hpabbrev|Abbreviations|This listing explains any unfamiliar abbreviations you may find in the atlas.
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20|19|171|45|hpcaseda|Type your chosen abbreviation here. As you type each letter, the list moves to the nearest word.
33|51|176|157|none|Alphabetical list of abbreviations. Click on an entry to highlight it.
35|160|137|188|none|Definition of selected abbreviation.
2|174|32|211|hpcaseda|Close button.
hpabout|About box|Click on this button to access the latest information on the product.
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2|175|37|211|hpatlas|Click on the close button to remove the About box.
hpatlas|Atlas|To use this Help window, move your cursor over the picture. Text describing each component of the screen will be displayed. Some screen controls may be clicked to reveal further information.
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1|1|289|262|none|Double-left-click the mouse to zoom into the map. Double-right-click the mouse to zoom out of the map. Click and drag mouse to pan the map in any direction.
292|3|366|184|none|Double-left-click the mouse to zoom in to the map. Double-right-click the mouse to zoom out of the map. Click and drag the mouse to pan the map in any direction.
293|189|365|260|hpcmpass|This is the Compass control; it provides several ways to help you navigate around the map. Click here to see the Compass control.
hpchange|Changes to places|This section lists all major name-changes that have taken place around the world in recent years.
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16|32|117|47|none|Type your chosen location here. As you type each letter, the list moves to the nearest entry.
17|49|118|175|none|Alphabetical listing of all the major locations and countries that have had a change of name in the last few years.
152|29|300|155|none|Article explaining reasons for the change.
2|179|35|211|hpcaseda|Close button.
hpchart|Charting|This section allows you to compare statistical information for each country of the world, in a series of charts and graphs. Click on the World icon in the Menu bar to access the thematic globe screen.
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30|20|51|39|none|Alphabetical list of all countries.
122|18|146|40|none|Countries listed in rank, ordered from highest to lowest.
19|270|34|306|none|Click on the down arrow to access a menu of statistic categories.
77|39|103|60|none|Move up through country listing.
73|196|103|216|none|Move down through country listing.
160|62|352|187|none|Relative measurement for a country. Roll over the bar to view the figure.
46|220|66|240|none|Show all countries in the chart.
287|219|303|243|hpwrldsc|Click here to return to the World screen.
4|222|33|253|hpwrldsc|Close button - return to World screen.
22|61|157|187|none|Choose whether to view the chart alphabetically or by rank, then choose a statistic category. The chart will change to reveal the results, with horizontal bars showing the level for each country.
132|219|241|241|hpcompar|Displays graph comparing two countries.
191|16|347|42|none|Click here for menu of available charts.
hpcolour|Colour options|The Colours dialog box allows you to change the colours of features on the map.
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17|26|164|133|none|Use this list-box to select a map feature, for which you wish to change the colour.
17|136|164|148|none|Select a colour from this multicoloured bar for your chosen map feature.
17|152|164|161|none|Select a shade of the colour you have chosen for your selected map feature.
39|209|109|216|none|Saves your colour setup.
113|209|145|216|none|Loads a colour setup.
37|223|109|232|none|Set all map features to their default colours.
114|223|144|232|none|Applies the colours you have assigned to the map features on the Atlas.
0|212|36|246|hpoption|Close button.
45|183|71|203|none|Clicking this box will allow you to preview the new map colours.
hpcompar|Compare|You can choose to look at the chart for all countries, or choose just two countries to compare. Click on the Compare Two button to see more.
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192|20|350|40|none|Click on the down arrow to access a menu of statistic headings.
24|56|182|80|none|Click here to access an alphabetical list of all countries. Choose one country.
186|56|348|80|none|Click here to access an alphabetical list of all countries. Choose another country.
44|213|68|241|hpchart|Return to viewing all countries.
1|214|41|252|hpwrldsc|Close button.
274|217|316|253|hpwrldsc|Return to the World screen.
hpcmpass|Compass control|The Compass control allows you to navigate, and to zoom in and out of the map.
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50|3|67|41|none|Click here to pan the map north.
75|26|98|48|none|Click here to pan the map north east.
78|53|114|67|none|Click here to pan the map east.
72|72|88|98|none|Click here to pan the map south east.
49|79|68|111|none|Click here to pan the map south.
26|69|44|91|none|Click here to pan the map south west.
4|50|40|69|none|Click here to pan the map west.
22|20|48|50|none|Click here to pan the map north west.
0|3|28|23|hpshowbx|Displays the Show menu. From here you can access all multimedia assets, find a location on the map, view the longitude and latitude position, access the map's legend, and view the map's scale bar.
