Thematic structure

The thematic structure of the National Atlas of Spain is shown below, classified into 3 levels:

Part

• Chapter
  • Topic

Part I: Geographic knowledge and cartography

• Mapping geographic knowledge
  • Mapping Spain over time
  • National Cartographic Scheme
  • National Geographic Institute of Spain and National Office for Geographic Information
  • Other mapping institutions within the Spanish Public Authorities
• General maps and toponymy
  • General maps of Europe and the World
  • General maps of Spain
  • Some data about the Spanish territory
  • Toponymy

Part II: Physical geography

• Earth structure and landforms
  • Geophysics
  • Geology
  • Geomorphology
• Climate and hydrosphere
  • Climate
  • Hydrosphere
• Biogeography and soils
  • Biogeography
  • Soils

Part III: History

• Historical overview
  • Prehistory
  • Ancient History
  • Middle Ages
  • Early Modern Period
  • Late Modern Period and Contemporary History

Part IV: Population, settlements and society

• Population
  • Population dynamics
  • Migration flows
  • Population structure
• Human settlements
  • Rural areas
  • Urban areas
  • Housing
• Society
  • Outlining society
  • Voting behaviour

Part V: Economy

• Farming, forestry and fishing
  • Farming and forestry
  • Fishing
• Mining, quarrying, energy, industry and construction
  • Mining and quarrying
  • Energy
  • Industry
  • Construction
• Tourism
  • Economic and social dynamics of tourism
  • Supply in tourism
  • Demand in tourism
• Services and trade
  • Economic and social features of trade
  • Domestic trade
  • International trade

Part VI: Social facilities

• Education, science, culture and sports
  • Education
  • Science and technology
  • Culture
  • Sports
• Health and social care
  • Social welfare
  • Health services
• Defence, home affairs and justice
  • National defence
  • Security and public order
  • Justice

Part VII: Transport and ICT

• Transport
  • Driving and road transport
  • Rail
  • Urban transport
  • Aviation
  • Waterborne transport
  • Transportation system
• Information and communication technologies
  • Information and communication technologies

Part VIII: Territorial structures

• Economic structure
  • Economic indicators
  • Treasury
  • Labour market
  • Business
  • Financial services
• Landscape
  • Types of landscapes
• Environment
  • Natural heritage
  • Environmental quality and environmental impact
  • Natural hazards
• Regional and local management
  • Regional administrations and local governments
  • Territorial policy and land-use planning
  • Cohesion across territories

Part IX: Spain in the World

• Spain from an international perspective
  • Physical geography from an international perspective
  • Human geography from an international perspective
• Spanish presence in the World
  • Population
  • Economy
  • Language and culture
  • Development aid
  • Foreign affairs
  • Transport
  • International organisations

You can download the complete publication Spain on maps. A geographic synopsis in Libros Digitales del ANE site.

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