*A new atlas created from up-to-date authoritative databases
*Clear, accessible reference mapping of all parts the world
*Reference data for each country including area, populations, languages, religions, currency and organization membership
*Geographical encyclopaedia section on current world issues including information on climate, environments, population, wealth, travel and political change
*Continental and ocean maps showing major physical features and political maps showing countries in relation to their neighbours
*Index to over 45 000 place names.