the map with dimensions and other pertinent information. Map Scale = 1:6,413,000Sheet Size = 30.25" x 27.25"
Series: National Geographic Reference Map
Map: 1 pages
Publisher: National Geographic Maps; 2013 edition (January 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1597752673
ISBN-13: 978-1597752671
Product Dimensions: 30.2 x 27.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #449,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #28 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Politics & Government > International & World Politics > Australian & Oceanian #141 in Books > Textbooks > Reference > Atlases #176 in Books > History > Historical Study & Educational Resources > Historical Maps
If you just want a great looking map - and it does look great (only reason for 2 stars), then you're going to have a slight gamble on your hands with this map, as the map I received is a little frayed on one edge for about 4 or 5 inches. I've seen other complaints about this from other "tubed National Geographic maps". And the fraying isn't in a cool, worn-out look sorta way, if that makes any sense. Keep in mind that this map has a SLIGHT gloss to it - it doesn't look like an old rag. Ripped up edges do not look cool. And this is a map that arrived in a sealed, protective tube. The damage was done before shipping, likely before even leaving National Geographic's print facility. I don't feel I can fault for this.I could have lived with the frayed edge, as I'd always intended on putting it in a frame anyway. I have an affinity for maps and wanted to decorate my living room with several of these political/executive National Geographic maps in frames. But when I purchased a cheap frame that matched the specifications of the map from a big box retailer, the map was far too big for the frame. I re-measured the map and found that it was not 24" x 30" as the National Geographic label stated, but 27" x 30.5"! Now, the extra half inch on one side is manageable, as the poster has a white border of about an inch all the way around, allowing you to trim it to fit. But 3 inches along the other side is something I can't work with. I'll be cutting into the actual map, and yet the other side will show a border still.This is definitely a Shame-On-National-Geographic moment for mislabeling it, which I believe is intentional now that I've investigated it more fully: 24" x 30" is a common size. You can find a poster frame for it. 27" x 30.5 (namely the 27" part) is NOT a common frame size, and the only place I could find a frame that matches was, well, nowhere. I finally went to a place that makes frames, and the cheapest frame I'd be looking at would cost $80 to make.Bottom line: If you're hoping to put this in a frame, don't buy it unless you're willing to spend at least 5 times what you paid for the poster on a frame. And if you want it to arrive in mint condition, you're gambling. Best of luck to you.On a side note, was really great about returning it, provided I handled it before the return deadline.
Purchased this map prior to our Australian tour. It was nice to have the full country at view while planning our various sightseeing stays. It is LARGE, so not comfortable to travel with, but worked great for what we needed it for.
Exactly what I was looking for! Bought it to create a memory collage for my son when he returns from a student trip.
This is a very nice map. It looks good. The colors are attractive. The paper is sturdy. A nice size.
Quick delivery in tube and a super map. Got it on wall planning trip to NZ, AUSTRALIA , FIJI next year
Great map with lots and lots of detail. Exactly what I was looking for!
This is a good looking map.
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