Beginning with a section of world maps and diagrams, maps and data on topics including climate, urbanization, earthquakes and volcanoes, this atlas contains full-page, accurate physical mapping of the continents, Oceania, the oceans and poles, with illustrated introductions to the physical and political geography of each major region. There is also the 'World Statistics' section with a full listing of states and territories giving details of population, economy etc, and an index of over 50,000 place names.