Columbus Der neue Kosmos Welt-Almanach & Atlas 2026

The new KOSMOS World Almanac & Atlas 2026 provides orientation in a rapidly changing world. With current numbers, data, and facts from politics, economics, society, and the environment, it offers a reliable foundation for anyone looking to understand and contextualize global developments. As a comprehensive yearbook, it gathers detailed information on all countries of the world—from basic data and political systems to flags and geostrategic specifics. A central component is the fully updated world atlas at a scale of 1:14 million, which vividly illustrates political and geographical changes. The carefully revised maps not only provide an overview but also highlight developments that are often only mentioned in passing in traditional news. The KOSMOS World Almanac has been a trusted reference work for decades—and much more: it looks back, analyzes the present, and dares to gaze into the future. Long before geopolitics became a buzzword, this yearbook explained global connections, shifts in power, and economic interests with analytical clarity. In 2026, the book remains timely—with a focus theme of embarking on a new world. It centers on the major upheavals of our time: the transformation of the international order, technological innovations, the advancing climate change, and its political consequences. This yearbook is an indispensable tool for anyone who wants to stay informed—whether in school, studies, profession, or privately. It is the only yearbook that consistently looks back, explains the present, and makes the path to the future visible. A classic that should not be missing from any bookshelf.