Suriname

The national atlas tradition of Suriname is a brief but telling chapter in the cartographic history of the Caribbean. Emerging in the late 1980s, this tradition reflects a moment of national self-awareness and developmental planning. The sole atlas in this collection, produced in 1988, stands as a singular artifact of that period. Its editorial approach is pragmatic, focusing on spatial planning and resource management, as indicated by its title. The atlas serves as a snapshot of Suriname's geographic and socio-economic landscape at a time when the country was navigating post-independence challenges. Though the tradition did not extend beyond this single volume, its significance lies in its role as a foundational reference for subsequent planning and policy discussions. The atlas remains a valuable historical document, offering insights into how a young nation sought to understand and organize its territory.