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A fold-out visitor's map (scale 1 : 2 750 000 for the Antarctic
Peninsula Region and 1 : 12 250 000 for the Antarctic Continent),
that measures approximately 100 x 69 cm (W x H) when unfolded. On
one side there is a map of the Antarctic continent, around which
succinct biographies of Antarctic explorers from William Spiers
Bruce to Edward Wilson are shown. On the other side there are many
fine colour photographs of seals, penguins and other Antarctic
wildlife, together with an inset box summarising the Antarctic
Treaty and other information on Antarctic waters, Cape Horn, Tierra
del Fuego, the Beagle Channel, the Falkland Islands and South
Georgia. Aimed at visitors arriving by sea.
The young, volcanic, Galapagos Archipelago is made up of over 130
islands and islets, although only five are actually inhabited. A
province of Ecuador, they are located on the Equator, about 1,000
km (about 600 miles) to the west of South American mainland. Aside
from their natural beauty, and the opportunities for exploration by
sea, the Galapagos Islands are intimately associated with
scientific research. While this may have begun with Charles
Darwin's brief visit in 1835, today the emphasis is on conservation
research, and the islands and surrounding marine reserve form a
UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.The Galapagos Islands Explorer
is a fold-out visitor's map (scale 1 : 400 000), that measures
approximately 100 x 69 cm (W x H) when unfolded. It also has
sections on human history, conservation, National Park Rules, the
various island names (Ecuadorian and English), a timeline, and
biographies of the significant people in Galapagos history. It will
complement a trip to the islands, and help you make the most of
your time there.Mapping has come a long way since the islands first
appeared on Gerardus Mercator's map in 1569, and the Galapagos
Islands Explorer is the perfect companion for a visit to the
archipelago. As well as the map itself, the Explorer gives a
general introduction to the geology, climate, and geography of the
islands, plus background background information on the flora and
fauna you can expect to see - from Galapagos cotton to the famous
iguanas and giant tortoises. There is concise and practical
information on each of the main islands as well as the most popular
dive sites.
A fold-out visitor's map (scale 1 : 365 000), that measures
approximately 75 x 46 cm (W x H) when unfolded. Produced in the
same format as the previous maps in the series, one side provides a
detailed map of the islands with key areas identified, while the
other side presents information of the areas wildlife, geography
and history, along with providing a town plan to Stanley.
A fold-out visitor's map (scale 1: 250 000), that measures
approximately 75 x 46 cm (W x H) when unfolded. Colour photos and
text highlight major visitor sites. There are several information
boxes giving an overview of the island's history and wildlife,
notable people in the island's history and a time line from 1675 to
2010.
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