Newly revised, and completely up-to-date, this fifth edition of the Illustrated Atlas of the Worldremains an invaluable reference source. Bartholomew, world-class cartographers, designed this value-priced atlas especially for Reader’s Digest with 80 scrupulously revised reference maps, organized by continent—featuring an all-new insert of satellite images from around the world. Using state-of-the-art cartographic technology, the easy-to-use reference maps provide coverage of the entire world and illuminate every vital detail. A comprehensive index of over 30,000 place names makes every location instantly accessible.

The classic atlas -- now revised and updated to reflect political and population changes around the world.

"The education of girls and women is important not only as a matter of respecting a basic human right for half the population but as a powerful force for economic development and achieving social goals such as enhanced health, nutrition and civic involvement. This Atlas presents the latest data from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics on trends in educational access and progression, from pre-primary through tertiary levels and adult literacy, with special attention to the all-important issue of gender equality. These trends are depicted through colour-coded maps that make it easy for readers to visualize global and regional trends and to understand how they are shaped by factors such as national wealth and geographic location." -- P. [4] of cover.

Think of all the political changes that have altered world maps in recent months: unified Germany, renamed Russian cities, independent Baltic states, a new capital for Nigeria. This brand new, updated atlas contains all of the latest information, with 80 pages of color maps and data comprehensive enough to satisfy everyone's needs.

Why is there a maple leaf in the center of the Canadian flag?What is the eagle on the Mexican flag carrying in its beak? A flag is more than a rectangle of fabric; it's a symbol of all a country stands for. This vibrantly illustrated atlas presents every national flag in the world, continent by continent, along with information on their colors, patterns, characteristics, and history.