75|0|116|23|hpHlpMnu|Displays this Help window.
87|94|117|116|hpglobe|Displays the spinning Globe Navigator.
6|87|19|109|none|Click to zoom in to the atlas.
21|93|37|116|none|Click to zoom out of the atlas.
47|45|71|79|hpmnubar|Click here and a Menu bar slides out to the left of the Compass Control.
hpContro|Controversies|This section describes controversies involving national flags.
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290|196|222|222|hpflags|Click here to return to the Flags menu.
hpcprofi|Country profile|Country profiles are accessed either through the gazetteer or by clicking on the PINK pins on the map. A box is displayed that contains detailed statistical information about the selected country.
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6|97|208|209|none|Country information.
146|4|204|28|none|Pronunciation button. Click to hear the country name.
2|212|42|244|hpatlas|Close button.
hpcaseda|Data menu|Click on the Data icon in the Menu bar and a vertical menu pops up above it.
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1|1|63|37|hpgloss|Listing of geographical terms and localised feature names used in the atlas.
1|40|63|76|hpdist|Find the distance between any two places listed in the gazetteer.
1|79|64|115|hpabbrev|Listing of all abbreviations used in the atlas.
1|118|64|158|hpintorg|All major international organisations with information about member states, aims, and activities.
1|160|64|197|hpchange|Major changes in geographical place and feature names that have occurred in recent years.
hpdist|Distance chart|This facility enables you to choose any two major cities shown on the map, and discover the distance between them (both in miles and kilometres). Either type in the city names, or scroll down the listings.
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14|30|118|49|none|Type a location here. As you type each letter of the word, the list moves to the nearest word.
136|44|154|182|none|Scroll bar.
22|181|122|200|none|Name of highlighted location.
126|181|209|193|none|Shortest distance between chosen locations in miles.
125|198|209|210|none|Shortest distance between chosen locations in kilometres.
2|179|29|211|hpcaseda|Close button - return to main map.
168|30|272|49|none|Type a location here. As you type each letter of the word, the list moves to the nearest word.
291|46|308|184|none|Scroll bar.
21|53|133|175|none|List of places to measure distance from.
174|51|288|179|none|List of places to measure distance to.
hpexit|Exit dialog box|Click on the Exit icon in the Menu bar.
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39|43|87|65|none|Click on Yes to exit the Attica Interactive World Atlas and return to the Program Manager.
91|43|141|64|none|Click on No to cancel this screen and remain in the Attica Interactive World Atlas.
hpFind|Find box|Search box. Type the name of the place you wish to search for. As you type each letter, the list moves to the nearest word.
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23|25|171|42|none|Type your chosen keyword here. As each letter is typed, the list will move to the nearest entry.
20|67|156|188|none|Alphabetical list of media items. Click on an entry to highlight it.
0|189|30|225|none|Close button.
201|292|221|324|none|Return to Flags menu screen.
27|193|211|211|none|Display the highlighted item.
hpflags|Flags database|Click on the Flags icon in the Menu bar and the flag menu screen appears. The main database of all flags can be found by clicking on the National Flags icon.
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101|62|185|132|hpnatflg|Click to see the National Flags screen.
187|20|282|80|hpflgmyt|Click to see the Myths and Realities screen.
18|21|87|78|hpflgsup|Click to see the Superlatives screen.
211|117|271|176|hprelig|Click to see the Religions screen.
1|174|32|204|hpsuit|Close button - return to main map.
37|120|112|180|hpContro|Click to see the Controversies screen.
hpgazz|Gazetteer|The Gazetteer includes name, location and media link information to enable you to navigate quickly around the map.
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21|22|63|31|none|Select World to view all the entries for the world.
71|22|137|31|none|Select Continent to view all the entries for a particular continent.
144|22|200|31|none|Select Country to view all the entries for particular country.
27|40|192|54|none|If Continent or Country is selected, use this drop-down box to choose your continent or country.
27|77|192|92|none|Type your chosen word here. As you type each letter, the list moves to the nearest entry.
79|103|192|118|none|Using this drop down box you can refine your Gazetteer list to Physical Features, Countries, Cities, Multimedia or WWF.
27|124|190|210|none|Display an alphabetical list of all relevant entries.
36|222|91|234|none|Goes to either the selected location on the map, or multimedia content with the relevant location shown on the map behind.
103|222|174|234|hpsearch|Display the Search dialog box. This allows you to search the entire database. Click to display Search dialog box.
