World Map Poster

How can I use this resource with my children?

This is a fantastic editable world map with all the country names for helping you teach your children global geography. 

The map is colour-coded with a different colour for every continent, so you can give your children a bold overview of the way that countries are categorised into groups. 

There are numerous versions of the poster to suit your needs. Use the 2xA4 version to easily print a large version that you can glue or staple together before you include it in a colourful display. Or use the 2xA3 version if you want smaller copies of the map that you can pass around the class. 

The editable world map comes with country names, but in its interactive form, you can choose to delete all or part of the country names to make this into a fun world geography quiz. Or, you can add more detail to the countries, such as flags or population sizes. 

Are there more world Geography resources?

There are indeed. World geography is a hugely important subject that will benefit children throughout their lives. That’s why we have a diverse collection of resources, designed by qualified teachers, for teaching your kids about countries all around the world. Have a look at what we have to offer:

• World Map with Names - Continents and Oceans - If you found the editable world map with country names helpful, but you want to take a particular focus on continents, then this is the map for you!
• Where Are We From Banner and Map Display - This resource contains plenty of materials for decorating your classroom with colourful banners and detailed maps. 
• Parts of My Planet Labelling Worksheet - Make sure your children have the vocabulary for talking about the planet with terms like the Equator, the Northern Hemisphere and the South Pole. 
• Where Is French Spoken? Display Posters - The colour coding will help your children understand the language’s reach while they gain a sense of the world map. 

How many continents are there?

This seems like an obvious question, but depending on who you ask, the answer will change. Our editable world map suggests there are indeed seven continents. But using the definition of a continent - a continuous tract of land - some would suggest Asia and Europe are the same continent. 

This is why places like Russia and Japan believe there are just six continents because they use the term Eurasia for the combined continent of Europe and Asia.