Beautifully designed maps flags and country profile data make this atlas an ideal source of information about our ever changing world.If youre interested in finding out more about the geography of the world we live in then this world atlas book is perfect for you. Compact World Atlas provides an excellent source of accurate and informative geographical information in an attractive affordable userfriendly package.Journey all over the world as you explore New fully revised 8th Edition incorporating hundreds of updates to maps and statistics. Over 60 regional maps 196 country fact files flags and statistics. 25 larger scale inset maps of cities and smaller countries Fully crossreferenced indexgazetteer.Arranged in three main sections the Compact World Atlas proves ideal for family reference encompassing crosswords and quizzes whilst presenting an intriguing and absorbing journey around the world in which we live.Divided into three sections the first section gives a global overview with political physical and timezone maps. This is followed by 120 pages of crisp clear regional mapping arranged by continent covering all of the worlds 196 nations.