In partnership with a consortium of European cartographers, Rough Guides is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new series of country and regional maps. Since inception in Germany in spring 2001, the World Mapping Project - the last great adventure in cartography: its task to map every country with state-of-the-art technology - has met with critical acclaim. Now Rough Guides, brings these brilliantly clear, accessible and information - packed maps to the UK and English-speaking world markets. As with our city map series, Rough Guide Country and Regional Maps are printed on waterproof and rip-proof polyart paper. They offer an unbeatable combination of practicality, clarity of design and amazing value.