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THIS EIGHTH CONCISE EDITION OF 'The Times Atlas of the World' HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REDESIGNED AND UPDATED, AND EXTENDED TO INCLUDE MORE LARGE SCALE MAPPING.

'Authoritative reference maps, superbly designed to present detailed information with outstanding clarity'

'Stunning high resolution satellite images of the continents'

'Thirty-two detailed plans of the world's greatest cities'

'Spectacular features on the geography of the world at the beginning of the 21st century'

'Information-packed guide to the states and territories of the world'

'Comprehensive index to over 100 000 place names fully cross-referenced for ease of use'

'Glossary of geographical terms'

'The Times Atlas of the World' has long been famous for its authority and for setting the standard in world reference atlas publishing.

This eighth Concise edition is a completely new atlas in that tradition, redesigned and expanded to have 260 pages of mapping and an index to over 100 000 place names.

The new reference maps are completely up-to-date and include even more information at larger scales than earlier editions. There is additional mapping on Central Asia, Japan, southeast Australia and eastern United States. Using the latest technology, which allows each map to be individually designed to the optimum parameters of scale and projection, these maps have been carefully selected to provide balanced coverage of all regions of the world, with larger scale mapping of more populous areas. The maps are designed for maximum legibility and accessibility, while providing detailed information on the physical and human landscape.

Complementing these reference maps is a new introductory section: The World Today, including stunning high resolution satellite images, features on The Planets, Earthquakes and Volcanoes, The Oceans, Climate, Land Cover, Population, Urbanization, Minerals, Energy and Communications. This section also includes a complete guide to the states and territories of the world with all the latest data and statistics.

The Index to the atlas features over 100 000 place names from the reference maps and includes cross-references to alternative and former names. The index is complemented by a Glossary of geographical terms.