**COLLINS ILLUSTR. WORLD ATLAS* (ROAD ATLAS)

This general reference atlas presents a comprehensive picture of the world and major geographical issues. Topics, which include climate and weather, the oceans, population, the world economy, health and communications, are presented through maps, satellite images, 3D terrain models, photographs, statistics and graphics. These are backed up by detailed world statistics on key socio-economic indicators. The comprehensive index contains over 45,000 place names and includes special gazetteer-style entries which provide key facts about selected places and geographical features around the world.