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RECORD NUMBER: 148 OF 1771Main Title | Atlas of the world / | |||||||||||
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CORP Author | National Geographic Maps (Firm), | |||||||||||
Publisher | National Geographic Society, Printed and bound by Toppan Printing Co. (H.K.) Ltd., | |||||||||||
Year Published | 2014 | |||||||||||
OCLC Number | 868806120 | |||||||||||
ISBN | 9781426213533; 1426213530; 9781426213540; 1426213549; 9781426213557; 1426213557 | |||||||||||
Subjects | Physical geography--Maps ; Earth, Planet ; Världskartor ; Naturgeografi | |||||||||||
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Edition | Tenth edition. | |||||||||||
Collation | 1 atlas (1 volume (various pagings)) : color illustrations, color maps ; 48 cm | |||||||||||
Notes | Relief shown by shading and spot heights. Depths shown by gradient tints and soundings. "Prepared by National Geographic Maps for the Book Division." "Copyright à 2015 National Geographic Society." Issued in slipcase. Accompanied by 2 maps on 1 sheet: The world / prepared especially for the National geographic magazine, showing the political divisions, including those established after the World War ; The world commemorating the 125th anniversary of the National Geographic Society. Both sides, color ; 69 x 102 cm and 66 x 103 cm, sheet 77 x 107 cm. Includes indexes. |
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Contents Notes | World themes -- North America -- South America -- Europe -- Asia -- Africa -- Australia and Oceania -- The poles -- Oceans -- Space -- Nations. Published to mark the 100th anniversary of National Geographic cartography, the prestigious and authoritative National Geographic Atlas of the World, Tenth Edition is an essential guide to understanding today's increasingly interconnected world. Illustrated maps and informational graphics chart rapidly changing global themes such as population trends, urbanization, health and longevity, human migration, climate change, communications, and the world economy. The core of any atlas is the reference mapping section and the 10th Edition boasts the largest and most comprehensive collection of political maps ever published by National Geographic. Completely updated and expanded by sixteen pages, this section features new maps of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, three detailed regional maps of Australia, expanded coverage of Africa, and a map of the strategically important area around the Mediterranean Sea, encompassing North Africa and Southern Europe. In addition, special sections are dedicated to the Oceans, Space, and Flags and Facts. These are followed by an expanded index, with more than 150,000 place names. The 10th Edition's high-quality construction and large format make it a centerpiece to gather around as well as the perfect reference tool for understanding how the present and past continually collide in today's fast-paced world. |