Published in May 1940, this map of Europe and the Near East shows international boundaries as of April 1, 1940. An inset of the Middle East provides detail of the Asian countries adjacent to Europe.
The 1940 Europe and the Near East map features:• Inset map of the Middle East
• Distances between European ports and other important world ports via the shortest navigable routes
• List of the English names for countries and their names in the national language
• Capitals, cities, and towns
• Mountains, passes, rivers, lakes, glaciers, swamps, wadies, and desert
• Railways, railways under construction, and canals
• Ruins and oil pipelines
Coverage Area: Europe, Middle East, northern coast of Africa
| Geography | Europe And The Near East |
|---|---|
| Geotype | Region |
| Map Type | Historical Maps |
| Publisher | NG Classic |
| Usage Type | Classroom Maps |