''The Compact Atlas of the World'' is National Geographic's first small-format atlas product, pocket-sized, with a pliable soft cover. Delivering the Geographic's trusted and world-renowned cartography in a novel, convenient package, it is designed to be thumbed through, referenced quickly, and easily stored in a back pocket, backpack, or desk. Attractively priced and containing more than 100 maps and graphs, this atlas represents an outstanding value. All maps are newly researched, updated, and reflect the latest changes in the world. Other enhancements includes: new internal navigation elements and new, extensive world and continental thematic coverage of population, climate, land cover and natural hazards.