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ON-LINE AND INTERACTIVE — NATIONAL ATLAS OF CANADA
LAUNCHED ON THE INTERNET OTTAWA — Searching for a map of major river systems in Western Canada? Wondering where Canada’s oil resources are located? Interested in knowing which part of Canada receives the most rainfall? The answers to these questions and a wide variety of other information about Canada can be found in the latest, on-line edition of the National Atlas of Canada. Jean McCloskey, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), launched the sixth edition of the National Atlas of Canada today on behalf of NRCan Minister Ralph Goodale, at the International Cartographic Association conference in Ottawa. “Making accurate, detailed maps has been a key part of Canada’s development and growth,” said Minister Goodale. “Today, a complete set of maps using the latest technologies is still essential. The National Atlas of Canada is an up-to-date, authoritative source of information that Canadians need, for example, to wisely manage the environment and promote the sustainable development and use of natural resources.” The sixth edition of the National Atlas of Canada is only available on the Internet and is a key component of GeoConnections, a new program that brings all of Canada’s geographic information together in one place on the information highway. The Atlas features a comprehensive array of maps dealing with the country’s physical geography, geology, history, society, demographic characteristics and economic activities. As additions are made to the Atlas, it also provide information on a wide variety of subjects, such as the exploration of Canada, climate, Aboriginal peoples, resources and socioeconomic patterns. “In the knowledge-based economy of the 21st century, how we develop, use, share and distribute information of all sorts will be vital to Canada’s success,” said Minister Goodale. “That’s why it’s important that the National Atlas is a completely digital, interactive, user-friendly document available on the Internet 24 hours a day.” Although the National Atlas is no longer a set of conventional printed maps, familiar components of a map, such as a legend and table of contents, have been maintained. However, the electronic Atlas offers many advantages over traditional mapping. Users will be able to zoom in on a particular area of a map, create, save and print customized maps, download National Atlas of Canada base maps, and access educational resources. Also, the atlas is flexible enough to meet the needs of all Canadians, whether they are first-time map readers or seasoned researchers. The National Atlas of Canada was first published by the Department of the Interior in 1906 and was one of the world's first national atlases. Updated editions were then published in 1915, 1958, 1974 and 1994. The National Atlas of Canada is produced by Geomatics Canada, which is part of NRCan. For more information, media may contact: John Embury Press Secretary Natural Resources Canada (613) 996-2007 NRCan's news releases and backgrounders are available on the Internet at http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/ The National Atlas of Canada is available on the Internet at: http://atlas.gc.ca |
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