Every corner of the world revealed in this ultimate atlas, created by the world's premier cartographic publisher. More than 300 maps and graphics represent every state, province, country, territory, and island, plus the poles, oceans, planets, and beyond. Elegant and authoritative, packaged in a protective slipcase box, National Geographic's 11th edition of its flagship Atlas of the World provides precise, detailed, easy-to-read maps of all regions of the world. Organized by continent and reflecting current boundaries and identities, this top-of-the-line atlas offers hours of browsing fascination for the globally inquisitive. 20 broad-ranging thematic spreads open the book, including maps and data-rich graphics on topics from tectonics and climate to world economy and energy sources. A special section on Space includes star charts, maps of the Moon and Mars, depictions of the Milky Way and the larger universe, and a custom visualization of all human space explorations. Additional features include: Flags, key data, and brief descriptions of all 195 countriesAn intriguing array of geographical details, from the age and mass of the planet to engineering wonders and population extremesNavigational endsheets with a world map sectioned off and keyed to every map insideHigh-quality paper and printing, bookmark ribbon, protective slipcaseA comprehensive index citing more than 150,000 locations found on the maps withinThis glorious large-format atlas doubles as a gorgeous coffee table keepsake and an endless learning experience for the curious-minded: students, travelers, explorers both armchair and otherwise, and every family library seeking the finest in cartographic excellence and enjoyment.