Spread across 3,000 miles of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Indonesia is the largest archipelago nation in the world. Once known as the Dutch East Indies, this collection of 17,000 islands - 3,000 of them inhabited - declared its independence from the Netherlands in 1945. A treasure house of natural diversity, its vast stretches of rainforest - the largest outside Amazonia - contains one of the richest and most unusual collection of plants and animals on earth. Published in February 1996 as half of a two-map set with Indonesia Theme, this political map of Indonesia accompanied the article "Irian Jaya: Indonesia's Wild Side."
This map epitomizes National Geographic's iconic cartography. The bright colors, stunning shaded relief and careful typography make this map both an easy-to-read source of information, and perfect for display. By muting out the landmasses of Australia, the tip of mainland Southeast Asia, and Malaysia, all attention is drawn to the crescent-moon shape of the archipelago.
A contextual inset displaying Indonesia's location in relation to China and Australia add detail to this beautiful production. Drawn in the Mercator projection, which represents any course of constant bearing as a straight segment, ideal for regions around the equator.
This map is truly a vibrant conversation piece. It makes a fine companion to the Indonesia Theme map, with which it was featured as a two-part set.
Your laminated map has a glossy finish so that you can use dry erase markers on the map to highlight features, make plans, and share unique information with others. Lamination is also extremely durable, resistant to folding or ripping.
Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.
