The last decade has seen an explosion of innovative and sophisticated digital mapping technologies�and National Geographic has been at the forefront of developing these powerful new tools to create the finest, most functional and informative atlases available anywhere. This compact, easy-to-use format is the first product built on our cutting-edge cartographic database and offers the convenience of smaller scale without sacrificing clarity or detail. * Access to a companion web site provides continuing and complimentary information making this Atlas truly state-of-the-art and up-to-the-minute. * 384 pages with more than 250 maps and 50 satellite images and photos * 8 3/4'' x 10 7/8'' * Hardcover * � 2006