The first World Map published by National Geographic following WWII, this classic is a perfect companion to the World Map published in December 1943. The brightness of this map communicates the optimism following WWII, with an inset showing the United Nations, along with a list of the nations who had joined as of December 1951.
The 1951 World map features:• International boundaries reflecting the changes following WWII
• Insets for Antarctica and the Arctic
• An inset showing the United Nations countries, along with a list of the countries.
• The inset also shows the Communist World, and Atlantic Pact countries
• Major cities and capitals
• Rail routes, major roads
• Ocean currents are shown on the map
Coverage Area: The World, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Oceania, Antarctica
| Geotype | World |
|---|---|
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
| Publisher | NG Classic |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |