World Map Atlas

Author: Planet Map
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This atlas consists of several parts, including overview maps, continental maps, country maps, regional maps, and city maps, with country maps being the main focus. It contains rich geographical information, reflecting the locations of countries and regions, and provides detailed representations of first-level administrative boundaries and capital cities. It also includes major cities with populations over 300,000, some medium and small cities, and villages. Key transportation elements such as railways, highways, airports, and seaports are depicted. The city maps feature selected capital cities and important cities from some countries. The map includes brief textual descriptions that provide concise introductions to the politics, natural environment, and economy of the respective countries or regions. Major populated areas and geographical names are annotated in both Chinese and foreign languages.
This atlas features innovative design, rich content, logical structure, rigorous layout, comprehensive data, and a combination of text and visuals. It is highly current, scientific, artistic, and practical, offering significant reference value for readers studying world geography, understanding international trends, familiarizing themselves with the politics, economy, and natural environment of countries worldwide, and facilitating foreign exchanges.
The statistical data in the textual descriptions of this atlas primarily come from the 2001/2002 World Factbook. Certain data conversions, such as GDP and total import/export values, are based on exchange rates provided in that publication. The national emblems were referenced from the Comprehensive Guide to National Flags, Emblems, and Anthems of Countries Worldwide published by China National Photography and Art Publishing House.