Atlas of the World

Twentieth Edition

• The only atlas to be updated annually
• Fascinating features include world statistics tables, in-depth opening sections on "Will the World Run Out of Food" and "The Future of the Oceans," an Introduction to World Geography, and an A-Z Gazetteer of Nations
• Stunning new satellite imagery
• Well-designed interior for heightened accuracy and easy locating
• Sophisticated digital mapping showing detailed political and topographical information with exceptional brightness and clarity
• Comprehensive index with thousands of historical names, geographical features, and cities with full latitude and longitude coordinates

New to this Edition:

• A new opening section on "The Future of the Oceans"
• A new spread on Food Production as part of the "Will the World Run Out of Food" opening section
• Adds Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta
• Adds suburb name Dubai Marina in Dubai
• Shows new motorway link, Croke Park and Aviva Stadium in Dublin
• Expands Hong Kong approach map to include Lan Tau Island and International Airport
• Adds Eden Gardens and Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata
• Adds new Expo Line to Culver City in Los Angeles
• Adds new E-W metro link in Mumbai
• Adds Jin Mao Tower and name Lupu Bridge in Shanghai
• Adds regional name Queen Elizabeth Land in Antarctica
• Shows latest administrative boundaries in Greenland
• Adds motorways under construction in Ireland
• Adds rail under construction from Edinburgh to Galashiels
• Adds high speed rail link between Brussels and Amsterdam
• Change name Cherbourg to Cherbourg-Octeville
• Names Pont du Gard in France
• Adds new national park Calanques, near Marseilles
• Adds resorts Six-Fours-les-Plages, Mougins and Hossegor in France
• Adds high speed rail link between Karlsruhe and Offenburg in Germany
• Adds new motorways in Ukraine and Russia
• Shows principal national parks in Russia
• Changes North Ossetia to North Ossetia-Alaniya
• Names towns in exclaves in Armenia and Azerbaijan
• Revises names in Galicia and Basque Country in Spain
• Adds national parks in Spain eg Islas Atlánticas de Galicia
• Adds resorts in Catalonia eg Platja d'Aro
• Upgrades rails from Madrid to Valencia and Albacete to high speed lines
• Revises administrative divisions in Sardinia and Greece
• Adds container terminal, Vostochnyy Port, near Nakhodka, Russia
• Adds inset map of Hainan
• Adds container terminal, Port Qasim, near Karachi
• Adds new port, Bandar Shahid Rajaee, near Bandar-e Abb's, Iran
• Adds new politically coloured inset map showing the Emirates of the United Arab Emerates
• Names unclaimed territory between Egypt and Sudan
• Adds new motorways in Nigeria
• Shows new Muchinga province in Zambia
• Adds new airport in Maldives
• Adds Santa Maria volcano, in Guatemala
• Shows major new railway under construction in Brazil, linking Anápolis and Imperatriz
• Adds major new container port, Suape, in Brazil
• Adds resort name Balneário Camboriú, in Santa Catarina state
• Index fully revised & satelite imagery refreshed
• Revised frontmatter country and city statistics
• Adds new Acropolis Museum and new tram line to Athens
• Seven new satellite images of London, Amsterdam, Riyadh, Cairo, Vancouver, Sydney, Panama Canal, and Rio de Janeiro
• Six new world thematic maps on water scarcity, immigration, refugees, refugee remittances, direction of oil trade, and globalization
• Index fully revised and satellite imagery refreshed
• Revised frontmatter country and city statistics
• Shows the residential Amsterdam neighborhood IJberg and the polder suburb
• Adds new Acropolis Museum and new tram line to Athens

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From Our Blog

Countries of the World Cup: Argentina

As we gear up for the conclusion of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, weâre highlighting some interesting facts about the final four competing nations with information pulled right from the pages of the latest edition of Oxfordâs Atlas of the World.

Posted on July 11, 2014

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Countries of the World Cup: Netherlands

As we gear up for the third place finalist match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup today â the Netherlands face the host country Brazil â weâre highlighting some interesting facts about one of the competing nations with information pulled right from the pages of the latest edition of Oxfordâs Atlas of the World.

