This new edition of the Times Compact World Atlas, in a convenient, portable format, has been fully revised to bring all the maps & geographical information completely up-to-date to give an accurate picture of today's world. As with all the atlases in the Times range, it offers great authority, outstanding quality & attention to detail. Detailed reference maps in the distinctive & respected Times style provide balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the world. Each continent is introduced by a political map showing individual countries, followed by regional maps showing towns & cities, roads, railways, international boundaries & topography. Key features of the atlas include: The introductory section covers major world geographical themes
- from earthquakes & volcanoes to population growth, communications & climate change
- giving a global snapshot of our contemporary world. Authoritative updated mapping of the whole world. Geographical reference section with flags, statistics & facts for the world's states & territories. Hundreds of place names updated. Over 25, 000 index entries. This is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient & easy-to use format, retaining the authority, style & detail of the larger atlases in the range.