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National Geographic Atlas of the Middle East, Second Edition

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There is a two page spread for each country with a map and basic stats for the country. Additional regional maps show info about climate, land use, population, religions, languages, oil, water, food, historical sites and various conflicts. There is a multi-page history timeline. The maps are similar to those in their big world atlas 8th edition but they are a little more colorful. This is a handy size to keep near your TV news watching chair. As with most Nat Geo atlas they print right up into the binding but with the larger atlas it lays open flat and this is a feature but with this smaller book you loose some data in the crease. There is a place map inside the front cover to easily locate each country's map.

I bought this as a gift for my Father after my brother was deployed to Afghanistan. It has really helped the whole family better understand the region where my brother is as well as the cultures.

Think you know Middle East Geography well enough? I don't! Just what kind of terrain and distances would Israeli jets have to fly over to get to Natanz, Iran? National Geographic Atlas of Middle East. Doesn't get much better.

This is a great book in great condition. Thank you to the seller - fast shipping and item in great condition as described. The book is for my class on the History of the Modern Middle East. The book provides great colorful maps and many detials. Thank you

I was disappointed to see that this atlas draws international boundaries in highly questionable places on some of its maps. I'm used to seeing boundaries in dispute highlighted by broken lines with explanations to the reader identifying which country claims which boundary; thereby indicating that this is an area to learn more about and possibly avoid if you are traveling. Not so this atlas, which has in some cases taken a political stance that conflicts with the international community and illustrates a highly-contested area as a solid line with no indication that the border is in dispute. This is irresponsible and I would never use this atlas to plan a trip.

Concise but very useful. Good choices by the editors of what to include. Very good value for the price.

An excellent Atlas that has lots of good pictures and atlas type information on middle eastern countries. I believe National Geographic has a map that is far more detailed, for free, in one of their subscription magazines sent monthly. I don't know what Google maps has on the Middle East? I watch the evening news with this book nearby. Helps some.