Atlas of the World

By Keith Lye and Oxford University Press

Book Overview

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 atlas on the market. Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and virtually uninhabited landscapes around the globe, the Atlas is filled with maps of cities and regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface. It opens with a fascinating look at world statistics, a six-page special on "The Future of the Oceans and Seas," and satellite images of earth, including eleven stunning new images sourced from NASA's latest Earth Observation Satellite, Landsat 8, launched in 2013. The extraordinarily extensive front matter continues with a "Gazetteer of Nations" that has been comprehensively checked and updated to include recent economic and political changes, and a 48-page "Introduction to World Geography," beautifully illustrated with tables and graphs on numerous topics of geographic significance, such as the geology and atmosphere of Earth, food and water supply, biodiversity, energy, global conflict, human health, and standards of living. The hundreds of city and world maps that form the body of the Atlas have been thoroughly updated for this 21st edition.

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.

New to this Edition:

- Eleven stunning new satellite images, all sourced from NASA's latest Earth Observation Satellite, Landsat 8, launched in 2013
- Fact panels, flags and text comprehensively checked and updated to include recent economic and political changes
- Climate Change and Global Warming spread updated in line with findings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
- Updates to the depiction of the borders between Crimea and Ukraine, and between Crimea and Russia
- Politically-colored maps of Crimea show disputed borders
- New graphics on rising sea-levels and Arctic sea ice
- New feature on the value of ecosystems
- Adds museums; Hermitage, Spaarpotten, and Allard Pierson in Amsterdam, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Neues Museum in Berlin, Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon, Design Museum and Saatchi Gallery in London, and the P rez Art Museum in Miami
- Adds new subway stations in Beijing, Budapest, and Delhi
- Adds light railway in Jerusalem and tram route in Edinburgh
- Renames Budapest International Airport
- Shows changes to street names in Cape Town (eg Nelson Mandela Boulevard)
- Adds new road tunnel in Istanbul joining Asia and Europe
- Adds new suburb name Hudson Yards and High Line elevated garden in New York
- Adds extra suburb names to Atlanta, Seoul, and Toronto
- Shows new suburbs and areas of reclaimed land to Singapore
- Shows Hornindalsvatnet in Norway, Europe's deepest lake
- Adds new national parks; Sierra de Guadarrama in Spain, Gallipoli in Turkey, and Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan, India
- Shows reduced extent of Lake Urmia in Iran and Lake Razzaza in Iraq
- Shows major new rail links between Iran and Kazakhstan and between Iran and Azerbaijan
- Adds the world's most northerly railway line in the Yamal Peninsula, Russia
- Adds Longtan Reservoir in Southern China and Tekeze Reservoir in Ethiopia
- Shows new provinces; Monza and Brianza in Northern Italy, Davao Occidental in the Philippines, Kalimantan Utara in Indonesia, Rangpur in Bangladesh, Alborz in Iran, and Jiwaka and Hela in Papua New Guinea
- Adds major new ports; Ambarli in Turkey, Songdo in South Korea, Laem Chabang in Thailand, Johor Port in Malaysia, Ra's Al Khair in Saudi Arabia, Morgan's Port in Texas, and Itaguai near Rio de Janeiro
- Names new cities Iskandar, Malaysia and Masdar City, near Abu Dhabi
- Adds new resorts in Southwest Burma - Chaungtha and Ngwesaung
- Shows Telangana in regional type, pending ratification of statehood by Indian Congress
- Adds new high speed rail lines under construction between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo
- Shows rail under construction between Kaduna and Abuja, Nigeria
- Shows new administrative subdivisions in Oman, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, and Madagascar
- Shows major ore exporting ports; Cape Lambert in Western Australia and Puerto Bolivar in Colombia
- Shows new heights for Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount McKinley (Denali)
- Names world's largest extinct volcano the Tamu Massif, Northwest Pacific
- Adds regional names Kitikmeot, Kivalliq, Nunavik, and Nunatsiavut in Northern Canada
- Shows Algodones Dunes in Southern California

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199394725
• ISBN13: 9780199394722
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 7.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.3" x 14.7"

Customer Reviews

Great for a 5th grade geography report

This is a VERY low level Atlas with just the very basics about different countries and what they produce. There is no info on religion, or type of government, just a few facts here and there about the country. I would not buy it if my child was older than 5th grade.

Wonderful

The last good atlas I bought was a Readers Digest atlas in 1963. I loved it! The maps were excellent and the index was good. I've looked for newer atlases since then, but never found any I like. I prefer basic atlases with good maps! The Oxford Atlas of the World is just as good as my old favorite one. The maps are supurb and it has an extensive index. That's all I ask for in an atlas, but it also has other features. It doesn't have extensive US maps but I didn't need that as I have a very good road atlas of US. If you just want to look up places this one is excellent.

THE GOLD STANDARD

In choosing a world atlas for my family, I looked at all that were available: from Oxford, National Geographic, Rand McNally, Hammond, DK, and other publishers. This new edition of the OxfordAtlas of the World is clearly the gold standard. Just published, it is of course the most up-to-date atlas available. More importantly, it is accurate and detailed, exquisitely produced (a joy to look at)and very readable. Unlike other atlases, for example, the maps do not run into the gutters. The introductory section containing informational maps and data (country population, income, products,languages, etc.) and stunning satellite photos is virtually a book in itself and worth the price of admission. And for all that one gets, the price is more than reasonable. This is more than a reference book--it's a good read. I highly recommend it.

NOTHING BEATS THE VALUE

I just purchased Oxford's atlas and I'm amazed. It's half the price of comparable atlases and delivers everything my family needs. Clear, easy-to-read, and attractive. The city and satellite maps are also spectacular. Street names, major points of interest, train and subway stations, hospitals and police stations, you name it. I photocopied San Francisco for an upcoming trip. The reviewer who doesn't like the atlas is right--the colors are wonderful. But he's wrong about why they are there. It's not just eye candy. They allow for instant recognition of geographic features and altitude. I highly recommend buying this atlas. For the price there's nothing better.

(Oxford) Atlas of the World

In choosing a world atlas for my family, I looked at all that were available: from Oxford, National Geographic, Rand McNally, Hammond, DK, and other publishers. This new edition of the Oxford Atlas of the World is clearly the gold standard. Just published, it is of course the most up-to-date atlas available. More importantly, it is accurate and detailed, exquisitely produced (a joy to look at) and very readable. Unlike other atlases, for example, the maps do not run into the gutters. The introductory section containing informational maps and data (country population, income, products, languages, etc.) and stunning satellite photos is virtually a book in itself and worth the price of admission. And for all that one gets, the price is more than reasonable. This is more than a reference book--it's a good read. I highly recommend it.