It's hard to see the classes, so I've put the source at the end of this post. I think what drew me most to this choropleth map in particular is its lack of a boxy appearance. I like the simplicity in data adaptation applied in choropleth maps, but I don't aesthetically like the outcome. This one, because it's boundaries are so large and "free-form" looking, particularly against the background of the Australian provinces (if that's what they have), looks almost isorhythmic. When it's classes are looked over closesly, however, it's apparent that it is with out a doubt, a choropleth map.
I also liked that it was a nice looking, detailed, Non-US map. I know there are a lot out there, but I think we see too many US data sets day-to-day. The outside look is refreshing.
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/how/newproducts/images/kpn_map.jpg
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