This vibrant map of the Asia-Pacific region provides detail of eastern Asia, Australia and New Zealand as well as the thousands of islands in the Pacific. Published in November 1989, the Asia-Pacific map accompanied four articles on the region including "Hanoi: The Capital Today." The Western Pacific Rim map was also published in the same issue as a companion supplement to this map.
The 1989 Asia-Pacific map features:• Continuation of main map inset showing French Polynesia and surrounding islands
• Thousands of place names including capitals, cities, and towns
• Roads, railroads, and selected air service
• Colorful, clearly defined country borders
• Geographical Equivalents and abbreviations
• Coral reefs, rivers, lakes, and dry salt lakes
• Oil pipelines and oil fields
Coverage Area: Eastern Asia, Aleutian Islands, Indonesia, Philippines, Pacific Islands, Australia, New Zealand
| Geography | Asia-Pacific |
|---|---|
| Geotype | Region |
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
| Publisher | National Geographic |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |