Looking for the most recent world map series? A new collection of world maps has recently been developed, including a political map, a physical map and an environmental map. The political world map focuses on sovereign states, which are clearly differentiated using distinct colours. The physical map emphasises elevation and terrain, while still including selected political information in a more subdued way. The environmental map is based on Köppen’s climatic classification, showing global climate zones as the primary layer. Further details on the physical and environmental maps will be explored in upcoming articles.

What makes this map series distinctive is the ability to integrate external data directly into the cartographic structure. This approach allows each map to present information at different levels of detail, depending on how the underlying data is organised and displayed. As a result, the maps can highlight either a broad overview or a more detailed geographic representation, while maintaining a consistent visual style across the entire series. This flexibility in data use is a defining characteristic of the collection.

The latest world map series features shaded relief, allowing the underlying terrain to be clearly represented, as shown in the detailed view. Administrative regions are displayed in varying tones, which adds visual depth and enhances the overall clarity of the map. This combination of relief and colour variation gives the series a lively yet structured appearance, offering a broad range of cartographic possibilities.