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Maps of Africa and the Middle East
For maps of Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan or Turkey see Asia
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Despite (or perhaps because) of its frequent use in the news, the "Middle East" is not a well-defined term. Broad interpretations of it would include all predominantly Muslim nations from Morocco east to Pakistan and Afghanistan, plus Israel. Strictly speaking, though, the countries of the "Middle East" are in Africa or in Asia (with the Red Sea and the Gulf of Suez being the boundary between the two continents). As such Egypt is in both Africa and Asia. And Turkey, if one includes it among Middle Eastern nations, is mostly in Asia but with a portion in Europe.
This website uses a narrow definition of Middle East, restricting it to Egypt, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, and Iraq.
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National Geographic African Adventure AtlasOutstanding illustrated and oversized book is a delight for anyone fascinated with the geography of Africa, whether you are planning an adventure, reminiscing about past travels, or strictly interested in the continent at a distance. National Geographic describes it well itself:
"The atlas features 336 pages, over 400 National Geographic photographs, road maps, regional maps, National Park maps, and city maps make this the most complete mapping resource ever published for Africa.
Regional Information
Divides Africa into 15 geographical regions to help introduce you to the atlas.
Touring Maps
116 pages of contiguous maps of the entire African continent. Finely crafted, these maps include border posts, airports, all major and minor routes and distances, and much more.
Town Maps
Street plans of major African cities and towns, each with its own street index, buildings and sites of interest, plus accommodation options.
National Parks
Africa’s national parks are known worldwide, and the African Adventure Atlas includes 70 pages of park maps and information.
Adventure Activities
Popular adventure activities are highlighted for each of the 15 regions—from river rafting to hot-air ballooning, and rail journeys to hiking and pony trekking. Each activity is accompanied by maps that show the route and duration of the adventure.
Tourism and Travel
Contact numbers, embassy details, and listings of local tourist activities.
Over 400 color photographs 61 city maps 68 detailed national park maps 30 pages of detailed regional information 30 pages of regional park and reserve information 30 pages of adventure activities 118 pages of touring maps at 1:1,000,000 and 1:3,500,000 scale 10 pages of facts, figures, history and tourism resources The atlas is the centerpiece in a suite of Africa products currently in development at National Geographic Maps. Working with Maps International, a South African company specializing in cartographic/GIS services and publishing, National Geographic and Maps International combined resources to create a line of products adhering to National Geographic cartographic and publishing standards. Maps International’s extensive groundwork in the region ensured that each product in the line was evaluated at the local and national level to verify the accuracy of the data, and contribute valuable resources, travel tips and cultural information for those looking to tour to the region."
Because of the large size and weight of this atlas, it is not likely to be something you would want to take along with you if you are traveling light. And you are probably not likely to be taking in more than a few countries in any one trip, so you wouldn't really need to lug along the whole book.
Published by National Geographic, 2003. 336 pages, about 11 x 15 inches, with semi-flexible cover. New.
Item #734. Shipping weight: 6.5 lbs. Publisher's price: $49.95. Your price: $45.00
Kümmerly + Frey Africa Political Map
On this reference map, national boundaries are emphasized with separate colors. Roads, railways, airports, and national parks are designated. While water features are shown, mountains are not (except by name). (See sample at right.) The flags of each country are shown in the margins. A chart on the back of the card cover shows world time zones; there is also a list of geographical facts about the earth, including relative sizes of continents and highest and largest features—written, however, in German! The key explains map symbols in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch.Scale: 1:12,000,000 (1 inch = about 190 miles). Size: about 30 x 36 inches. Folded, with card cover.
Published by Kümmerly + Frey, Switzerland, undated. New.
Item #KF-AFR-POL. Shipping weight: 0.6 lb. Publisher's price: $19.95. Your price: $18.00 (out of stock)
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Africa, Regional
Michelin Africa Central & South, Madagascar /Afrique Centre et Sud, Madagascar map
Excellent detailed travel and reference map printed on one side only. Shows all of the southern end of the continent, with the nations of Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), Uganda, and Kenya at the northern portion of the map, and shown in their entirety. Insets show the islands of the Comores and Madagascar at the same scale as the main map, while the islands of Mauritius and Reunion are also shown in insets, but twice as large a scale as the main map. Shows major and minor roads with point-to-point distances along major roads indicated in both kilometers and miles. Also shows national parks, petrol supplies, hotels, camping, safari bungalows, forts, ruins, palm groves, mines, oil and gas pipelines, dense forest areas, and more. The map uses the French language form of country and some other place names, but is not consistent. The legend explains symbols in French, English, Italian, German, and Arabic. A chart gives month by month average temperatures and rainfall for 76 southern African and Arabian cities.
Scale, 1:4,000,000 (1 inch = about 63 miles). Size: about 39 x 52 inches. Folded. Paper.
Published by Michelin, France, 2003. New.
