Dimensions
212 x 277 x 59mm
'Philip's World Atlas & Encyclopedia' combines a detailed and colourful reference encyclopedia with a comprehensive 96-page world atlas and 35,000 place name index. Created by Philip's internationally renowned cartographic unit, the maps provide a stunning visual impression of the Earth's surface.
In addition, the new 'Philip's World Atlas & Encyclopedia' features over 13,000 fully revised and updated entries covering science and technology, the arts, modern and ancient history, religion, medicine, geography and current affairs, sports and popular culture. The entries are arranged A - Z throughout. There are more than 35,000 cross references and 1500 eye-catching illustrations. The 200 panels on the countries of the world each comprise descriptive and historical text, a politically coloured map, a fact box including demographic, economic and political statistics, a locator map and flag.