Posted on July 12, 2014

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Countries of the World Cup: Germany

Today is the conclusion of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and our highlights about the final four competing nations with information pulled right from the pages of the latest edition of Oxfordâs Atlas of the World. The final two teams, Germany and Argentina, go head-to-head on Sunday, 13 July to determine the champion.

Posted on July 13, 2014

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Countries of the World Cup: Brazil

As we gear up for the conclusion of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, weâre highlighting some interesting facts about the final four competing nations with information pulled right from the pages of the latest edition of Oxfordâs Atlas of the World.

Posted on July 10, 2014

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Your Place of the Year

As we wrap up the Oxford Atlas Place of the Year project for 2013, we thought we'd open the floor for some personal Places of the Year -- that is, locations which have made a significant impact in our individual lives in 2013. Below are year-end picks from some OUP USA staffers.

Posted on December 30, 2013

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Earth's forgotten places

By Eun Yeom Since we have spent the last several months examining the places which have made the biggest impact in recent years, we decided to take a look at some of the locations on Earth which humans have left behind.

Posted on December 23, 2013

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Around the world in eighty mouse clicks

Are you a geography buff? Are the facts and figures of the world your forte? Make the new year's resolution to learn something new about the world we live in. We've have drawn up a quiz culled from the wealth of geographic knowledge contained within the borders of the beautiful Atlas of the World. Broaden the horizons of your global perspective, levitate above the labyrinthine veins of London, or study the wake of a sailboat as it cuts through the deep, cerulean waters off the coast of Sydney. But, first, put your knowledge to the test below.

Posted on December 16, 2013

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Maps of the world

With Google maps and GPS instructions at the ready, it isn't often that we step back to look at maps of the wider world. Long gone are the days when you had to flip open a physical map on your cross-country trip, to say nothing of the wealth of maps that exist today, from satellite imagery to geographic surveys, cityscapes to political maps.

Posted on December 9, 2013

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The Oxford Atlas Place of the Year 2013 is...

Despite a strong field of contenders for the Oxford Atlas Place of the Year 2013, Syria emerged as the clear winner, owing to its central role in global events this year.

Posted on December 2, 2013

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Place of the Year 2013: Then and Now

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection on the past, present, and future. In our final week of voting for Place of the Year, hereâs a look at some of the many changes undergone by the nominees. Which of these will steal the crown from Mars, the 2012 Place of the Year?

Posted on November 25, 2013

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Announcing the Place of the Year 2013 Shortlist: Vote for your pick

In honor of Oxford's 20th edition of the acclaimed Atlas of the World, we put together a longlist of 20 places around the globe for our yearly Place of the Year competition. The votes have been tallied, the geography committee has provided their essential input, and the shortlist nominees have been decided upon.

Posted on November 4, 2013

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Place of the Year 2013: Behind the longlist

The 2013 Oxford Place of the Year (POTY) process is now in full swing. The longlist poll closes this Thursday, so be sure to get your votes in! (Scroll to the bottom of this page to vote.) The POTY shortlist will be announced on Monday, 4 November 2013.

Posted on October 28, 2013

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Place of the Year: History of the Atlas

At the end of each year at Oxford University Press, we look back at places around the globe (and beyond) that have been at the center of historic news and events. In conjunction with the publication of the 20th edition of Oxford Atlas of the World we launched Place of the Year (POTY) 2013 last week. In honor of 20 editions of the Atlas, we put together a longlist of 20 nominees that made an impact heard around the world this year. If you havenât voted, thereâs still time (vote below).

Posted on October 21, 2013

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Announcing the Place of the Year 2013 Longlist: Vote for your pick

Here at OUP, at the end of each year, we look back at the places around the globe (and beyond) which have been at the center of historic events. In conjunction with the publication of the Oxford Atlas of the World, 20th Edition, today we launch the Place Of The Year (POTY) 2013.

Posted on October 14, 2013

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Place of the Year: Through the years

Next week we launch our annual Place of the Year Contest (POTY), where we reflect back on the worldâs hits and misses. Our panel of geography experts are hard at work compiling a list of places that have made an impact felt around the world in 2013. One place will be chosen as the winner. While they compile the most newsworthy locales, we wanted to reflect back on past yearsâ winners.

Posted on October 7, 2013

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