This conveniently sized, indispensible reference includes Detailed regional and individual country political maps

Thematic maps and graphs covering vital topics, such as population, religion, oil, water, climate, and languages Intriguing historical maps, charts, and a time line

Color photographs, satellite imagery, and national and regional flags

Country facts and figures covering literacy, life expectancy, troops, oil reserves, economy, water scarcity, temperature and rainfall, holy sites, religious adherents, ethnic composition and more