1950 March National Geographic Original Map of Africa & The Arabian Peninsula

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1950 March Vintage Original Map AFRICA AND THE ARABIAN PENINSULA National Geographic
1950 Africa and the Arabian Peninsula Map
This intriguing historical snapshot of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula captures Libya and Somalia's independence from colonial administration as well as early oil development in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran. First published in March 1950, this map accompanied three National Geographic articles including one entitled, "Roaming Africa's Unfenced Zoos."
Map is approximately
28.25" x 31"
The National Geographic is known for it's fine maps & detailed information.  Supplement to the National Geographic Magazine; magazine is not included.