0|219|34|253|hpmnubar|Close button.
hpglobe|Globe navigator|Use this globe to move to a location on the map. To move the globe, click and drag the mouse, either to the right or the left, to your chosen location. Double-click a location on the globe to go to that area on the map.
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20|20|95|96|none|To move the globe, click and drag the mouse (either to the right or to the left) for your chosen location. Double-click an area on the globe to go to that area on the map.
95|96|116|118|hpcmpass|Click here to return to the Compass control. Click to see Compass control.
0|0|39|37|hpshowbx|Click here to see the Show Menu.
74|2|113|37|hpHlpMnu|Click here to see the Help Menu.
2|80|19|107|none|Click here to zoom into the map.
16|97|38|115|none|Click here to zoom away from the map.
hpgloss|Glossary|This listing explains any unfamiliar geographical terms you may find in the atlas.
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21|28|167|46|none|Type your chosen term here. As you type each letter, the list moves to the nearest word.
33|46|176|157|none|Alphabetical list of terms. Click on an entry to highlight it.
34|186|209|211|none|Definition of selected term.
2|186|29|210|hpcaseda|Close button - return to main map.
hpHlpMnu|Help menu|This gives you all the information you need to make the most of the atlas.
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4|3|114|19|none|You are here!
4|21|114|38|none|A comprehensive online user guide, detailing every aspect of the product.
4|41|115|57|none|Shows a list of people and organisations involved in making this atlas.
4|59|115|74|hpabout|General information about the product.
hpintorg|International organisations|The majority of the world's international organisations have an entry here, giving details of their full title; date of establishment; main aims; and member countries.
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14|31|117|49|none|Type your chosen international organisation here. As you type each letter, the list moves to the nearest entry.
20|53|115|182|none|Alphabetical listing of all international organisations. Click on an entry to highlight it.
117|51|131|183|none|Scroll bar
150|28|289|192|none|Information concerning your chosen international organisation.
3|183|32|211|hpcaseda|Close button - return to main map.
hplang|Language clips|Language clips are accessed by clicking on the BLUE pins on the map.
14|127|147|168|none|Written example of the current language.
14|179|147|196|none|Sample vocabulary of present language.
0|200|23|224|hpatlas|Close button - return to map screen.
14|29|147|49|none|Language being spoken. Drop-down list allows you to access other languages.
182|17|194|143|none|Listen to selected vocabulary. Drop-down list allows you to select from a small vocabulary.
hplatlng|Latitude and longitude|The Latitude and Longitude bar displays the current latitude and longitude position of the mouse on the map.
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1|1|33|31|hpshowbx|Close button.
hplayers|Layers option|This control allows you to view the map in as much or as little detail as you wish, by turning map features on or off.
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21|28|163|163|none|Lists all the map features in the Atlas. A green tick indicates the feature will be displayed, and a red cross indicates the feature will not be displayed. Click a map feature to turn it on or off.
65|168|167|182|none|Presets.
39|209|109|216|none|Saves your layers setup.
113|209|145|216|none|Loads a layers setup.
39|223|107|232|none|Set all layers to their defaults.
114|223|144|232|none|Applies the layers you have selected to the Atlas.
46|183|69|203|none|Clicking this box will allow you to preview your newly-selected map layers.
2|208|34|245|hpoption|Close button.
hplegend|Legend|The Legend displays only the features that are currently visible on the screen. It is updated every time you move to another area of the map, or zoom in and out.
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12|17|37|179|hpshowbx|Feature's representation on map.
38|18|134|179|none|Description of feature.
134|19|150|179|none|Scroll bar.
63|181|101|204|none|Drag button. Click and drag this button to move the box to any position on the screen.
2|174|29|207|hpshowbx|Close button, removes the Legend display.
hplocatr|Locator|This gives you a global representation of the area of the map you are currently viewing. The cross hair shows your current position on the globe.
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1|83|35|117|hpshowbx|Close button.
hpmedbox|Media box|Clicking on a YELLOW map pin displays a Media menu which indicates which media types are available from that pin.
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0|78|118|96|hpcprofi|Click here to view a country profile.
1|59|117|77|hplang|Click here to view an audio pronunciation dialog box.
0|0|116|20|hptxtbox|Click here to view a text display dialog box.
1|21|117|39|hppicbox|Click here to view a picture display dialog box.
1|40|117|58|hpvideo|Click here to view a video display dialog box.
hpmnubar|Menu bar|The Menu bar allows you to access all the functions of the atlas, such as the Gazetteer and Suitcase.
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0|0|80|35|hpsuit|Opens the Suitcase. This allows you to drag items from the suitcase on to the Menu bar, thus activating them.
