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A revised edition of this popular map of China that highlights the key tourist features and classified road network against a background of hillshading and attractive layer colouring. Scale 1:5 000 000; 1 cm to 50 km; 1 inch to 79 miles
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A new, fully updated edition of this best-selling budget atlas in the stylish and authoritative Collins world atlas range. Designed in the distinctive Collins style, this is the ideal atlas for school, home and business use. This new edition of the best-selling Collins World Atlas has been brought fully up-to-date to reflect all recent changes. The reference maps provide world-wide coverage, are clear and accessible and retain the accuracy and authority which are characteristic of Collins products. The introductory section includes maps of the world's physical features and countries, key world statistics, details of all the world's countries and a map of the world's time zones. Fascinating facts and Internet links to the most relevant web sites enhance the reader's knowledge of the World. MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE; * 46 pages of fully revised, detailed reference maps of the world. * Quick reference maps of the world's countries and physical features. * Details of all the countries of the world, including flags, area, population, capital city, languages, religions and currency. * Detailed index to over 10 000 place names. * All the essential information required in a budget atlas for family, study and business use.
A new edition of this popular atlas from the prestigious and authoritative Times Atlas range. This fifth edition is 56 pages larger than the fourth with new sections showing the latest satellite images and fascinating historical images. It has been brought fully up-to-date to provide a detailed and attractive picture of today's world. This fifth edition of The Times Reference Atlas of the World reflects today's world with a beautifully illustrated section on contemporary themes from environment to population growth. Fully up-to-date reference maps give exceptional detail helping you explore the world. NEW FEATURES The atlas contains an extra 56 pages with a stunning section of the latest satellite images from around the world and historical mapping from the archives. FULLY UPDATED The detailed reference maps have been completely updated to provide accurate, accessible and attractive coverage of the whole world. The 46 city plans of the world's major cities, showing major places of interest, have also been revised. The introductory section gives a detailed profile of today's world and covers major geographical and global issues through maps, images, statistics and graphics. A comprehensive guide to the world's states and territories including flags, profiles and key facts, make this the ideal reference atlas for home, school or office. MAIN FEATURES / 104 pages of authoritative mapping of the whole world / Plans of 46 of the world's major cities / Geographical reference section with flags, statistics and facts for the world's states and territories / Statistics and world maps on major geographical themes, including earthquakes, population, cities, climate and the environment / The latest images of the earth from space / Historical mapping of the world from 1858 to the present day / Index to over 45,000 place names.
