Reference Map of Oceania: The Pacific Islands of Micronesia, Polynesia, Melanesia

A good map of a difficult region to map out, with enlarged map portions for various island groups. However, it isn't super-specificfor very small islands, and there were several tiny islands we went to, in Papua New Guinea's Louisiade Archipelago, which were barely indicated on the map (by a tiny dot) or not at all. I think I'd almost need a detailed atlas for getting those on a map.I am not sure that such an atlas even exists.I was on a National Geographic expedition to the region (its first to these specific islands) and even the maps in the ship library had very little detail, although the islands were shown.I think that for most purposes, this map would be just fine. I like the way it groups islands together according to which nation they belong to, by using a line border around nation-groups. This map makes the region more easy to understand politically.

It's exactly what it says it is - a map of the Pacific Islands to show the general geography of the area, but not in as much detail as a guide book. These maps are hard to find but I got exactly what I wanted. It shows a big map of the Pacific Islands plus smaller maps of specific islands in more detail. The only thing I would like it to show which it doesn't, is the markers to show where Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia are(although without having all of NZ in it, obviously the bottom of the Polynesian triangle would be cut off.)

Really enjoyable map for the arm chair traveler.

This is a pretty detailed map. I bought it to plan a vacation around the Fiji islands and it provided me a good overview of how the islands are located relative to neighboring islands. The map folds out nicely and everything is labeled clearly. Contrasts are good and islands are not too small.

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!

Being able to track my family as they sail around the world .

This is a great map. We studied this area in homeschool this year. This map worked perfectly.

The problem is to show some small islands in a large area of ocean The map seems to do this quite well

A great map for getting a general feel of a very large area. Something an atlas cannot do.

a bit on the small side and so not really much use for detailed planning

very clear and concise layout of all the main oceanic islands.

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Very little detail, will only give you a general idea of the location of the islands. Not suitable for planning a trip .