Essential World Atlas

<p><b>Discover the world with this atlas, which includes maps, flags, and country profiles in a handy, compact package.</b></p><p>This is a new edition that includes updated maps and statistics, as well as short profiles of each of the world’s 196 nations. </p><p><b>In this atlas, you will find: </b></p><ul><li>A series of 12 global thematic maps on subjects as diverse as ocean currents and languages.</li><li>60 full-colour regional maps featuring political and state borders.</li><li>A fully cross-referenced index-Gazetteer featuring 20,000 places.</li><li>Data profiles of each country, including flags and key statistical indicators. </li></ul><p>You can also read additional information about the main population and administrative centres, main lines of communication, ports, and airports.</p><p>This is the perfect reference tool to help digest all the information in today’s world through the essential facts about our ever-changing planet. </p>