The text is a summary of the "Atlas of the World" by Oxford University Press. It is described as a page-turning stroll through the continents with crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and natural landscapes. The atlas is updated with the latest names, boundaries, sites, and features of the built environment. It includes stunning satellite images of various cities and locations around the world. The atlas also features a diverse thematic section exploring global topics such as climate change, conflict and cooperation, employment, migration, seasons, standards of living, trade, travel and tourism, and wealth. It provides world statistics, including population figures for all independent countries and the world's largest cities. There is a new feature on global biodiversity, as well as updated charts and data on current topics. The atlas also includes detailed plans of major world cities, an updated Gazetteer of Nations, and a complete index of cities, towns, historical names, and geographical features. The cover image is an aerial view of a braided river at the edge of a black sand beach in Iceland.