Physical & Thematic Map | Ecosystems, Terrain & Human Origins | Large Wall Format (616 × 565 mm) | Premium Finishes

A sweeping, satellite-derived portrait of a continent shaped by deep time and human history, Africa — A Storied Landscape reveals the natural systems that define Africa beyond political borders. Published by National Geographic in September 2005, this map forms part of a two-piece set alongside Africa: The Human Footprint.

From the cradle of humanity in the Great Rift Valley to the continent’s vast deserts, forests, and savannas, it presents Africa as a living mosaic of ecosystems—each blending into the next, each governed by its own rhythms of life.

Why This Map Stands Out

A continent beyond borders
Highlights natural landscapes that transcend modern political divisions.

Satellite-derived realism
Captures Africa’s terrain with stunning clarity and natural colour.

A story of human origins
Links geography to the earliest chapters of human evolution.

National Geographic authority
Combines scientific depth with elegant, highly legible design.

A powerful visual statement
Balances beauty, scale, and insight in one compelling wall map.

🗺️ What the Map Shows

• Africa’s major ecosystems and biomes, including:
  • Mediterranean regions
  • Deserts and arid lands
  • Croplands and transitional zones
  • Tropical forests and wetlands
  • Savannas and grasslands
• The natural transitions between these landscapes—forming a continuous ecological mosaic
• Terrain features shaped by geology and climate
• The geographic context of early human development in East Africa
• A continent-wide perspective on how environment shapes life

📐 Size & Format

616 mm (W) × 565 mm (H)
Landscape orientation

A balanced, visually rich format ideal for:

• Classrooms and geography departments
• Home offices and studies
• Libraries and research environments
• Interiors inspired by nature and global landscapes

✨ Premium Finishes

🔨 Please allow up to 10 working days for professionally mounted hang-railed finishes.

📊 Specifications

🎯 Ideal For

• Students and educators of geography and environmental science
• Enthusiasts of African landscapes and ecosystems
• Collectors of National Geographic thematic maps
• Interiors seeking a natural, visually rich centrepiece
• Gift buyers looking for a meaningful and educational map

🌍 A Continent Shaped by Nature

Africa tells its story through landscape:

• Ecosystems flowing seamlessly across vast distances
• Climate and terrain shaping life in every region
• Human origins rooted in a dynamic environment
• A continent defined not by borders—but by natural systems

This map captures that essence—revealing Africa as a connected, evolving landscape.

🤝 Our Commitment

• Printed in Australia using archival-quality production
• Faithfully reproduced to preserve colour, clarity, and detail
• Premium materials selected for durability and longevity
• Each map is hand-checked before dispatch
• Carefully packaged for safe delivery

🚚 Delivery

• Paper, Laminated, Canvas (rolled): Dispatch within 1–2 business days
• Hang-Railed Maps: Made to order—allow up to 10 working days
• Packaging: Securely rolled in protective tubing

See Africa as a unified landscape—
a map that reveals the continent’s natural story in full.

👉 Order now and bring this remarkable view of Africa to your wall.