Maps on File, 2006

Praise for previous editions: ""All school and public libraries will want this handy resource available for both students doing reports and for general users who want to learn more about the world."" - American Reference Books Annual ""...clear, concise layout...an ideal addition to middle and high school libraries. Each map is reproducible, ensuring that the volume will be used frequently."" - American Reference Books Annual ""The clear and concise layout of the maps and illustrations makes this a unique and unparalleled resource for school and public libraries."" - Christian Library Journal ""...definitely a worthy purchase for all libraries."" - Reference Book Review The Trusted Resource Since 1981...Updated! Packed with 500 clear, reproducible maps for research reports, presentations, and testing, the 2006 Edition of this critically acclaimed volume continues to provide users with the most current world cartographic information. All maps featured throughout this edition have a consistent look and style and present the most current data available. Each country map includes major cities, borders labeled with the names of neighboring nations, major rivers and roads, a scale of miles and kilometers, and more. Highlights: All statistics have been updated throughout to note the most recently available population figures, social indicators, and trade information. In-depth coverage for smaller nations, particularly islands, is provided. 100 special topical maps allow comparisons between countries and within regions. A 15,000-entry index makes access to materials quick and easy. Partial Table of Contents: Volume 1: The World and Regions Africa Asia Australia & Oceania Europe North and Central America and the Caribbean South America Canadian Provinces. Volume 2: U.S. States Demographic and Medical Maps Population Average Annual Population Growth Rate Life Expectancy Natural and Energy Resource Maps Natural Gas Reserves Nuclear Energy Plants Petroleum Production: Persian Gulf Petroleum Reserves Protected Natural Resources Political, Economic, and Military Maps United Nations Member States Arab League European Union GDP Per Capita African Union The Commonwealth World Refugees Social and Educational Maps Literacy Enrollment Rates in Primary School Enrollment Rates in Secondary School U.S. Statistics Population Per Capita Income Employment Governorships U.S. Senate U.S. House of Representatives Canadian Statistics.Facts on File, Inc. Staff is the author of 'Maps on File, 2006 ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780816064137 and ISBN 081606413X.