Bibliographie: Atlas de Finlande

Summary

This article reviews the Atlas of Finland, published in 1899 by the Geographical Society of Finland, along with its accompanying explanatory text. Based on the latest cartographic and statistical methods, the atlas comprises 33 plates covering topics such as topography, geology, meteorology, vegetation, population, economy, and prehistoric archaeology, with detailed commentary provided in Finnish, Swedish, and French. The review highlights the scientific value of the publication, which systematically presents Finland's physical and human geography, and underscores its significance in affirming Finnish national identity and civilizational achievements amid pressures from the Russian Empire at the time.