Korea and Japan Educational Wall Map - Prisoners of Geography

Explore Korea and Japan with this Prisoners of Geography Map!

This remarkable, illustrated map of Korea and Japan provides a unique introduction to the countries and political and geographical affairs within.

Did you know that the Demilitarized zone between North and South Korea was agreed in 1953 after the Korean war? Or that there are two islands between Korea and Japan that are known by different names in their respective countries? There is a dispute over who controls the islands, and they are known as the Dokdo Islands by Korea and the Takashima Islands by Japan. Japan is one of the largest importers of natural gas and oil as it has little resources of its own. Packed with facts and beautifully illustrated, this stunning map of Korea and Japan is sure to inspire curious minds everywhere.

This map is taken from the abridged and illustrated edition of international bestseller Prisoners of Geography, by acclaimed author Tim Marshall.

PRISONERS OF GEOGRAPHY is a registered trademark of Tim Marshall. Text copyright © 2015 - 2023 Tim Marshall. Illustration copyright © 2019 - 2023 Elliott and Thompson Limited.