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$34.95
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$44.95 CDN
with rebate *
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 The
Award Winning Name in Multimedia Atlases
Spin the globe, point to a place of interest, then zoom in
for detailed views of city streets, waterways, or the local
flora and fauna. Accurate, detailed maps come to life in dynamic
3-D imagery through Microsoft's Virtual Globe Mapping Technology.
Find more than 1.7 million place names on the map - eight
times the detail of any printed atlas!
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NEW
FOR 2000
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New Multimedia Map Experience the sights and sounds
of faraway places and cultures as images, world music,
flags and national anthems come to life on the map.
New
Map Treks Explore fascinating geological and geographical
phenomena, zoom in for details, then trek to similar
sites around the world for comparison.
New
Latitude and Longitude Lines Navigate the globe
with pinpoint precision using new latitude and longitude
lines you can view in any degree of detail.
New
Map Highlights Now states, countries, or regions
you select stand out in reverse highlight for easier
viewing.
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| Feature |
EncartaVirtual
Globe 98 |
EncartaVirtual
Globe 99 |
EncartaWorld
Atlas 2000 |
| Place
Names |
800,000
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1.2
million |
1.7
million |
| Map
Styles |
16 |
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21 |
| Articles
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9,000+
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10,000+
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11,000+ |
| Images,
Videos, and Audio Files |
3,500+
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4,000+
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6,500+ |
| World
Wide Web Links |
9,500
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12,500
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12,500 |
| Virtual
Flights |
6
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Worldwide
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Worldwide |
| Statistical
Indicators |
x |
290+
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350+ |
| New!
Latitude & Longitude Lines |
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| New!
Multimedia Map |
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| New!
Map Treks |
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*Based
on estimated retail price. Rebate valid for all purchasers.
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