Discovery World Atlas

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This new general reference atlas offers a comprehensive and topical view of today's world and its pressing issues. Users can explore the globe through highly detailed reference maps, beautifully illustrated thematic spreads, and thousands of world and continental statistics. The atlas features 92 pages of accurate, up-to-date reference maps in the distinctive Collins style, providing balanced coverage of the entire world. Complementing these maps are 26 thematic spreads that delve into major geographical themes and global issues, presenting a wealth of information through maps, satellite images, photographs, and graphics. Key topics include climate change, world population, environmental concerns, the global economy, telecommunications growth, and conflicts. Significant global issues, such as the AIDS epidemic, the international drug trade, and water resources, are also addressed, with dramatic examples of environmental change shown through comparative satellite images. Detailed country-by-country statistics on socio-economic indicators support the illustrated spreads. New Internet links guide readers to relevant websites for further exploration. The comprehensive index contains over 50,000 place names, featuring special entries that highlight key facts about selected locations and geographical features worldwide.