China Practical Atlas

Author: Chengdu Map Publishing House / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This atlas consists of three parts: introductory maps, provincial (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, and special administrative regions) administrative division maps and important city maps, as well as a gazetteer of place names at and above the county level. The introductory maps comprise 13 maps, primarily showcasing China's geographical location in the world, providing an macro-level overview of the country's administrative divisions, ethnic groups, topography, climate, mineral resources, geological disasters, nature reserves and forest parks, tourism resources, transportation, and ports. The provincial (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, and special administrative regions) administrative division maps and important city maps are the main components of this atlas. The administrative division maps primarily display the regional administrative divisions, transportation, and tourism-related information within each province-level administrative unit, accompanied by textual descriptions of the administrative history, general situation, topographical features, climatic characteristics, transportation, economic development, and tourism resources of the respective province (autonomous region, municipality directly under the Central Government, or special administrative region). The important city maps primarily present an overview of the basic urban areas of each city, arranged according to the size of the map and accompanied by concise textual introductions. The gazetteer includes place names at and above the county level nationwide, listing each entry with the name, province, page number, and coordinate index on the map, facilitating quick reference for readers. This is a comprehensive, information-rich, and detailed map reference book. The atlas features an innovative layout and a highly contemporary color scheme, offering richer content and a more illustrated approach compared to general map atlases, making it highly practical. The atlas consists of introductory maps, provincial (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, and special administrative regions) administrative division maps and important city maps, as well as a gazetteer of place names at and above the county level. It extensively collects up-to-date data on administrative divisions, transportation, tourism, urban development, and other aspects, utilizing advanced integrated computer cartography systems to compile it according to authoritative, scientific, and factual principles. It strives to reflect the novelty and thoroughness of the atlas while showcasing the recent changes in various aspects of China.