The latest mapping provides an amazingly detailed view of the world with extensive geographical information beside each map, giving the reader a greater understanding of each area. The reference mapping, produced in the beautifully clear and distinctive Times style, has been completely updated with thousands of changes reflecting recent geopolitical and geographical change around the world. As with all atlases in the Times range, it offers great authority, outstanding quality, and attention to detail. A fascinating collection of maps from the last 150 years of world atlases is included in an expanded historical mapping section. Satellite image are shown for each continent, along with textual description. The latest satellite images from around the world are showcased in the imagery section. A geographical reference section has flags, statistics, and facts for all the world's countries, and overall, there are 50,000 index entries.