Larger	Encyclopedic World Atlas: A-Z Country-By-Country Coverage (Encyclopedic World Atlas) Author: Oxford University Press
	Book Information Publisher: Oxford University Press Book Type: Hardcover Members Wishing: 0 Rating: ? ISBN-13: 9780195215892 - ISBN-10: 0195215893 Publication Date: 10/5/2000 Pages: 280

Detailed profiles and authoritative, full-color maps of every country in the world fill the completely updated Fourth Edition of the Encyclopedic World Atlas. Containing the same outstanding relief mapping featured in Oxford's other atlases, this volume offers a comprehensive, easy-to-use, and invaluable resource for project work, research, or as a general home or library reference.

For each country on Earth, the Atlas provides a map, reference tables with abundant statistics on industry, commerce, culture, and demographics, and a fascinating essay describing the country's landscape, culture, history, and economy. In addition, a 32-page "Introduction to World Geography" features brand new satellite images throughout and a wealth of colorful maps, charts, and graphs which provide an integrated look at our world. The convenient country-by-country format, combined with an extensive 25,000-entry index, make this the ideal reference for any family.