Major new edition of this popular pocket-sized atlas, which has been fully updated and improved. Revised mapping, updated statistics and the latest interesting facts about the world are all included in this atlas. This new edition of the popular Mini World Atlas has been brought fully up-to-date to reflect all recent global changes. Designed in the distinctive Collins style, this is a detailed guide to the world in a handy format. Detailed maps, specifically designed for this small format, provide balanced and up-to-date coverage of the world. The maps rely on the latest cartographic technology to ensure their accuracy, accessibility and distinctive style. The level of detail is impressive for such a small format atlas, and the index contains references to over 20,000 place names. MAJOR UPDATES INCLUDE: Newly independent country of Kosovo Longest cross ocean bridge to the south of Shanghai one of the many new roads and railways to open in China Aral Sea continues to shrink in size Coastal changes in China at mouth of Huang He (Yellow River), and at Mouths of Ganges in Bangladesh Large number of new road and railways added and over 300 place names updated