The latest mapping provides an amazingly detailed view of the world with extensive geographical information beside each map. The reference mapping, produced in the beautifully clear and distinctive Times style, has been completely updated with thousands of changes reflecting recent geopolitical and geographical change around the world. This atlas features a fascinating collection of maps from the last 150 years of world atlases included in an expanded historical mapping section; satellite image shown for each continent along with textual description; the latest satellite images from around the world showcased in the imagery section; a geographical reference section with flags, statistics and facts for all the world's countries; and more than 50,000 index entries.