95|0|170|35|hpgazz|Display the Gazetteer.
183|0|245|35|hpoption|Displays the Option dialog box.
254|0|308|35|none|Prints the map currently displayed on the screen.
313|0|353|35|hpexit|Displays the Exit dialog box, allowing you to exit the Atlas.
hpflgmyt|Myths and Realities|To explore Myths and Realities click on one of the options.
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7|199|47|217|none|Divine. Click to access information on that subject.
48|198|78|217|none|Nobel. Click to access information on that subject.
81|198|112|217|none|Heroic. Click to access information on that subject.
116|200|181|216|none|Urban myths. Click to access information on that subject.
289|196|325|222|hpflags|Return to the Flags menu.
hpnatflg|National flags|To access more detailed information about a country's flag, click on the Detailed button.
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17|46|116|193|none|List of countries.
9|17|116|46|none|Use the Find box to select a country.
136|21|312|150|none|The national flag of the selected country.
193|198|244|220|none|Click here for more detailed information.
291|198|326|224|hpflags|Click here to return to the Flags menu.
hpoption|Options|This section allows you to customise your maps to produce a unique look and feel to your atlas. Click on the Options icon in the Menu bar and a menu pops up.
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2|3|96|61|hplayers|Turn on or off layers on the map.
2|62|97|121|hpcolour|Change the colour setting of layers on the map.
2|124|97|184|hpsettin|Settings. Change the volume setting and units of measurement.
hppicbox|Pic box|Pictures are accessed by clicking on the BROWN pins on the map. Over 1200 pictures are available in total.
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85|0|124|13|none|Position of current picture within total number of pictures available.
158|2|166|12|none|Move back to last picture.
170|0|179|10|none|Move forward to next picture.
181|2|198|13|none|Drop-down list of picture titles available for this country. As you move your cursor over the list, any entries that are too long for the display will extend out of the box so that you can read the full entry.
201|0|224|13|none|Automatic slide-show of all available pictures. Click on the 'Slide' button to start the sequence, during which images will advance every three seconds.
8|18|242|168|none|Image box. Click on the image to enlarge the display. Click again to restore the image to the normal size.
34|176|207|249|none|Title and caption box.
230|195|246|273|none|Click here to scroll down through the text.
400|188|424|228|none|Close button - return to map screen.
0|223|33|253|hpatlas|Click here to close the Picture box.
hprelig|Religions|To explore Religions click on one of the options.
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8|200|55|218|none|Buddhism. Click to access information on that subject.
59|200|117|218|none|Christianity. Click to access information on that subject.
121|199|161|217|none|Hinduism. Click to access information on that subject.
196|200|234|217|none|Judaism. Click to access information on that subject.
293|201|323|221|hpflags|Return to Flags menu screen.
hpscale|Scale bar|The Scale bar displays the distance in miles and kilometres.
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100|3|224|14|hpatlas|Displays the distance in miles, represented by the length enclosed by the white rectangle.
100|18|224|29|none|Displays the distance in kilometres, represented by the length enclosed by the white rectangle.
0|8|34|32|hpshowbx|Close button.
hpsearch|Search|Allows you to search for media containing a particular word.
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30|34|148|45|hpatlas|Type a word you wish to search for.
156|35|190|45|none|Click here to start search.
27|82|174|206|none|Displays all the media containing the word searched on. Click to select a media item you wish to view.
35|219|93|238|none|Goes to the selected media item.
99|219|177|238|hpgazz|Click here to return to Gazetteer.
0|224|36|254|hpatlas|Close button.
hpsettin|Settings|The Settings option allows the user to change the default atlas settings.
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2|214|33|245|hpoption|Click here to close the settings box.
16|24|159|85|none|Change the volume setting with this slider.
19|115|59|156|none|Shows distances in miles.
65|115|122|156|none|Show distances in kilometres.
127|115|170|155|none|Show distances in miles and kilometres.
35|167|137|195|none|Select this option if you want to skip the startup screen next time you start the atlas.
50|197|133|213|none|Save the current settings.
52|216|134|233|none|Return to the original settings.
hpshowbx|Show menu|The Show menu give you access to the multimedia overlay, Scale bar, Legend, and Latitude and Longitude position.
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0|0|119|17|none|Selecting Multimedia will display colour-coded map pins on the map. Click pins to view the media associated with it. Media might be text, pictures, audio, or video.
0|22|119|36|hplocatr|Display a movable locator globe. Click to view locator globe.
0|41|119|55|hplatlng|Displays a moveable box which displays the latitude and longitude of the cursor as it roams across the map. Click to view the box.
