The atlas of Finland: A model geographical work of a little known but interesting country

Summary

The Atlas of Finland, published in 1911 by the Geographical Society of Finland, is a comprehensive geographical work covering both physical and human geography. The physical section details topography, hydrography, geology, climate, and biota, emphasizing the lake network and glacial history. The human section, based on extensive statistical data, analyzes population, ethnicity, economy, transportation, and urban development. With its rigorous scholarship and innovative approach, the atlas serves as a model for national geographical studies.