Once I looked in the"Contents" section of the Almanac, I was thrilled to realize that there's a section of interest to the interpretation of maps. How frequently have you really looked at a map and you have not an idea as to what all the symbols mean or the map projections and scales?

In precise and clear language the writers of the novel explain what exactly are map projections and research a few of the most frequently used projections.They also introduce us into some new projection, the Hammond Optimal Conformal.

For all those folks who are not familiar with the word map projection, we're advised that the challenge confronted by mapmakers would be to endeavor the earth's curved surface on a flat plane. Consequently, to achieve that feat, cartographers have developed map projections or formulas which govern this particular conversion of geographical data. It's possible to identify every point in the world with the assistance of a geographical coordinate grid, and this grid is projected on a level surface.

From that starting point we're given explanations of overall principles and conditions, the way to sew a world, chosen examples of projections, conic projection along with the Hammond Optimal Conformal.

This first section is followed using an extensive explanation regarding the way to utilize the map segment. It's where we determine how boundaries are decided, sources of titles, map symbols, colours, tags and map scales.

Equipped with this introductory data we're now {prepared|ready} to {examine|analyze} the world maps {starting|beginning} with {the|all the} Europe and Northern Asia and {then |}Asia, Australia and Pacific, Africa, Antarctica, South America, and North America. |} At the base of every map you will find colour codes differentiating the inhabitants of the numerous cities and cities. Thorough and relative thematic maps, tables, charts pertaining to every continent, topography, people, land use, mineral resources and intake are also contained.

The concluding segment or the World Almanac Section presents key facts and statistics concerning every country like their ranks by area and population, important oceans, sea depths, and islands, rivers, deserts, continental altitudes, lakes, reservoirs, dams, greatest mountains, temperatures, and high languages, precipitation, population development, energy and environment.

Assessing figures and facts about a specific state we notice what is contained is the following: topography, capital town, liberty date, type of administration, who's the head of state and head of government, GDP, businesses, main plants, minerals, life expectancy at birth, literacy rate and also a URL to the nation's internet site.

This almanac is a stunning achievement to be repeatedly enjoyed. It satisfies an educational market and is the ideal addition for classrooms, libraries, and private book collections, in which essential geographical information is at your finger tips.

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