Contains full-color maps of the world's regions and sixty-nine major cities, as well as an introduction to world geography covering such topics as climate, population, and global conflict; a gazetteer of nations; and an index of over eighty thousand names, which provides full latitude and longitude coordinates.
Maps and information for major world cities; world maps; country profiles; travel tips on climate; required documents; holidays; flags of the world; air distancw; world time zones.
An up-to-date atlas features the latest cartographic methods, including satellite-driven imagery that reflects changes in Eastern Europe, Africa, and the former Soviet Union.
This atlas includes new, large-format digitally created maps providing up-to-date coverage of the world, a helpful "How to Use the Atlas" primer, an introductory section on dozens of the world's most spectacular and unique places, and an extensive index.
Maps, photographs, illustrations, and text present information about the statistics, politics, history, culture, and physical features of the countries of the world, arranged by continent or region.
Using innovative computer technology and the latest cartographic data, this atlas includes physical maps of the continents, detailed large-scale maps focusing on the world's countries, and over 1000 photographs, diagrams, and illustrations to capture the particular flavor of each region.
