National Geographic released World Atlas HD for iPad. This app has 3 different map views : executive, political, and satellite. You can also zoom into street level via Bing Maps.

National Geographic World Atlas HD for iPad requires Internet connection to work but the maps (Europe, America …) can be downloaded for future reference at any time. This app looks great on the iPad and is well worth $1.99.

Unlike other map applications, the National Geographic World Atlas HD utilizes our highest resolution, press-ready images, providing you the same rich detail, accuracy, and artistic beauty found in our award-winning wall maps and bound atlases.

You can bookmark your favorite places with notes or pictures from your photo library. Center the map to your current position on GPS-enabled 3G iPads. Find places by name using the built-in index of major world cities or the full online search of nearly 7 million places.

Download World Atlas HD from the iTunes App Store

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