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National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World, 5th Edition: Authoritative and complete, with more than 250 maps and illustrations. [Minkštas viršelis]

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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 200 pages, aukštis x plotis: 343x260 mm
  • Išleidimo metai: 06-Sep-2022
  • Leidėjas: National Geographic Society
  • ISBN-10: 1426222513
  • ISBN-13: 9781426222511
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 200 pages, aukštis x plotis: 343x260 mm
  • Išleidimo metai: 06-Sep-2022
  • Leidėjas: National Geographic Society
  • ISBN-10: 1426222513
  • ISBN-13: 9781426222511
Kitos knygos pagal šią temą:
Gathers political and continental maps as well as new world thematic maps covering such elements as tectonics, climate, population, religion, and economics.

This fifth edition of the authoritative and engaging portrayal of the world and all that is in it presents expert, up-to-date maps that use data-based graphics visualizing the timely issues of our day, and a special section on space, including maps of Earth’s moon and Mars. Original. Illustrations. Maps.


With more than 250 maps, graphics, and illustrations, the National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World offers an authoritative and engaging portrayal of the world and all that is in it.

Expert, up-to-date maps of the world, every continent, and the United States include physical and political details and boundaries, key data for each continent, plus flags and facts for every country, enhanced with representative photographs portraying themes and regions. Additionally, maps and data-based graphics visualize the timely issues of our day, such as population trends, climatic conditions, health, and economics. A special section on space includes maps of Earth’s moon and Mars, as well as diagrams of the solar system, the universe, and exploratory missions. Large-format pages allow for copious detail; a sturdy softcover format promises a long shelf life; and a comprehensive place-name index enables quick and easy searches.

This newest edition of the Concise Atlas of the World brings National Geographic’s award-winning cartography into everyone’s reach.
Foreword 6(2)
Key to Atlas Maps 8(2)
About This Atlas 10(4)
The World
Physical World
14(2)
Political World
16(2)
World Ocean Floor
18(2)
Limits Of The Oceans And Seas
20(2)
Political Poles
22(2)
Tectonics: Earth's Structure
24(2)
Earth's layers; plate boundaries; earthquakes, volcanoes, and hot spots; Pangaea and Pangaea Proxima; tectonic processes
Landform Processes: Sculpting the Land
26(2)
Landforms created by water; landforms created by wind; landforms created by ice; features of Earth's surface
Land Cover: Mosaic of Landscapes
28(2)
Global vegetation; evergreen forests; deciduous forests; shrubland; savanna and grasslands
Freshwater: Earth's Freshwater
30(2)
Water availability; major watersheds; projected future water demand; global water risk; safe drinking water
Climate: Defining Climate
32(2)
Climate zones; average temperature and precipitation extremes
Climate Change: A Warming Planet
34(2)
Sea-level change; temperature trends; melting permafrost; increases in carbon dioxide and methane; carbon emissions per person
Biodiversity: Diversity of Life
36(2)
Marine and terrestrial species richness; species diversity; biodiversity hot spots; threatened species; biodiversity action plans
Wild Places: Safe Havens for Nature
38(2)
Low Impact Areas; marine and terrestrial protected areas; low-impact biomes; Pristine Seas
Human Impact: A Changing Planet
40(2)
Anthromes; human ocean impact; plastics in the oceans; plastic waste buildup; fewer trees and forests; human impact over time
Population: World Full of People
42(2)
Population density; gender disparity; most populous countries; world population growth--past, present, and future
Urbanization: Cities on the Rise
44(2)
Urban centers; urban population densities; change in urbanization; megacities boom; largest cities
Languages: The World Speaks
46(2)
Language locations and level of endangerment; major language families; language speakers by number; evolution of languages
Religion: Faith Beliefs & Practices
48(2)
Predominant religions; world religion numbers; religious diversity; Buddhism; Hinduism; Judaism; Christianity; Islam; blended religions
Health: Disease & Wellness
50(2)
COVID-19 pandemic; life expectancy by gender; threat of disease; noncommunicable diseases; mortality risks
Human Condition: Quality of Life
52(2)
Gender wage gap; human development index; happiness scores; corruption perceptions
Economy: Commerce & Wealth
54(2)
GDP per capita; national debt; world millionaires; main trading nations; major regional trade agreements
Agriculture: The World's Harvest
56(2)
World's crops and acreage; how crops are used; employment in agriculture
Food: Feeding the World
58(2)
Global fisheries; obesity rates, meat consumption; food security; regional diets
Energy: Power Sources
60(2)
Energy consumption; energy use trends; alternative energy; oil reserves
Borders: Borders & Boundaries
62(2)
Unsettled boundaries; United Nations member states; maritime divisions; maritime limits
Migration & Refugees: People on the Move
64(4)
Migrant population; escaping hazards; refugees; asylum seekers; internally displaced persons; transformed populations
North America
North America Physical
68(2)
North America Political
70(2)
North America In Depth
72(2)
United States Physical
74(2)
United States Political
76(2)
United States In Depth
78(2)
North America Flags And Facts
80(6)
South America
South America Physical
86(2)
South America Political
88(2)
South America In Depth
90(2)
South America Flags And Facts
92(4)
Europe
Europe Physical
96(2)
Europe Political
98(2)
Europe In Depth
100(2)
Europe Flags And Facts
102(6)
Asia
Asia Physical
108(2)
Asia Political
110(2)
Asia In Depth
112(2)
Asia Flags And Facts
114(6)
Africa
Africa Physical
120(2)
Africa Political
122(2)
Africa In Depth
124(2)
Africa Flags And Facts Pages
126(5)
Australia & Oceania
131(1)
Australia Physical
132(2)
Australia Political
134(2)
Oceania Political
136(2)
Australia And Oceania In Depth
138(2)
Australia And Oceania Flags And Facts
140(4)
Antarctica
Antarctica Physical
144(2)
Antarctica In Depth
146(4)
Space
The Moon
150(2)
Inner Solar System
152(2)
Outer Solar System
154(2)
Cosmic Journeys
156(2)
Milky Way
158(2)
APPENDIX
Map And Index Abbreviations
160(1)
Metric Conversions
161(1)
Comparisons
162(2)
Foreign Terms
164(2)
Time Zones
166(2)
Geographic Terms
168(2)
Key To Flags And Facts
170(1)
Index & Credits
Place-Name Index 171(25)
Moon Index 196(2)
Credits 198
National Geographic cartographers create award-winning maps using state-of-the-art software for cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The results are clear, detailed maps that make map reading fun and informative.