New Century World Atlas Edition combines dramatic color. It also contains detailed thematic maps for each continent covering topography, population, land use, and mineral resources. The informative world flag and reference guide includes useful facts on all the nations of the world from its population figures to its highest point. There are also thematic spreads on global issues including environmental concerns, population trends, languages, and religions. Last but not least, there is also an easy-to-use 45,000-entry Master Index.