0|58|119|72|hplegend|Displays a movable Legend box which allows the user to identify areas on the map. Click to view the Legend box.
0|74|119|92|hpscale|Display a movable Scale bar. Click to see to see Scale bar.
hpsuit|Suitcase|Contains inactive modules on the atlas such as the Data, Flags, and 'World' module. To activate a module, drag its icons on to the Menu bar.
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18|40|62|84|hpcaseda|The Data icon gives access to abbreviations, glossary, distance chart, changes to places and international organisations.
116|41|158|83|hpflags|The Flags icon gives access to a comprehensive database of flags.
68|41|110|83|hpwrldsc|The World icon gives access to a series of statistical globes and charts.
0|204|50|254|hpmnubar|Close button - return to map screen.
hpflgsup|Superlatives|To explore Superlatives click on one of the options.
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7|201|32|216|none|Size. Click to access information on that subject.
94|203|146|217|none|Inaccessible. Click to access information on that subject.
150|204|196|216|none|Imitation. Click to access information on that subject.
198|204|229|216|none|Other. Click to access information on that subject.
36|201|217|217|none|Imitation. Click to access information on that subject.
291|199|325|223|hpflags|Return to the Flags menu.
Hpaplay|Teaser|Each time you put the disc in the drive this box will appear. To install the disc click 'Install'. If the disc is already installed, click 'Run'. If you decide not run the atlas, click 'Cancel'.
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157|94|207|148|none|Click here to run the Atlas next time you put this disc in your drive.
hptxtbox|Text box|Text articles are accessed by clicking on the RED pins on the map.
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146|2|163|14|none|Position of current text article within total number of articles available.
171|1|183|13|none|Move back to last article.
242|1|250|14|none|Move forward to next article.
257|2|273|12|none|Drop-down list of article titles available for this country. Click on a title to be taken to that article.
25|14|256|62|none|Title and text display area.
254|21|276|83|none|Scroll bar.
2|55|27|84|hpatlas|Close button - return to map screen.
223|1|239|14|none|Move back to previous article.
hpvideo|Video|Video clips are accessed by clicking on the GREEN pins on the map. The opening frame of the video clip, together with a title, is displayed. All clips are based around the theme 'Dynamic Earth'.
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46|1|87|18|none|Position of current video within total number of videos available for that particular country. If there are no other videos for that country buttons two to four will not be available.
175|1|187|17|none|Move back to last video.
201|0|212|14|none|Move forward to next video.
217|1|246|16|none|Drop-down list of video titles available for this country. Click on a title to move straight to that video.
91|213|117|237|none|Click and drag this button, either left or right, to rewind or fast forward the current video clip.
2|212|20|248|hpatlas|Close button - return to map screen.
hpwrldsc|World screen, Choose from a series of spinning globes, each with geographical and coverage information for every country of the world. Click the World icon on the Menu bar to access the thematic globe screen.
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27|51|54|66|none|Climate.
27|72|54|87|none|Health.
27|93|54|108|none|Wealth.
27|113|54|128|none|Energy.
27|133|54|148|none|Trade.
26|154|53|169|none|Population.
26|176|53|191|none|Food consumption.
27|13|234|33|none|Click on any of the thematic topics to view a global representation, shown in colour.
80|40|231|190|none|Colour-coded globe representing of thematic topics.
253|78|284|166|none|Legend for globe.
126|196|203|223|none|Global navigation. Click either on the left or right arrow. The globe will spin in that direction until the 'Stop' button is clicked.
246|193|312|222|hpchart|Move to Charting section.
2|195|33|223|hpsuit|Close button.
hpwwfbox|WWF box|WWF material is accessed by clicking on the BLACK pins on the map.
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0|16|84|24|none|Information. What you can do to help the World Wide Fund for Nature.
2|1|80|13|none|Introduction. A brief insight into the aims, ideals and work performed by the World Wide Fund for Nature.
86|1|119|11|none|Position of current picture within total number of pictures available.
155|1|164|14|none|Move back to last picture.
170|1|179|13|none|Move forward to next picture.
184|1|200|14|none|Drop-down list of picture titles available for this country. Double-click on a title to move straight to that picture.
203|2|224|11|none|Automatic slide-show of all available pictures. Click on the 'Slide' button to start the sequence, during which images will advance every three seconds.
8|37|241|168|none|Image box. Click on the image to enlarge the display. Click again to restore the image to the normal size.
36|172|206|251|none|Title and caption box.
228|196|245|275|none|Click here to scroll down through the text.
