Eighth edition of this popular atlas from the prestigious & authoritative Times Atlas range Latest satellite images & fascinating historical maps This world atlas contains the breadth scale & detail to make it an ideal reference resource for school home & business The atlas has been brought fully up-to-date to provide a detailed & attractive picture of the world today The beautifully illustrated introductory section gives a detailed profile of today's world & covers major contemporary geographical & global issues
- such as environment & population growth
- through maps images statistics & graphics The fully up-to-date reference maps give exceptional detail & provide accurate accessible & attractive coverage helping you explore the world 44 city plans of the world's major cities showing major places of interest have also been revised A comprehensive guide to the world's states & territories including flags profiles & key facts in included making this the ideal reference atlas for home school or office MAIN FEATURES 104 pages of authoritative mapping of the whole world Plans of 44 of the world's major cities Geographical reference section with flags statistics & facts for the world's states & territories Statistics & world maps on major geographical themes including earthquakes population cities climate & the environment The latest images of the earth from space Historical mapping of the world from 1858 to the present day 45000 index entries