Karta Mira 1:2,500,000 World map

This unique enterprise, creating a comprehensive map of the world, in 262 sheets at a standard scale and specification, was undertaken jointly by the Soviet Union and its allies during the 1960s and early 70s. Participants were Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, German Democratic Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and the Soviet Union. Each was responsible for specific global regions.

The prospectus was announced at the International Geographical Congress in London in July 1964 and the maps were sold in the West by Pergammon Press.

Place names are in local language in Roman script so, for example, all Irish places are named solely with their Irish name. Seas are named in the languages of adjoining countries; for example, ‘Irish Sea – Muir Meann’. (See sheet 35)

Sheets covering North America, Europe, Russia and the Polar regions (North and South) are available to view below.

Below: Original Prospectus, presented to the International Geographical Congress by the Editorial Board (click to enlarge)