Available for the first time in the US, the Hammond Compact Peters World Atlas is a distinct alternative and enhancement to all other atlases. It is the first atlas ever to depict countries, continents, regions and their relationships to each other according to true land mass. Information reflects current United Nations statistics. Excellent for geography and global studies classes. Features: 43 True Scale topographic country maps that accurately depict relative area. 246 fascinating world thematic maps containing 40,000 individual pieces of factural information on nature, man and society that give a comprehensive overview of the world's physical features, resources and challenges, as well as the cultures and economics of its residents. Comprehensive index with unique, easy-to-use single reference.