Essential World Atlas

"Discover the world with this atlas, which includes maps, flags, and country profiles in a handy, compact package. This is a new edition that includes updated maps and statistics, as well as short profiles of each of the world's 196 nations. In this atlas, you will find a series of 12 global thematic maps on subjects diverse as ocean currents and languages; 60 full-colour regional maps featuring political and state borders; a fully cross-referenced index-gazetteer featuring 20, 000 places; [and] data profiles of each country, including flags and key statistical indicators"--