This revised edition contains extra maps to include a gazetteer of the world's states and territories illustrated with the flag of each nation and a summary of its geography and economy. The index contains over 100,000 names. The main map section has been completely revised with particular attention to: road and rail communications in the Netherlands and Japan; motorways and railways in Europe including the TGV link to the Channel Tunnel; national parks; railways; Eritrea; the new provinces in South Africa; major South American reservoirs; Canadian built-up areas; the central Arizona drainage canal; and city plans in Australasia and Antarctica bases.