The New Atlas of the Arab World

The Arab world, covering a large part of northern Africa and southwestern Asia, comprises the twenty-two countries of the League of Arab States, from Morocco in the west to Oman in the east, from Syria in the north to Comoros in the south. This new atlas, compiled using information from the latest satellite imagery, contains detailed maps of the entire region, showing physical features, political boundaries, towns, and communication networks. In addition, each of the twenty-two countries is the subject of an illustrated essay, with notes and the latest statistics on the geography, population, history and politics, and economy of the country. The countries covered are: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen. This atlas, the only one of its kind, is an essential addition to the reference shelf of every home, library, office, or school. Features of this atlas include: Covers all 22 countries of the League of Arab States; Detailed maps with physical features, towns, and communication networks; Satellite images; Illustrated country profiles; Country statistics; Notes on geography, population, history, and economy; 132 color photographs; 37 maps. - Publisher.

Year

2010

Language

English

Publisher

American University in Cairo Press

Editions

1

ISBN

9789774164194

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