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Oxford atlas of the world
Title
Oxford atlas of the world / cartography by Philip's ; Gazetteer of Nations text, Keith Lye/Philip's ; star charts, Wil Tirion.
ISBN
9780197697429
0197697429
Edition
Thirtieth edition.
Publication
New York, NY : Oxford University Press USA, [2023]
Copyright Notice Date
©2023.
Physical Description
1 atlas (448 pages) : color illustrations, color maps ; 38 cm.
Cartographic Detail
Scales differ.
Notes
"The projection used for each map is noted in the border. Most fall into one of three categories--conic, azimuthal, or cylindrical"-- Page 3.
Relief shown by shading, spot heights, and gradient tints. Depths shown by gradient tints and soundings.
Key maps on endpapers.
Includes geographical glossary and index.
Summary
Provides maps and satellite photography that reflect the most recent political, economic, and demographic statistics, and presents articles addressing environment and population issues as they exist in the world today.
Variant and related titles
Atlas of the world.
Format
Maps & GIS
Language
English
Added to Catalog
December 14, 2023
Contents
World statistics
Special feature: Biodiversity on the brink
Images of Earth
Gazetteer of nations
World geography
World cities
World maps. The world ; Europe ; Asia ; Africa ; Australia and Oceania ; North America ; South America
Geographical glossary
Index to world maps.
Subjects
Genre/Form
World atlases.
Also listed under
Oxford University Press (U.S.), publisher.
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