The World HD4.7 - App Store

THE PREMIER IPAD ATLAS - with RETINA VECTOR MAPS

The World HD is unique in the app store because it includes both a complete set of country maps AND the largest world fact book. These enable it to answer questions which Atlases and fact books cannot: Atlases show you where countries are located, but have very little information about them; fact books tell you about each country, but their maps leave you guessing about where places are located.
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The interface is animated and interactive. Touch a country on the world map and the Retina vector country map opens while the factbook slides onto the screen, each topic neatly organized as tiles along the edge of the map. Touch a factbook tile and it zooms out to reveal detailed information about that topic. Not sure where a country is located? Select it on the drop-down list and The World HD zooms in on it then opens the map and factbook.

The zoomable world map is not just the fastest way to select a country it also enables you to visualize and understand entire regions. It is so intuitive and easy to explore that once you get started it's hard to stop!
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RETINA VECTOR MAPS
** Includes high-resolution Retina vector maps for EVERY COUNTRY built-in! Unlike the other atlases, these maps remain in focus at all magnifications so you can easily see even the smallest detail. These aren't the CIA maps found in the factbooks, they are used in printed atlases.

MORE INFORMATION
** Contains geopolitical and demographic information on 300 countries and regions.

NO INTERNET CONNECTION is required
** Except for live Wikipedia content, all data and maps are built-in

INNOVATIVE FACT BOOK PANEL
** Presents each section of the fact book as tiles enabling you to quickly find what you need, while keeping the country map in view.

HIGHLY ANIMATED INTERFACE
** Responds to your touches and gestures so you can quickly find the information you are looking for.

CIA WORLD FACTBOOK
** This trusted source of current country information is built-in for every country, including sections on: introduction, geography, people, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.

WIKIPEDIA
** View the live, community-written Wikipedia content for each country, island, and remote region within the app.

SHOWS YOU where countries are located
** Not sure where a country is located? Select it on the country list and The World zooms to it on the world map and opens the Fact Book Panel

DESIGNED FOR YOUR IPAD & IPHONE
** Thoughtfully uses the whole screen to present maps and data

Version History Updated the CIA Factbook and fixed dark mode display issue. 4.7 10/02/2023 Updated CIA Factbook 4.5 12/04/2020 The World HD is now a universal app that looks great on both iPads and iPhones!
We refreshed the country data with the latest from the CIA World Factbook.
Plus many updates behind the scenes to support future Apple devices and for us to update the country data more frequently. 4.0 01/03/2019 Fix for iOS 11 screen rotation issue. 3.6.6 12/18/2017 Updated for iOS 8
Updated the CIA Factbook 3.6 10/29/2014 iOS 7 update 3.5 10/14/2013 Updated for iOS 7
Updated CIA World Factbook 3.4 09/23/2013 Faster map rendering on the new iPad
Updated Factbook
Includes Both Geographic and Government maps for Mexico, Canada, and the United States 3.3 06/24/2012 ☆ updated the Factbook with the very latest country data
☆ performance optimization 3.2 11/11/2011 ☆ NEW geographic world map! Select the world map to view on the new world map tab.
☆ Includes the latest CIA World Factbook and revised maps.
☆ iOS 5 compatible. 3.1 10/11/2011 You asked us for great maps. Now you have them!

☆ All of the country maps are now always-clear Retina vector maps.

☆ The country maps now open automatically and stay open while you view the factbook, making them easier to refer back to.

☆ The country factbooks are loaded with latest CIA World Factbook data.

☆ Also has improved handling of low memory conditions.

The World HD was released on the FIRST DAY of iPad sales. Since then we have made huge changes to improve it based on your suggestions. We appreciate your feedback! 2.3 03/17/2011 Performance improvements.

The World for your iPhone / iPod Touch is available now. We spent a LOT of time polishing it for the smaller devices and it REALLY SHINES! Find it on our iTunes developer page. It has a brand new icon.

Your good reviews help us keep the updates coming! Please let us know if you like the update! 2.2 11/11/2010 We have another super update for you!

‣WIKIPEDIA for each location!
‣PORTRAIT viewing mode!
‣35 MORE LOCATIONS not found in the CIA Factbook!
‣SMOOTHER zooming!
‣Updated the United States map to show the states more clearly.
‣Changed the name to The World HD to make way for our new iPhone / iPod Touch app. The World for your iPhone / iPod Touch will be available in a couple weeks! 2.1 10/11/2010 The first major revision, we added detailed country maps. 2.0 07/13/2010 1.0 04/01/2010