New National Atlas of Cuba
Nuevo atlas nacional de Cuba
Cuba · Unknown · 1989
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This paper compiles a series of recent Cuban media reports covering cultural, scientific, and historical dimensions of the 61st anniversary of the Revolution. The purpose is to present a multifaceted overview of commemorative activities, a landmark cartographic publication, and historical reflections on revolutionary commitment. Methodologically, the text draws on official announcements, expert interviews, and archival newspaper excerpts to construct a coherent narrative of national celebration and progress. Key findings include the Ministry of Culture's organization of concerts, dances, and other artistic events to mark the anniversary and New Year; the presentation of the new National Atlas of Cuba LX Anniversary, a fully digital and genuinely Cuban product developed by over 300 specialists from 65 institutions under the guidance of the Institute of Tropical Geography; and the Atlas’s innovative inclusion of previously unrepresented themes such as rock art, protected areas, climate change, and demographic dynamics. Additionally, the paper revisits a historic moment in December 1959 when Fidel Castro signed the first agrarian reform land titles in Baracoa, symbolically reversing colonial dispossession, and when over forty prominent intellectuals signed a declaration pledging to join the revolutionary militias in defense of the nation. A practical notice on holiday newspaper distribution adjustments is also included. The conclusions underscore the integration of scientific innovation, cultural expression, and historical memory as pillars of Cuba’s national project, with the Atlas representing a milestone in Cuban cartography and a living document capable of continuous updating and eventual expansion to mobile applications, online services, and potential print editions for educational distribution.
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Reviews: The New National Atlas of Cuba
Dalmasso, Etienne · 1991
This review essay examines two major recent contributions to geographic scholarship. The first work signals the emergence of a Saudi school of geographers, well versed in social science research methods. Despite the uneven quality of its chapters, it defines future research themes essential for understanding a unique space shaped by the interaction between an exceptionally hostile natural environment and an extraordinary determination to develop the territory, supported by exceptional financial resources. The goal is to provide inhabitants with a quality of life comparable to that of large cities. The second work is the new National Atlas of Cuba (1989), an imposing volume directed by Gladstone Oliva Gutiérrez. Comprising over 200 large-format pages with 627 maps at various scales, 61 color photographs, and more than 700 diagrams, profiles, and graphs, it offers a detailed panorama of Cuban geography. Its 24 sections cover reference maps, natural conditions (geophysics, geology, relief, karst, climate, water resources, seas, soils, flora, fauna, and landscapes), human and economic aspects (population, resources, socio-cultural facilities, agriculture, sugar economy, industry, transport, regionalization, and environment), as well as a final section on history and revolution. The atlas represents a substantial improvement over the 1970 edition and stands as an essential document for anyone seeking cartographic and scientific reference on Cuba. Together, these works illustrate distinct but complementary approaches to national spatial representation and geographical analysis.
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