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description: The only world atlas updated annually guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information Oxford's Atlas of the World is the most authoritative resource on the market. The Sixteenth Edition remains the finest international reference source of its kind available. Including new census information dozens of city maps gorgeous satellite images of Earth and a geographical glossary this atlas offers exceptional value at a reasonable price. Full of crisp clear cartography of urban areas and virtually uninhabited landscapes around the globe the Atlas has maps of 69 cities and nearly 100 different regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface. Opening with world statistics and a colorful instructive 48-page Introduction to World Geography--beautifully illustrated with tables and graphs--this acclaimed resource provides details on such topics as climate the greenhouse effect plate tectonics agriculture population and migration and global conflicts. As in years past this edition includes the latest geographic information. The popular satellite image section has been refreshed with stunning new images of different regions and urban areas. A completely updated Gazetteer of Nations provides an invaluable A-Z reference of concise country profiles including statistics on economies politics and historical profiles. Providing the finest global coverage available the Atlas of the World is not only the best-selling volume of its size and price but also the benchmark by which all other atlases are measured.- Interior pages designed for heightened accuracy and ease of use- Detailed city plans and country profiles make it the ultimate geographic referenceThe Design Oxford's Atlas of the World is a sturdy high-quality large-format book that is filled with crisp cartography spectacular satellite imagery and a wealth of information on changing conditions around the planet.The Special Sections Oxford's Atlas of the World provides an extensive intro to World Geography up-to-date information on current events of geographical significance captioned satellite images of the Earth facts and figures on every sovereign state and detailed coverage of 69 major urban areas.The Quality of Information Oxford's Atlas of the World is the only world atlas that is updated annually guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information. It is the most authoritative resource on the market and offers the most current global information available today through a combination of statistics maps and photographs.The History Oxford University Press is known around the world for excellence tradition and innovation. The Atlas of the World is the best-selling volume of its size and price and the esteemed benchmark by which all other atlases are measured.The Price You receive a lavish top-quality product at an excellent price that is comparable or lower than the main competitors.
language: English
title: Oxford Atlas of the World
publisher: Oxford University Press