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If you are a fan of National Geographic gorgeous maps in World Atlas, then you will appreciate the new National Geographic’s World Atlas for the iPhone and iPod touch.

The new application which was just released (iTunes link) is packed with the world’s best maps and enables you to browse, search, and zoom on detailed maps.

The application is very easy to use and packed with features. It contains seven different levels of National Geographic cartography. Through partnership with Microsoft’s Bing maps, the application allows you to view satellite imagery and zoom in close enough to see you home!

You can mark, annotate and save  your favorite places with a push-pin tool.

The applications takes advantage of camera and GPS enabled iPhones to geo-tag photos and quickly center the map to your current position.

The app has a built-in search tool to search through its directory which contains nearly 7 million entries.

Here is a quick run down of the features:

• High resolution National Geographic cartography, the same used to print our award-winning wall maps and bound atlases!
• Preloaded with 3 different styles of world maps, down to country detail. Additional detailed zoom levels and Microsoft Bing maps require internet connection to view. Map Library feature allows you to download and save National Geographic maps for faster access and offline use.
• Easy-to-use and fast place name search tool, with over 6 million database entries (major cities index is preloaded; full search requires internet or cell connection).
• World Flags and Facts database, expertly edited and up-to-date with concise socio-economic and geographic data.
• Push pin tool enables you to mark, annotate, and save your favorite places. Push pins come in a variety of colors and can tap into your iPhoto library or camera.
• GPS enabled iPhones can center the maps to show your current location.

The app is $1.99 and is a very handy tool for travelers.