Have the world at your fingertips with this invaluable compact atlas From the African plains to the Himalayan heights, over 60 easy-to-read maps uncover the world's continents, regions and countries in astonishing clarity in the 5th edition of the Compact World Atlas. With detailed factfiles on all 195 nations plus a full index-gazetteer that contains 20,000 entries, it's the essential reference tool. Features improved landscape modelling showing the most important roads, railways, rivers and settlements, as well as key global statistics, time zones, geographical comparisons and up-to-date reference information. Updated to include all recent border, place name and flag changes around the world. Perfect for anyone looking for a reliable fact-finder atlas at a low price - the Compact World Atlas is an unbeatable world reference for every home, office or school.

National Geographic's maps and atlases are critically acclaimed and world-renowned for their accuracy, originality, innovative and authoritative content, and clear, smart design. Now, for the first time, National Geographic offers its trusted map content in a new, compact format. Sized at 4 x 6 inches, with a pliable, resilient soft cover, the Compact Atlas of the World is designed to be thumbed through, easily referenced, and then conveniently stored in a pocket, backpack, or desk. All maps are newly researched, updated, and reflect the latest changes in the world. Other enhancements include new internal navigation elements and new, extensive world and continental thematic coverage of population, climate, land cover, fresh water, and natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsumanis. Superb overall readability, captivating design and layout, and navigational ease allow the reader to quickly retrieve information. This compact world atlas contains a wide array of traditional political and physical maps, as well as a fascinating series of thematic maps (e.g., population density and growth, climate, land cover, natural hazards, and water availability) at both continental and world scales. Design details such as rounded corners and prominent page numbers make it a use-friendly and novel product, which literally puts the world in the palm of your hand. Attractively priced and containing 100 maps and an accompanying place-name index with some 11,000 entries, this atlas represents an outstanding value and makes an excellent handy, affordable, personal reference and gift item.

This new addition to Oxford's atlas line is a handy, pocket-sized atlas ideal for travelers of all kinds. Handsomely bound in a leatherette case with gilt-edged pages, the Pocket Atlas contains 96 pages of stunning, digitally-produced physical and political maps of the entire world, focusing particularly on areas of key business interest such as North America, Europe, and the Far East. Thoroughly up-to-date, it reflects political boundaries and name changes around the world, while an attractive introductory section outlines useful information from time zones and common air travel routes to average climate and temperature around the world. An indispensable reference for any traveler.

With more than 550 maps and graphics, all completely revised, this atlas provides accurate coverage of the whole world. Introductory sections for each continent are also fully updated and feature stunning images that portray unique physical geography and highlight the sprawling extent of major cities. The flags and country facts at the end of each continental section reflect the latest statistics from national and international sources.

DK's outstanding cartography and design combine to create this fifth edition of Compact Atlas of the World, an exceptionally appealing and accessible general atlas in a budget-friendly package. The clear presentation and balanced coverage of all the world's nations lends a strong educational aspect to the atlas, making it a valuable reference resource.