Reference Map of Oceania: The Pacific Islands of Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia |  | Author: James A. Bier
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 1692162
Format: Folded Map
Media: Map
Edition: Second
Number Of Items: 1
ISBN: 082483108X
Dewey Decimal Number: 919
EAN: 9780824831080
ASIN: 082483108X
Publication Date: October 31, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Product Description
Completely revised and updated with enhanced readability, James A. Bier's "Reference Map of Oceania" is the most comprehensive Pacific map in existence. Its main map and 52 inset maps of all major parts of the region provide a wealth of information in one source. Principal cities, towns, and villages are shown along with roads, topography, and population figures where available. The main map's Mercator projection is useful for planning routes. Time zones for the Pacific and individual countries are also included. It is the only map that clearly focuses on the political units of Micronesia, Polynesia, and Melanesia, using as its boundaries the 200-mile Extended Economic Zone. With more than 3,400 place names, "Oceania" will be an invaluable reference for everyone interested in or living in the Pacific islands, including teachers, students, historians, anthropologists, businesses, and travelers.
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 Only Useful as an Overview February 19, 2005
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
This map will only be useful to you if you don't have any other basic resources, like a general world atlas or travel guides, at home.
The main map itself shows the entire South Pacific region, with country boundaries clearly marked, but individual islands reduced to the size of dots.
Major islands are shown on inset maps, however even these are still tiny - you will find bigger, more detailed, and more accurate maps of the same islands (and many more) in travel guidebooks to this region by Lonely Planet or Moon.
In short, unless you just want a general map to hang on your wall, don't waste your money on this one!
 amazing map December 16, 2004
4 out of 10 found this review helpful
I've been looking for a map for a long time of Oceania because after college I'm settling on an island by myself in search for waves. I could'nt believe all the islands I've never known about. If I was to purchase one map in conjunction with nautical charts, it would be this one.
Excellent coverage of Melanesia, Micronesia, & Polynesia August 2, 1999
21 out of 26 found this review helpful
This map covers an area of the world that is not well represented in most world atlases. Excellent index. Fifty-one detailed inset maps.
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