Includes a quick-reference index; updated statistical information on world population, climate, and geography; in-depth mapping; and instructive charts and graphs.

Relief shown by shading, gradient tints, and spot heights. Depths shown by gradient tints. Statement of responsibility from t.p. verso. Includes index.

World Statistics. Countries ; Cities ; Climate ; Physical dimensions -- Earth in space. The universe ; The constellations ; Star charts ; The solar system ; The Earth : time and motion ; The Earth from space ; The dynamic Earth ; Earthquakes and volcanoes ; Forces of nature ; Oceans and ice ; The Earth's atmosphere ; Climate and weather ; Water and land use ; The natural world ; The human world ; Languages and religions ; International organizations ; Agriculture ; Energy and minerals ; World economies ; Trade and commerce ; Travel and communications ; The world today -- World maps -- Europe -- Asia -- Africa -- Australia and Oceania -- North America -- South America.