Discover the world with this atlas which includes maps flags and country profiles in a handy compact package.This is a new edition that includes updated maps and statistics as well as short profiles of each of the worlds 196 nations. In this atlas you will find A series of 12 global thematic maps on subjects as diverse as ocean currents and languages.60 fullcolour regional maps featuring political and state borders.A fully crossreferenced indexGazetteer featuring 20000 places.Data profiles of each country including flags and key statistical indicators. You can also read additional information about the main population and administrative centres main lines of communication ports and airports.This is the perfect reference tool to help digest all the information in todays world through the essential facts about our everchanging planet.