World Reference Atlas - Hardcover

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9780751301304: World Reference Atlas

Synopsis

A complete picture of the world today - fully revised and updated 8th edition

This fully updated Reference World Atlas contains more than 640 maps, providing a wealth of information on countries around the world. Includes large-scale maps, landscape models and locators as well as up-to-date place names, flag changes and the world's newest regions.

Regional maps are complemented by spectacular photographs, computer-generated 3D terrain models and thematic maps. Featuring a comprehensive index of over 80,000 easily accessible entries, this is the essential reference atlas for any business, home or school.

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Synopsis

This atlas presents geographical information through the combination of computer-generated mapping of every country in the world, encyclopaedic reference and an in-depth analysis of every nation, as well as 25,000 key place names and statistical information. The major A-Z section of the book - 580 pages focuses on 191 national portraits under 18 topic headings, from climate to wealth and politics. There are also 5000 data-graphics, photos and illustrations, icons, diagrams, and 600 political, physical and thematic maps, making this a useful guide to the world's places and peoples.

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