Geographica The Complete Illustrated Atlas of the World (Ciltli)

No two faces are the same. No two countries are identical. The world is a rich and diverse place, a puzzle in which many unique pieces fit together to make up one spectacular whole. To appreciate this intricate piece of creation, one must look at both the finer details of the individual units as well as taking in the greater scheme of things. Geographica is an aid to doing just this. Piecing the world together in a practical and fascinating way, this reference book will help you better understand the puzzle of the world and give you and overview of the big picture, a stunning panorama of the universe.

Discover within this complete country-by-country illustrated atlas, compiled by a team of internationally acclaimed geographers and cartographers, a wealth of indispensable information. Here, each country's political, industrial, geographical and cultural landspace is presented clearly and systematically in up-to-date reference maps and handy "Fact Files." Extensive data on the universe, the solar system, evolution and plate movement, as well as world thematic maps of climate, vegetation, earthquakes and volcanoes, energy and population will help you exlore a world whole essence cannot be captured in maps alone. Breathtaking color photographs and finely detailed illustrations bring to life the individual character of each country, its people and places.

This book is intended for the reader who wants to discover the secrets of the universe, gain an insight into the civilizations developing on the planet or understand the fornations of the continents. Conveniently divided into three parts: "Planet Earth," "People and Society" and "Regions of thw World," Geographica takes you on a monumeantal journey from outer space to Earth, its nations and cities, towns and villages, even those that lie in its farthest flung corners. Equip yourself with the facts, figures, history and geography of each continent presented in this comprehensive tour, and arrive at the end full of knowledge and wonderment.
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