The Reed Map Of The Pacific

Reed Map of the Pacific Wallchart
A popular educational resource published by Reed Publishing (NZ) Ltd, this map is commonly used in New Zealand schools and libraries to illustrate the geography and political landscape of the Pacific region.

Key Features of the Reed Map

The map is designed as a senior-level educational wallchart and typically includes:

• Geographic Scope: Coverage of the entire Pacific Ocean, including New Zealand and its Pacific neighbours.
• National Information: Details on national flags, capital cities, primary exports, and currencies for Pacific nations.
• Cultural Context: Information on the various languages spoken across the islands.
• Regional Groupings: Visual representation of the three main Pacific subregions: Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.

Historical and Alternative Reed Maps

There are several related publications from the same publisher:

• Map Book of the Pacific Islands: A detailed resource by A.W. Reed, often part of the "Pageant of the Pacific" series used in schools since the 1960s and 70s.
• Trade Route Maps: Some historical Reed maps specifically focus on trade routes and distances from Wellington to various overseas ports.