Introduction to Foreign Atlases: The Atlas of Canada

Summary

The fourth revised edition of The National Atlas of Canada, published by the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources, includes satellite images and 254 pages of maps at various scales, comprehensively covering physical conditions and socioeconomic aspects. Physical maps cover geology and climate with practical indicators, while human maps include population, economy, and historical evolution. Rich in content and well-produced, it also includes provincial atlases to support evaluation and rational development of natural resources.