"Taking into account the doubling of the world's population and massive geopolitical changes, this classic reference work has almost tripled in size. The first new edition since 1952 has greater inclusion of developing nations, as reflected by over 5,000 entries from Brazil alone. Entries include political divisions (states, provinces, capitals), the physical world (oceans, mountains, volcanoes), and special places (military bases, dams, national...

Gives up-to-date coverage of approximately 1,100 Alaska place names. Includes new names, names representing a change in an earlier decision or historical reference, previously established names with revised descriptions, and references from previous decisions and variant spellings to the approved names. Also includes index to personal names, corporate bodies, vessels and other significant information contained in the body of the entry.

An essential, quick-reference source of basic information on the world's continents, countries, regions, cities and natural features.

Vol. 1 A-K; Vol. 2 L-Z; Vol 3 Appendix to Vol. 2 and Supplement of Sept 1913.