This World Map, first published on the National Geographic centennial in December 1988, accompanied an article called, "Earth 88: Will We Mend Our Earth?" The world map combines the classic National Geographic cartographic style with several inset maps to provide a comprehensive look at our planet. New insets for this map included stunningly realistic physical maps for the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, and updated Religions of the World, and Population maps.

Coverage Area: The World, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Oceania, Antarctica