This intriguing historical snapshot of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula captures Libya and Somalia's independence from colonial administration as well as early oil development in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran. First published in March 1950, this map accompanied three National Geographic articles including one entitled, "Roaming Africas Unfenced Zoos."
The 1950 Africa and the Arabian Peninsula map features:• Country boundaries showing the Independent countries as well as colonial administration by Britain, France, Portugal, Belgium, Spain, and former Italian colonies
• United Nations Trusteeships
• Railways, roads, caravan routes, canals, and airports
• Locations of wells, ruins, and mountain passes
• Oil pipelines and oil fields
• Beautiful Physical Map inset of the continent which includes the sources of principal rivers
• Inset of the Cape Verde Islands
Coverage Area: Africa, Cape Verde Islands, Saudia Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Spain, Italy, Greece
| Geography | Africa And The Arabian Peninsula |
|---|---|
| Geotype | Continent;Region |
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
| Publisher | NG Shop |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |