Pocket Atlas

Pocket Atlas is probably the easiest way to find out basic facts about all the countries around the world. Whether you'd need a helping hand with your geography lessons, or are simply curious about what lies on all sides of our planet, this program is more than enough to satisfy your thirst for geographical information. Although simple, it can provide a great aid in various given scenarios.

The program does not necessarily impress through its modern and good-looking interface. On the contrary, one could be easily disappointed with such an app if looks were the only thing to take into consideration. Keep in mind that you can at least switch between a light and dark theme for easier OS integration and a certain level of eye protection.

The layout is quite easy to understand. On your left, there is a list of all the major regions on our planet. Whether we're talking about Europe, Asia, Oceania, North or South America, you can easily browse through the extensive lists of countries included within each of these sections. Information on the capital, currency, population, and time zone represents the tip of the iceberg. You also get to see the flag of the country and a representation on a scanned atlas of the country itself.

The program aims to offer as much information as it can about all countries in the little space it has. You can choose if you'd like to avoid some of it by turning off the statistics on the left or the actual map on the right. Depending on your needs and requirements, it might be helpful to keep both or just one of the two particular elements.

Countries can be grouped in various ways, taking into consideration the continent they are on, time zones, region, or governance. This could be helpful when studying at school for a quiz or simply to better understand a given context. Pocket Atlas might not bring new features or a plethora of them, but it manages to be helpful through the power of education.