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In October 1922, National Geographic devoted an entire issue to the continent of Africa which included this beautifully crafted map. Discover Africa in the early 20th century when transportation on the continent was in its infancy and many rivers were yet unexplored. The 1922 Africa map with adjoining portions of Europe and Asia features:
• Countries are colored according to colonial administration, showing the Independent countries as well as administration by Britain, France, Portugal, Belgium, Spain, and Italy
• A key to assist English speakers with pronunciations of French, Italian, and Portugeuse names, as well as a translation key for native words
• Capital cities and towns
• Caravan routes and railroads, both finished and proposed
• Rivers, unexplored rivers, intermittant streams, swamps and falls or rapids are noted
• Desert areas clearly indicated
• Inset of the Cape Verde Islands
Coverage Area: Africa, Arabia, Persia, Syria, Kingdom of Iraq, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain
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