A new edition of this popular atlas from the prestigious & authoritative Times Atlas range. This seventh edition contains the latest satellite images & fascinating historical images, & 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 * 45, 000 index entries