A beautifully clear, detailed, and fully revised and updated guide, DK's Reference World Atlas gives a superb overview of all the world's regions. Providing a detailed reference map set, the atlas also features computer-generated terrain-modeled maps and the landscapes, bringing an all-new dimension to cartography. This ninth edition of DK's respected Reference World Atlas includes all recent border, place name, and flag changes from around the world, including the emerging state of South Sudan.

Also time tables of railroads in Central America. Air line schedules.

Find out all about our world today with the new edition of this classic reference atlas. From the defining boundaries of the Balkan states to the icy terrain of Antarctica, more than 400 maps created with the latest digital mapping techniques and satellite data are combined to bring you Earth in more detail than ever before. Terrain models reveal physical features, while informative text, photographs, and diagrams provide a superb overview of the physical, political, economic, and demographic geography of the world. Features detailed fact files on all nations, including each region's land use, industrial activities, and population distribution. The included 75,000-placename index-gazetteer makes this an essential desktop reference for business, home, or school use.