The Times Atlas of the World

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A completely revised atlas that provides an accurate picture of today’s world. It includes a new map of the world’s physical features. Detailed reference maps offer balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the world. Each continent is introduced by a political map showing individual countries, followed by regional maps detailing towns and cities, roads, railways, international boundaries, and topography. The introductory section presents a revised guide to the states and territories of the world with national flags and statistics on area and population, as well as details of languages, religions, and currencies. Thematic maps and statistics on major world themes, including population, climate, and communications have been updated to give a complete picture of the world today. The index includes references to over 25,000 place names. This is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient and easy-to-use format, retaining the authority, style, and detail of larger atlases.