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Atlas of the World: Sixteenth Edition |  | Creator: Oxford University Press
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 16
Pages: 448
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Dimensions (in): 14.8 x 11.3 x 1.8
ISBN: 0195393287
Dewey Decimal Number: 912
EAN: 9780195393286
ASIN: 0195393287
Publication Date: October 1, 2009
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The sixteenth edition of the Oxford Atlas of the World is chock-full of page-turning information, including new census data, dozens of city maps, updated country profiles, the latest statistics on climate change, gorgeous satellite images of Earth, and an instructive 48-page Introduction to World Geography--beautifully illustrated with tables and graphs. Providing the finest global coverage available, the Oxford Atlas of the World is not only the best-selling volume of its size and price, but also the benchmark by which all other atlases are measured.
Take a Look at the Stunning Illustrations in the Oxford Atlas of the World
(Click on images to enlarge)
The Solar System was formed about 5 billion years ago, when a spinning cloud of gas, mostly hydrogen but seeded with other heavier elements, condensed enough to ignite a nuclear reaction and create a star. | 
Sometimes called âThe Crescent City,â New Orleans is situated between the south bank of Lake Ponchartrain (the largest in this view) and the Mississippi River. | 
This image shows glaciers flowing from the snow covered Himalayas on the northern Bhutan border. |
This image shows just two of the more than 115 world city maps
included in the Oxford Atlas of the World. | 
This diagram shows the wars fought around the world since 1945. |
Product Description
The only world atlas updated annually, guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information, Oxford's Atlas of the World is the most authoritative resource on the market. The Sixteenth Edition remains the finest international reference source of its kind available. Including new census information, dozens of city maps, gorgeous satellite images of Earth, and a geographical glossary, this atlas offers exceptional value at a reasonable price.
Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and virtually uninhabited landscapes around the globe, the Atlas has maps of 69 cities and nearly 100 different regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface. Opening with world statistics and a colorful, instructive 48-page Introduction to World Geography--beautifully illustrated with tables and graphs--this acclaimed resource provides details on such topics as climate, the greenhouse effect, plate tectonics, agriculture, population and migration, and global conflicts. As in years past, this edition includes the latest geographic information. The popular satellite image section has been refreshed with stunning new images of different regions and urban areas. A completely updated Gazetteer of Nations provides an invaluable A-Z reference of concise country profiles, including statistics on economies, politics, and historical profiles.
Providing the finest global coverage available, the Atlas of the World is not only the best-selling volume of its size and price, but also the benchmark by which all other atlases are measured.
· Interior pages designed for heightened accuracy and ease of use
· Detailed city plans and country profiles make it the ultimate geographic reference
The Design
Oxford's Atlas of the World is a sturdy, high-quality, large-format book that is filled with crisp cartography, spectacular satellite imagery, and a wealth of information on changing conditions around the planet.
The Special Sections
Oxford's Atlas of the World provides an extensive intro to World Geography, up-to-date information on current events of geographical significance, captioned satellite images of the Earth, facts and figures on every sovereign state, and detailed coverage of 69 major urban areas.
The Quality of Information
Oxford's Atlas of the World is the only world atlas that is updated annually, guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information. It is the most authoritative resource on the market and offers the most current global information available today through a combination of statistics, maps, and photographs.
The History
Oxford University Press is known around the world for excellence, tradition, and innovation. The Atlas of the World is the best-selling volume of its size and price and the esteemed benchmark by which all other atlases are measured.
The Price
You receive a lavish, top-quality product at an excellent price that is comparable or lower than the main competitors.
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 The best for the price February 22, 2010
R. Larsen (Santa Cruz, CA, USA)
This is an abosolutely top notch atlas and the best for the price of all that we looked at.
Amazing Book! February 1, 2010
Carin A. Snell
I got this book for my 12-year-old daughter for Christmas. She loves that the book will display the satelite image of an area of the Earth then a map on the following page. It's nice to be able to flip back and forth to the satelite image so that you know what you're looking at.
 very displeased February 1, 2010
Mary Bee (south)
This atlas is not organized so that it is user friendly. It is impossible to find a city in a partucular state, it is done by country areas. (north east,etc)
A Great Atlas January 30, 2010
B. Hitomi (Las Vegas, NV USA)
This Atlas was by far the most interesting referernce of it's kind. It has loads of information. I would recomend this book to anyone.
Outstanding Reference January 30, 2010
E. Murlin (Woodward OK)
I purchased this book for my husband. He is always wanting to know where a country is he hears about on the news. This has been an excellent reference for him. Not only countries but a lot of other information as well.
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