The national atlas and its place in cartography: a comment

Summary

This comment examines the role of the national atlas in cartography and its implications for school atlases and geographical education. The author highlights the national atlas as a comprehensive representation of a country's geographical knowledge, setting high cartographic standards and serving as a cultural ambassador. The paper discusses the challenges of adapting national atlas content for school use, emphasizing the need for collaboration with educators. It also questions the suitability of continental sub-regional atlases as school counterparts. Finally, the author challenges the notion that the world atlas is obsolete, arguing its continued value in providing a global framework and fostering spatial concepts.