"To show the world ocean, insofar as possible, uninterrupted by the edge of the map"--P. 1.

Combining cartographic technology with physiographic and cultural content, this atlas has a section on the physical and natural world with core topics such as evolution of earth, geology, climate and biodiversity, a section on human activities such as population and migration as well as the seven continents

Maps, photographs, illustrations, and text present information about the Earth and continental regions covering all the countries of the world. Includes sections on terrain, landscape, languages, history, population, religious beliefs, climate, plants, and animals. An earth sciences section explains how volcanoes are formed and how they grow, why earthquakes occur, how rocks and fossils form, and how continents move.

DK's highly regarded, eye-catching, and comprehensive cartography is presented in classic form in this fully updated geographic tome, the second edition of Complete Atlas of the World. All maps enjoy a full double-page spread, maximizing the space for geographic information. The continents are broken down into 330 carefully selected map areas reflecting a meaningful division of the modern world. A section on thought-provoking global topics and an index of 100,000 placenames support the core atlas. This atlas is has been structured into four sections. The first section is a world overview, containing a stimulating series of global thematic maps which explore Earth's place in the universe, its physical forms and processes, the living world, and the human condition. The second section comprises the main atlas, examined in a series of 330 maps, including more than 100 city plans. In section three, all 195 countries of the world are presented along with up-to-date geopolitical facts. In the fourth and final section, a clearly styled index of all 100,000 placenames is provided.

Complete Atlas of the World, 3rd Edition is now fully revised and updated to reflect the latest changes in world geography, including the annexation of Crimea and the new nation of South Sudan. Bringing each featured landscape to life with detailed terrain models and color schemes and offering maps of unsurpassed quality, this atlas features four sections: a world overview, the main atlas, fact files on all the countries of the world, and an easy-to-reference index of all 100,000 place names. All maps enjoy a full double-page spread, with continents broken down into 330 carefully selected maps, including 100 city plans. You will also find a stimulating series of global thematic maps that explore Earth's place in the universe, its physical forms and processes, the living world, and the human condition. From Antarctica to Zambia, discover the Earth continent-by-continent with Complete Atlas of the World, 3rd Edition.

From the defining boundaries of the Balkan states to the icy terrain of Antarctica, this encyclopedic atlas is the essential world reference guide. State of the art digital mapping provides an unsurpassed overview of the physical, political and demographic geography of the world. With detailed factfiles on all 193 nations, including each region's land use, industrial activities and population distribution; it also includes a 75,000 index-gazetteer. Ideal for general family use, holiday planning or schoolwork - it's a unique desktop reference to be used by all.