Item #M-746. Shipping weight: 0.4 lb. Publisher’s price: $10.95. Your price: $9.85
Map Studio Southern Africa Road Map
Detailed travel and reference map printed on two sides. Coverage ranges as far north as Gabon, and most of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Kenya. One side shows the northern section of this region, the reverse the southern section. (The map does not include Madagascar.) The map shows major routes, main and secondary roads, and tracks; places of interest, game and nature reserves. Also shows historical sites, border control posts, ferries, marshes, waterfalls, airfields, and more.
Scale, 1:3,500,000 (1 inch = about 55 miles). Size: about 39 x 24½ inches. Folded. Glossy paper, with card cover.
Published by Map Studio, South Africa, 2005. New.
Item MS-SAFR. Shipping weight: 0.5 lb. Publisher’s price: $14.95. Your price: $13.45
Michelin Africa North & West / Afrique Nord et Ouest map
Excellent detailed travel and reference map printed on one side only. Shows the entire northwest corner of the continent, extending as far south as Cameroun (Cameroon) and Centrafrique (Central African Republic). Portions of Egypt and Sudan are shown on the eastern edge of the map. Shaded relief shows the extent of the mountains, a yellow pattern shows sandy areas. Shows major and minor roads with point-to-point distances along major roads indicated in both kilometers and miles. Also shows national parks, petrol supplies, hotels, camping, safari bungalows, forts, ruins, palm groves, mines, oil and gas pipelines, dense forest areas, and more.Country names are in French or Spanish. The legend explains symbols in Arabic, French, English, Italian, and German. A chart gives month by month average temperatures and rainfall for more than 70 northwest African cities.
Scale, 1:4,000,000 (1 inch = about 63 miles). Size: about 56 x 39 inches. Folded. Paper.
Published by Michelin, France, 2003. New.
Item #M-741. Shipping weight: 0.4 lb. Publisher’s price: $11.95. Your price: $10.75
Michelin Africa North East, Arabia / Afrique Nord-Est Arabie map
Excellent detailed travel and reference map printed on one side only. Shows the northeast corner of the continent, plus the Arabian Peninsula. Includes all of Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia and the northern portions of Uganda and Kenya, and the northeast portions of Democratic Republic of Congo. Also shows all of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, much of Israel and Jordan, and southern portions of Iraq and Iran. Shaded relief shows the extent of the mountains, a yellow pattern shows sandy areas. Shows major and minor roads with point-to-point distances along major roads indicated in both kilometers and miles. Also shows national parks, petrol supplies, hotels, camping, safari bungalows, forts, ruins, palm groves, mines, oil and gas pipelines, dense forest areas, and more. The map uses the French language form of country and some other other major place names, but is not consistent. The legend explains symbols in French, English, Italian, German, and Arabic. A chart gives month by month average temperatures and rainfall for 68 northeast African and Arabian cities, plus the same for four major European cities, for comparison.Scale, 1:4,000,000 (1 inch = about 63 miles). Size: about 47 x 39 inches. Folded. Paper.
Published by Michelin, France, 2003. New.
Item #MICH-745. Shipping weight: 0.4 lb. Publisher’s price: $10.95. Your price: $9.85
Middle EastIf you're looking for maps of Afghanistan, see Asia.
This website uses a narrow definition of Middle East, restricting it to Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, and Iraq.
freytag & berndt Middle East Road Map (Naher Osten autokarte)
Excellent detailed travel and reference map printed on one side only. Covers all of Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Kuwait, Armenia, and Azerbaijan; also shows most of Turkey, the Cairo and Sinai Peninsula areas of Egypt, northern Saudi Arabia, southern Georgia, and the west half of Iran. Shaded relief reveals the form of the mountains, while color tints and patterns show irrigated areas, marshes, deserts, and salt lakes.All classes of roads are shown, from major motorways to “desert tracks” for motor vehicles. Cities and villages are labelled, as well as numerous features of interest to the traveler. The legend explains symbols in German, English, French, Italian, Turkish, and Arabic.
Scale, 1:2,000,000 (1 inch = about 31.5 miles). Size: about 45 x 34½ inches. Folded. Glossy paper, with protective card cover.
Published by Freytag & Berndt, Austria, valid through 2009.
Item #FB-MIDEAST. Shipping weight: 0.6 lb. Publisher’s price: $12.95. Your price: $11.65
Map Link Middle East road map
Detailed road and reference map printed on one side only shows all of the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Eritrea, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, plus almost all of Egypt, Turkey, and Turkmenistan. The map shows several classes of important roads, railways, airports, seaports, oil pipelines, and antique sites. Physical features shown include wadis, lakes, salt marshes, salt-flats, sandy deserts, coral reefs, oases, and more. (See sample at right.)The countries are labelled with both each nation's own name for itself and the English version: for example, Al Yaman and Yemen.
Scale, 1:4,500,000 (1 inch = about 71 miles). Size: about 46 x 29 inches. Folded. Paper.
Published by Map Link, USA, 1998 (reprinted 2003). New.
Item #ML-MIDEAST. Shipping weight: 0.4 lb. Publisher's price: $7.95. Your price: $7.15
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