The Concise Atlas of the World, 2nd Edition—with more than 3,000 updates; 32 new pages of expanded content; and 500 maps, charts, graphs, flags, and illustrations—is the ultimate geographic reference for every home, office, and classroom.

The atlas opens with beautifully rendered, up-to-date, thoroughly indexed, political and physical maps of the world. Satellite mosaics depict the Earth from hundreds of miles above and world thematic maps show plate tectonics, climate and weather, oceans, population, religion, energy, and the economy.

Full-color physical and land cover maps enhance and enrich readers' understanding of the Earth's natural features. Each continent—and the United States—is mapped with political boundaries and corresponds to a comprehensive place-name index of more than 10,000 towns, cities, and countries.

New continental maps cover water availability and natural events such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. Country profiles provide national flags and valuable facts for all 193 independent nations of the world. Key information is provided about time zones, metric conversions, and geographic terms.

• Softcover
• 160 pages; 350 color maps, graphics, satellite images, and photos
• 10 1/4 x 13 1/2
• © 2007

National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World was recognized by the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping in the annual map design competition as the best in the atlas/book category.