A Pleasant Surprise!
I was a bit hesitant to order this item given the small number of reviews, but I must say that I was pleasantly surprised. The item came packaged very well and even arrived a week early. It looks just as advertised, and the size was perfect for placement above the sofa in my living room. This item is definitely a statement piece!<br /><br />The only reason I gave 4 stars overall instead of 5 is that the map is not completely accurate. For example, it labels Haiti as "Port-au-Prince" (Which is actually the capital of Haiti), and labels the Dominican Republic as "Dominic Republic." Since I am using the item more as an art piece, this is not a huge concern for me.
Rating: 4 stars