I'm adding my 5 stars to the rest of the reviews. I searched many places to find the right large scale world map and found many that were much more expensive than this one. But this map is truly wall covering size, has a quality laminated cover, and all for a very low price. Some have commented on the color scheme (on the several similar versions on Amazon), but this is definitely not the bright colored map that would be suitable for a child's room. The actual colors are a little different than the picture, but as I sit here and look at my wall I see rich, muted browns and greens and tans. It fits well with the dark, woody, den type atmosphere I am trying to make. This is a great buy.