This atlas presents geographical information through the combination of computer-generated mapping of every country in the world, encyclopaedic reference and an in-depth analysis of every nation, as well as 25,000 key place names and statistical information. The major A-Z section of the book - 580 pages focuses on 191 national portraits under 18 topic headings, from climate to wealth and politics. There are also 5000 data-graphics, photos and illustrations, icons, diagrams, and 600 political, physical and thematic maps, making this a useful guide to the world's places and peoples.