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* 45, 000 index entries