National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World Book

The National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World combines the vast geographic resources of the National Geographic Society, the world's premiere cartographic authority, with state--of--the--art maps for a paperback atlas of the highest order. This large--format reference guide to the world, with dozens of maps and tables, displays valuable information about our complex planet in an easily accessible format. Up--to--date political and physical maps locate thousands of places around the world. New views of the planet are revealed---from a dazzling image of the earthn from space to a thematic map showing earth's tectonics.Country profiles provide flags and vital statistics for every nation. Tables display key information about time zones, geographic comparisons, and metric conversions. An accompanying 24--page index makes looking up information quick and easy. This concise edition of maps, which paints a colorful portrait of the contemporary world, is the one atlas every home should have.