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Balkans NGS Classic Wall Map ENCAPSULATED
The Balkans at 1: 1,948,000 on a political wall map from the NGS, size 77 x 59.5cm (30″ x 23.5″ approx) ‘“ encapsulated version, presenting the region their characteristic classic style: countries with a light base and international boundaries picked out in colour and the seas in light blue.Coverage extends from the Adriatic to the Black Sea and from the northern borders of Hungary and Moldova to central Greece. Country names are in their English versions; city names are as used in their countries, accompanied where appropriate by the English equivalent (Beograd/Belgrade). In Greece and the countries using the Cyrillic alphabet all place names are shown in the Latin alphabet. Within Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria internal administrative boundaries are marked, accompanied by lists with names of provinces and their capital cities (not for Bulgaria). Within Serbia the map shows the boundary of Vojvodina and in Bosnia-Herzegovina Republika Srpska is marked.The map shows principal road, rail and ferry connections and main international airports. Topography is in indicated by light relief shading with names of main geographical features. Latitude and longitude lines are drawn at 1ยฐ intervals.Please note: this map is also available on paper without the encapsulation.LAMINATED and ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:- LAMINATED wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSULATED wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid and heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof and do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- PLEASE NOTE: many publishers and retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles and descriptions follow the definitions provided above.