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World knowledge at your fingertips

Print &Digital

versions

only $30.99

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An outstanding practical atlasat an amazing price.This new edition of our best-selling atlas provides students with a broad range of maps, updated with the latest geographical statistics and data, all presented in a clear and striking design that makes it both easy to use and visually engaging.

Key features• over 300 stimulating maps coupled with information on 30 different global themes• clear use of fact files, cross-sections and illustrations to aid learning• the latest, most reliable statistical information available• stunning photos and satellite images• each double-page spread presented as an integrated broadsheet• tasks aids the development of students’ analytical and interpretive skills• integrates a wide range of information about relevant geographical events from Australia and around the world.

MACMILLAN

GLOBAL ATLAS

FOURTH EDITION

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AustraliaComprehensive coverage

includes important political,

physical, natural, historical

and cultural perspectives.

Detailed maps for each

state, territory and

capital city are provided.

Continentsof the WorldSuperb maps of all world

countries, with a special

focus on important themes,

issues and events.

World ThemesMore than 30 different

global themes.

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Australian states and territories

Clear maps andkeys make seeking information easy

Student’s understandingof map elements isenhanced throughsatellite images

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Clear simpleexplanations help

explain topical issues

The latest statisticaldata from authoritativesources, including the

ABS Census 2011

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Australian states and territories

Key Australian themes included, with a spread focusing on indigenous peoples

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All Australian capital cities covered in detail,

including current issues

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Gazetter maps showthe locations of places and geographicalfeatures

Other countries and regions

‘Fact Files’ providekey information in clear and succinct points

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Features such as graphs and

pie charts provideinformation clearly

Key countryinformation is

provided in maps and explanations

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Other countries and regions

A huge array of dataand information onall global regions

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A focus onAustralia’s place

in Asia, and Asian development

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Other countries and regions

Photographs, maps, and graphs provideinformation on important global issues

Important globalthemes, and geographic issues and events are included for study

Clear, easy tointerpret and usedata is provided

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Chloropleth maps use colours, patterns

and symbols torepresent global

information

Themes include:• environmental issues• population• quality of life issues • cultural features• economic development• trade and resource use• international conflict• international aid

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Contents

Using this atlasTypes of maps, graphs, photosand diagramsSatellite images and aerial photos

AUSTRALIAPhysical Political Climate Weather patterns Water resources Murray–Darling Basin Landforms and land use Vegetation Indigenous peoples European settlement and federation Population Minerals Energy Natural hazards Environments under threat Invasive species Significant places Trade and tourismQueensland New South Wales Australian Capital Territory Victoria Tasmania Northern Territory South Australia Western Australia

PACIFICIsland nations and territories New Zealand Papua New Guinea

ASIAPhysical Political Climate and land use Population and production South-East Asia Korea and Japan China South Asia Middle East

THE WORLDPhysical Political Major physical features Major political features Climate Vegetation Natural hazards Climatic change Environmental issues Population Megacities—New York Megacities—Beijing Quality of life Economic activity Economic development Energy resources Trade Cultural issues Military power Refugees United Nations International organisations and aid Tourism Sporting events Time Zones Statistics

Index AcknowledgementsFlags of the world

EUROPEPhysical Political Climate and land use Population and production Northern Europe Southern Europe Political change Russia

AFRICAPhysical Political Climate and land use Population and production Northern Africa Southern Africa Population issues Quality of life Change and conflict

NORTH AMERICAPhysical Political Climate and land use Population and production Canada United States of America Central America and Caribbean

SOUTH AMERICAPhysical Political Climate and land use Population and production South America Amazon Basin

POLAR REGIONSArctic Antarctica

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Available on any device, on any platform,at any time, Macmillan Global Atlas isavailable in digital format for the first time.

Each atlas comes with 5 years’ access to an interactive eBook version. An eBook only version is also available.

Macmillan’s digital homewww.onestopdigital.com.au

… a world of digital possibilitiesFree

14 dayteacher trial

available

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This fully updated atlas integrates stunning maps with the latest geographical statistics and data.

The extensive range of map resources meet all secondary requirements:

• political• physical• gazetteer• précis• cartogram• street directory• digital terrain model (3D)• weather• topographic• chloropleth• flow• bathymetric.

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