Presentation of the atlas of Belgium

Summary

This article introduces the Atlas of Belgium, a national geographical atlas planned before the Second World War and revived after the liberation by the Belgian National Committee of Geography. A dedicated commission coordinates map themes, selects specialists, evaluates drafts, determines production methods, and ensures visual consistency, while authors retain responsibility for individual maps. The atlas will comprise about fifty plates covering physical, human, economic, regional, and political geography. Most plates feature a 1:500,000 map with bilingual commentary, and technical production is entrusted to the Military Geographical Institute. Several plates have already appeared, with further geological and climatological maps nearing completion. Supported by the Ministry of Public Instruction, the project aims to publish six to eight plates annually, providing Belgium with a coherent, authoritative, and technically refined national cartographic reference.