Philip's RGS Atlas of the World

Packed with the latest statistics and filled with clear cartography, the Philip''s RGS Atlas of the World gives a striking view of the Earth''s surface and its many complexities and treasures.

"This atlas brilliantly captures what a precious and impressive place we live in." Michael Palin
" Beautifully put together, lavishly laid out. In a word - sumptuous!" Tim Marshall author of Power of Geography
"A veritable encyclopaedia of geographic and demographic information, profusely illustrated... Extraordinary." The New York Times

Nearly 200 pages of fully revised ultra-clear maps and satellite imagery reveal the full shape of Earth''s surface.
This edition includes the special feature, ''Biodiversity on the Brink'', which examines threats such as habitat destruction and climate change.

The extensive front section contains a Gazetteer of Nations that has been comprehensively checked and updated to include re