
Feature Points
- VINTAGE MAP REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1982 Europe North Africa & Middle East Map Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order maps are made in the USA and each map is inspected for quality. This beautiful artwork is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage maps look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality map print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper posters. We use thick, fine art print quality matte paper. Our professional's choice matte paper displays artwork in high detail without glare. The color is vibrant and text is easy to read. When framed, this map looks absolutely stunning.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1982 Europe North Africa & Middle East Map Print . A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic map and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our maps are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each map is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid tube.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old maps have tears, folds, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance maps while keeping its historical character. All our maps are proudly made in the USA. Customers all over the world love our vintage maps and we know you will too.
Additional Information
Produced by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), this map of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East exemplifies the classic style of CIA cartography, providing clear, concise information used by political and military leaders to shape strategy and policy. These maps were critical tools for navigating shifting geopolitical boundaries and addressing conflicts that arose from such changes.
The 20th century brought significant transformations to Africa and Eastern Europe. As colonial rule ended in Africa, newly independent nations emerged, taking control after decades of European dominance. In Eastern Europe, the 1980s marked the decline of communist regimes, including in the USSR and Germany, resulting in major economic and political shifts. These changes required updated maps to reflect redrawn borders and the rise of newly democratic states.
During this time, Mikhail Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and perestroika opened borders, fostered trade partnerships with Eastern nations, and reduced Soviet military control, altering the global political landscape. Meanwhile, the Middle East saw heightened tensions, including the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988), which underscored the region's historical and geopolitical significance.
This map, with its distinctive aesthetic, captures a pivotal moment in history, offering a visual record of regions undergoing dramatic transformation. It provides a glimpse into a time of rapid change, reflecting areas that continue to play crucial roles in global affairs today.