National Geographic Compact Atlas of the World, Second Edition
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National Geographic's maps and atlases are critically acclaimed and world-renowned for their accuracy, originality, authoritative content, and clean design. Now, the most convenient package of this trusted map content has been completely updated in Compact Atlas of the World, Second Edition. Sized at 4 x 6 inches with a resilient soft cover, this atlas is designed for easy reference and convenient storage in a pocket, backpack, or desk. All maps are newly researched and updated. Other enhancements include a new physical world map reflecting the latest cartographic techniques, plus world and continental coverage of population, climate, land cover, fresh water, and natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. Superb overall readability, engaging design, and navigational ease allow the reader to quickly retrieve information. This atlas is a handy and affordable personal reference.
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About this book
This second edition of National Geographic's Compact Atlas of the World is a pocket-sized reference measuring roughly 4 by 6 inches. It contains newly researched political and physical maps covering every region of the globe, bound in a soft cover designed for portability. The format is intended for quick consultation rather than extended study, fitting into a backpack, desk drawer, or coat pocket.
Beyond standard political maps, the atlas includes thematic content on population distribution, climate patterns, land cover, freshwater resources, and natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. A physical world map uses updated cartographic techniques to represent terrain. The continental and global thematic pages give each region a layer of geographic context that goes beyond borders and place names.
The book belongs to a category of reference works built for convenience and repeated everyday use. Its small dimensions mean that individual maps carry less detail than a full-sized atlas, but the trade-off is a single volume compact enough to keep within reach. For travelers, students, or anyone who prefers a printed map to a screen, it serves as a starting point for locating places and understanding broad geographic patterns.
