The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World: 1 (The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World: 13th Edition of the World's Most Prestigious and Authoritative Atlas) - Tapa dura

‘The Greatest Book on Earth’
Ranulph Fiennes

‘A total adventure’
Jon Snow

'This is the indispensable tool for everyone who needs to know where we have come from, where we are now, and where we might be going'.
Max Hastings

The latest edition of the world's most prestigious and authoritative world atlas, containing up-to-date world maps and thematic information curated by experts in geography and cartography.

Now in its thirteenth edition, the Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World continues to be the benchmark of cartographic excellence. The atlas is relied on and trusted by governments, media companies and international organisations around the world including the UN and the European Commission.

Major updates include:
· 7,000 place name changes, most notably in the Russian Federation, China, Kazakhstan, Iran, and Afghanistan
· A beautifully illustrated section on current issues from climate to economy
· The new country of South Sudan
· 37 city plans added for major cities around the world
· New satellite image of Antarctica
· Flag and year of independence for every country
· Updated national parks and conserved areas
· 100 additional abandoned settlements