I watch a lot of world news and was constantly looking up where certain countries were located and what countries bordered them.  So I ordered this map after reading several of the reviews.  It is large and takes up a big part of my wall but is quite attractive and is laminated so that it will stay fresh looking for years to come.  Each country is in a different color is quite distinct and easy to find.  This map suited my needs quite well and I'm very pleased with it.