Welcome to the Maps.com May 2009 Newsletter! In this issue give Mom something worldly, get that World Map ready to hang on your wall and admire, or zip off to London for that well-deserved vacation. Read on, enjoy and pass it on to a friend. We
hope you'll like this installment of Maps.com's Monthly Newsletter!
Mother's Day — Gift-Wrapped Oxford World Atlases!
Don't delay! Snap these up while we still have a few available. Give your Mother the world for Mother's Day, or at least a really nice book of the World. We are offering five of our most popular Oxford World Atlases already gift-wrapped with map paper and with an additional $5 off the price!
Special Offer: From now until May 31
st,
get $5 off your Oxford Atlas! Simply check out with Promotion
Code
OXFORDFIVE to
receive your discount. Don't delay—this offer expires May 31
st 2009.
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Special Offer — $25 Off The Maps.com Deluxe World Map Mounted or Framed
From now until May 31
st, get $25 off your Mounted or Framed Maps.com World Deluxe Political Wall Map order! Simply check out with Promotion Code
MDCWOR59 to receive your discount. Don't delay—this offer expires May 31
st 2009.
Maps.com's World Deluxe Political Wall Map contains vibrant colors combined with an abundance of information making it suitable for use in business, education, or reference.
This World wall map includes:
- Country Borders & Capitals
- US State Borders & State Capitals
- Provincial Borders & Capitals
- Primary Cities
- Secondary Cities
- Oceans, Seas, Major Lakes & Rivers
- Longitude/Latitude Graticule
- Disputed Territories
- Legend Inset
- Inset of The Poles
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Mounted Wall Map
This Mounted Map is a fine art plaque that consists of your selected map printed on art print paper with a heat activated adhesive that adheres the map to a piece of MDF wood. A UV Blocking Laminate is added on top for protection (but not for dry erase).
Click here to get your Mounted Map
Framed Wall Map
Choose just the frame, or upgrade your map to a Pinboard and use with push-pins! High-quality cork supported by a sturdy wood backing, beautifully surrounded by a wood frame, make this Map Pinboard the ultimate custom decoration that is both useful and aesthetic.
Click here to get your Framed or Pinboard Framed Map
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Travel Spotlight — London, England
Steeped
in history, and still having a firm foot in the present, the British capital
can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Sightseeing can be a full-time occupation
for vacationers, but with the brisk mix of nightclubs, pubs, fashion and food
you will want to give yourself some time to just have fun!
London is the world's ninth-largest city. Its history spans nearly 2,000 years, beginning with the arrival of the Romans soon after their invasion of Britain in AD43. London is situated on the banks of the river Thames, in southeast England, and is made up of two ancient cities that have been joined together.
Fun Facts About London:
- London is the biggest city in Britain and in Europe
- London occupies over 620 square miles
- London has a population of 7,556,900 (2007 est.)
- About 12 per cent of Britain’s overall population live in London
- London has the highest population density in Britain, with 4,699 people per square kilometre
- London is the seat of central government in Britain
- The tallest building in London is the Canary Wharf Tower
- London was the first city in the world to have an underground railway, known as the "Tube"
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our London products Now
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