National Geographic Atlas of ChinaNational Geographic Atlas of China
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Current format, Book, 2007, , Available . Offered in 0 more formatsPresents detailed topographical maps of China and ten of its major cities, providing maps of and information about its geographical features, population, religion, economy, trade, politics, transportation, and more.
A state-of-the-art atlas of China covers every aspect of the dynamic country, with maps of all provinces that include towns, cities, and transportation networks, along with detailed maps and fact box for ten of the country's major cities, a place-name index, historical timeline, commentaries, and thematic maps documenting population, natural resources, religion, and more.
With this groundbreaking resource, National Geographic presents a timely addition to its acclaimed line of atlases - an in-depth portrait of emerging powerhouse China, profiled in hundreds of maps, charts graphs, essays, and photos. The National Geographic Atlas of China sheds light on a fascinating nation undergoing tremendous change - with far reaching implications in today's world. Scores of new and updated maps (including political, physical, thematic and satellite views) give extensive and detailed coverage of China's geography, jurisdictions, resources, industry, population, transportation networks, and many other facets. Commentaries deepen the story, offering overviews of the social, economic, and environmental issues currently facing this complex country.
Boasting more than 300 full-color maps and illustrations, this essential new atlas dramatically highlights the tremendous changes occurring within China-the world's fastest growing economy and most populous place-as well as their global implications. National Geographic maps the entire country with sections covering all provinces-including towns, cities, and transportation networks-to provide rich, comprehensive, and meticulously researched coverage of China's dynamic landscape. Ten major cities receive an entire spread with detailed maps and fact boxes. Coverage of Beijing, the capital, pinpoints sites of the 2008 Summer Olympics. And as Shanghai prepares to host the 2010 World's Fair-China's first, expected to draw 70 million visitors-this important destination is charted extensively as well. Fascinating thematic maps accurately post the latest information on trade, energy, natural resources, population, military strength, religion, languages, tourism, transportation, and more. A substantial place-name index helps the reader navigate to thousands of specific locations. New satellite imagery-at the highest resolution ever published by National Geographic-reveals amazing details of China's diversified physical landscape. A historical timeline, commentaries, graphs, travel info, and photos complete the thorough yet succinct coverage of today's China. For the millions of spectators planning to visit or view China's upcoming events... the many vacationers who tour the country each year... companies doing business with China... students of history and geography... and others interested in world events, this timely reference will prove indispensable.
Boasting more than 300 full-color maps and illustrations, this essential new atlas dramatically highlights the tremendous changes occurring within China&;the world's fastest growing economy and most populous place&;as well as their global implications. National Geographic maps the entire country with sections covering all provinces&;including towns, cities, and transportation networks&;to provide rich, comprehensive, and meticulously researched coverage of China's dynamic landscape.
Ten major cities receive an entire spread with detailed maps and fact boxes. Coverage of Beijing, the capital, pinpoints sites of the 2008 Summer Olympics. And as Shanghai prepares to host the 2010 World's Fair&;China's first, expected to draw 70 million visitors&;this important destination is charted extensively as well.
Fascinating thematic maps accurately post the latest information on trade, energy, natural resources, population, military strength, religion, languages, tourism, transportation, and more. A substantial place-name index helps the reader navigate to thousands of specific locations. New satellite imagery&;at the highest resolution ever published by National Geographic&;reveals amazing details of China's diversified physical landscape. A historical timeline, commentaries, graphs, travel info, and photos complete the thorough yet succinct coverage of today's China.
For the millions of spectators planning to visit or view China's upcoming events... the many vacationers who tour the country each year... companies doing business with China... students of history and geography... and others interested in world events, this timely reference will prove indispensable.
A state-of-the-art atlas of China covers every aspect of the dynamic country, with maps of all provinces that include towns, cities, and transportation networks, along with detailed maps and fact box for ten of the country's major cities, a place-name index, historical timeline, commentaries, and thematic maps documenting population, natural resources, religion, and more.
With this groundbreaking resource, National Geographic presents a timely addition to its acclaimed line of atlases - an in-depth portrait of emerging powerhouse China, profiled in hundreds of maps, charts graphs, essays, and photos. The National Geographic Atlas of China sheds light on a fascinating nation undergoing tremendous change - with far reaching implications in today's world. Scores of new and updated maps (including political, physical, thematic and satellite views) give extensive and detailed coverage of China's geography, jurisdictions, resources, industry, population, transportation networks, and many other facets. Commentaries deepen the story, offering overviews of the social, economic, and environmental issues currently facing this complex country.
Boasting more than 300 full-color maps and illustrations, this essential new atlas dramatically highlights the tremendous changes occurring within China-the world's fastest growing economy and most populous place-as well as their global implications. National Geographic maps the entire country with sections covering all provinces-including towns, cities, and transportation networks-to provide rich, comprehensive, and meticulously researched coverage of China's dynamic landscape. Ten major cities receive an entire spread with detailed maps and fact boxes. Coverage of Beijing, the capital, pinpoints sites of the 2008 Summer Olympics. And as Shanghai prepares to host the 2010 World's Fair-China's first, expected to draw 70 million visitors-this important destination is charted extensively as well. Fascinating thematic maps accurately post the latest information on trade, energy, natural resources, population, military strength, religion, languages, tourism, transportation, and more. A substantial place-name index helps the reader navigate to thousands of specific locations. New satellite imagery-at the highest resolution ever published by National Geographic-reveals amazing details of China's diversified physical landscape. A historical timeline, commentaries, graphs, travel info, and photos complete the thorough yet succinct coverage of today's China. For the millions of spectators planning to visit or view China's upcoming events... the many vacationers who tour the country each year... companies doing business with China... students of history and geography... and others interested in world events, this timely reference will prove indispensable.
Boasting more than 300 full-color maps and illustrations, this essential new atlas dramatically highlights the tremendous changes occurring within China&;the world's fastest growing economy and most populous place&;as well as their global implications. National Geographic maps the entire country with sections covering all provinces&;including towns, cities, and transportation networks&;to provide rich, comprehensive, and meticulously researched coverage of China's dynamic landscape.
Ten major cities receive an entire spread with detailed maps and fact boxes. Coverage of Beijing, the capital, pinpoints sites of the 2008 Summer Olympics. And as Shanghai prepares to host the 2010 World's Fair&;China's first, expected to draw 70 million visitors&;this important destination is charted extensively as well.
Fascinating thematic maps accurately post the latest information on trade, energy, natural resources, population, military strength, religion, languages, tourism, transportation, and more. A substantial place-name index helps the reader navigate to thousands of specific locations. New satellite imagery&;at the highest resolution ever published by National Geographic&;reveals amazing details of China's diversified physical landscape. A historical timeline, commentaries, graphs, travel info, and photos complete the thorough yet succinct coverage of today's China.
For the millions of spectators planning to visit or view China's upcoming events... the many vacationers who tour the country each year... companies doing business with China... students of history and geography... and others interested in world events, this timely reference will prove indispensable.
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