Africa would undergo many changes in the 1960s with many nations struggling and winning their independence. Published in September 1960 with three articles including "Africa: The Winds of Freedom Stir a Continent," this map shows the country boundaries as they existed on July 15, 1960 when the map went to press.
The 1960 Africa map features:• Inset maps of islands including the Azores, Canary Islands, Cape Verde Islands, La Reunion, Madeira Islands, Mauritius Island, Seychelles, and Socotra (Suqutra)
• Map of the Great Rift Valley
• Thousands of place names including capitals, cities, and towns
• Ocean bathymetry and currents
• Geographical features including mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts, volcanic debris, and areas below sea level
• Railroads, roads, and places with scheduled air service
• Ruins, oil fields, and oil pipelines
Coverage Area: Africa, southern Europe, western Asia
| Geography | Africa |
|---|---|
| Geotype | Continent |
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
| Publisher | NG Classic |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |