
                                               The Times Desktop Atlas of the World is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient & easy to use format,  retaining the authority,  style & detail of the larger Times atlases. An excellent world atlas for every day use at home or work,  representing broad coverage at a great price. This new edition of the Times Desktop Atlas of the World has been fully revised to bring all the maps & geographical information completely up-to-date. As with all the atlases in the Times range it offers great authority,  outstanding quality & attention to detail. FULLY UPDATED Detailed up-to-date 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. 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. The extensive index to over 25,  000 place names illustrates the scope of this world atlas which is ideal for home & business use. MAIN FEATURES Authoritative updated Times mapping of the whole world,  including the newly independent country of South Sudan. Geographical reference section with flags,  statistics & facts for the world's states & territories. Statistics & world maps on major geographical themes,  including population,  cities,  climate,  the environment & telecommunications. Unique 16 pages full of thousands of world facts & figures. Over 25,  000 index entries.