| 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
 
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