Reviews: The Population of the Congo - Atlas Général du Congo: Cartes de la densité et de la localisation de la population dans la province de l'Équateur

Summary

This review evaluates P. Gourou's atlas of population density and distribution in the Équateur province of the Congo, part of the Atlas Général du Congo. It examines three 1:1,000,000 maps: administrative units, rural density using sixteen categories, and population distribution. The reviewer finds the visual presentation effective, but notes that symbols are not directly proportional. The maps reveal population concentration along communication lines and avoidance of large rivers, with statistical tables supplementing the demographic data. Despite minor defects, the atlas is considered valuable for detailed regional studies; the reviewer hopes production continues despite recent political instability.