ArcGIS Online
World Boundaries and Places Alternate
Map Service Name: ESRI_BoundariesPlacesAlt_World_2D
Globe Service Name: ESRI_BoundariesPlacesAlt_World
ArcGIS Desktop/Explorer URL: http://services.arcgisonline.com/arcgis/services
ArcGIS Server Web ADF URL: http://server.arcgisonline.com/arcgis/services
Description:

This map presents country, state/province, and county or equivalent boundaries and place names for the world. The map was developed by ESRI using administrative and landmark data from ESRI, AND, and Tele Atlas. This map is designed for use with services with lighter backgrounds, such as ESRI_ShadedRelief_World.

Attribution: Copyright:© 2008 ESRI, AND, TANA
Usage Restrictions: See license summary
Extent: Global
Scale Range: 1:36,937,200 down to 1:144,286
Minimum Viewing Distance: 24km (24,000 meters)
Publisher and Place: ESRI, Redlands, CA, USA
Publication Date: June 2008
Update Frequency: Twice per year