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Packed with the latest statistics and filled with clear cartography, the Philip's RGS Atlas of the World gives a striking view of the Earth's surface and its many complexities and treasures."This atlas brilliantly captures what a precious and impressive place we live in." Michael Palin" Beautifully put together, lavishly laid out. In a word - sumptuous!" Tim Marshall author of Power of Geography"A veritable encyclopaedia of geographic and demographic information, profusely illustrated... Extraordinary." The New York TimesNearly 200 pages of fully revised ultra-clear maps and satellite imagery reveal the full shape of Earth's surface.This edition includes the special feature, 'Biodiversity on the Brink', which examines threats such as habitat destruction and climate change. The extensive front section contains a Gazetteer of Nations that has been comprehensively checked and updated to include recent economic and political changes. New for this edition is an illustrated guide on the whole world's essential physical facts - the highest peaks, longest rivers, deepest oceans, etc - an at-a-glance reference for all.Updated World Geography section includes new maps on urbanization, vital health issues (alcohol consumption and prevalence of tobacco use). World city plans: 70 of the world's greatest cities shown in detail with locations of prominent public buildings and largest museums and galleries.
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Packed with the latest statistics and filled with glorious images and cartography, the Philip's RGS Atlas of the World gives a striking view of the Earth's surface and its many complexities and treasures."This atlas brilliantly captures what a precious and impressive place we live in." Michael Palin"Beautifully put together, lavishly laid out. In a word - sumptuous!" Tim Marshall * Following the updated World Statistics, there is a new special feature on: The Great Divide - Rich or Poor?* Images of Earth encapsulate the planet using satellite imagery, with images processed exclusively for this atlas. * The extensive Gazetteer of Nations has been comprehensively revised to include the latest economic and political information.* In World Geography we provide detailed studies of topics ranging from the Universe to Wealth and Standards of Living.* World city plans: 70 of the world's greatest cities are shown in detail with locations of great public buildings and the largest museums and galleries.* For the first time In the World Maps section, we add space launch sites - about 40 sites worldwide. We update the Arctic and Antarctica, revising the limits of sea ice to reflect global climate changes and add new national parks in Australia and Albania. In global transport and infrastructure the new international airports coming on stream in Dehli and Vietnam and railways are updated to include the new Iran/Iraq line.
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Packed with the latest statistics and filled with glorious images and cartography, the Philip's RGS Atlas of the World gives a striking view of the Earth's surface and its many complexities and treasures. "This atlas brilliantly captures what a precious and impressive place we live in." Michael Palin"Beautifully put together, lavishly laid out. In a word - sumptuous!" Tim Marshall* Following the updated World Statistics, there is a new special feature on: Cities of Dreams? It delves into the history of cities and urbanisation and the development of wealth and innovation alongside slums and desperation. The decline and rise of cities around the world are examined as are possible sustainable futures eg the 15-minute city.* Images of Earth encapsulate the planet using satellites, with images processed exclusively for this atlas, ranging from Nuuk, Greenland to Hanoi, Vietnam.* The extensive Gazetteer of Nations has been comprehensively updated to include the latest economic and political information.* In World Geography we provide detailed studies of topics from Climate Change and weather records to reviews of Global Wealth and Standards of Living; alongside the latest migration flow and population data. * World city plans: 70 of the world's greatest cities in 119 maps are shown in detail with locations of great public buildings and the largest museums and galleries.* In World Maps, we reflect the new networks of high-speed railways and roads in China and Mexico, a new link between Jakarta and Bandung in Indonesia, a new city of Ekurhuleni recognised as a separate city outside Johannesburg, South Africa, new provinces in Ethiopia, and more first nation names in New Zealand and other countries.
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Philip's Atlas of the World
The Complete Global Update (2026 edition)
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
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Packed with the latest statistics and filled with glorious images and cartography, the Philip's RGS Atlas of the World gives a striking view of the Earth's surface and its many complexities and treasures. "This atlas brilliantly captures what a precious and impressive place we live in." Michael Palin"Beautifully put together, lavishly laid out. In a word - sumptuous!" Tim Marshall* Following the updated World Statistics, there is a new special feature on: Living with Risk. As news reports bring accounts of wildfires, flooding, earthquakes, volcanoes and other disasters, this new feature examines what it is like to live in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. The feature looks at the areas most prone to these events, the effects on the population and disaster risk management, with charts and statistics.* Images of Earth encapsulate the planet using satellites, with images processed exclusively for this atlas, ranging from Murmansk (Russia) and Nuuk (Greenland), in the Arctic, to Kuwait City, Hobart (Tasmania) and Namibia's fascinating Etosha National Park.* The extensive Gazetteer of Nations has been comprehensively updated, including the latest economic and political information.* In World Geography we provide detailed studies of topics from Climate Change and weather records to reviews of Global Wealth and Standards of Living; alongside the latest unemployment, child labour and population data. * World city plans: 70 of the world's greatest cities in 119 maps are shown in detail with locations of great public buildings and the largest museums and galleries.* In World Maps, we reflect the new networks of high-speed railways in Malaysia and India, new European highways, new international airports in Albania, Cambodia and Vietnam, as well as new national parks in the USA, Ireland and China, among others.