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South America NGS Classic Wall Map ENCAPSULATED

South America Wall Map, small size (61 x 76cm / 24″ x 30″ approx.) ‘“ encapsulated version, published by National Geographic Society in their classic style of presentation: light beige background with relief shading to show the topography and country borders outlined in contrasting colours.The map has relief shading to present the topography, with additional graphics for marshlands and salt flats, plus names of various peaks, etc. Many tributaries of the Amazon, the Parana and the Orinoco are named. In the surrounding oceans cold and warm currents are marked. The map shows the network of principal road and rail connections, and indicates numerous local airports. Latitude and longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 5ยฐ.* This size is also available on paper without the encapsulation. This classic NGS presentation is additionally available in a larger size (92 x 117cm / 36″ x 46″ approx.), also on paper or encapsulated.*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.