The German National Atlas, edited by the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography, provides a wide range of information on physical, economic and social themes in Germany. In a total of twelve volumes, some 600 geographers, scientists from related disciplines and cartographers paint a comprehensive picture of spatial differentiation in our many-faceted country. Under the direction of the IfL, which was responsible for editing, cartography and layout, a type of display window has been created for the country with more than 2000 pages of maps, diagrams and explanatory texts. The atlas, which was completed in 2007, is not only an excellent source of knowledge as to how our country works. It is also intended to inform and to help to break down prejudices about "the Germans", and for the Germans themselves, about the "other Germans".

In addition to the print edition, all twelve thematic volumes of the National Atlas are also available on CD-ROM. As well as the complete contents of the printed atlas, the electronic edition contains a large number of interactive maps and animations. A particularly attractive element is the iKart module with which maps of Germany on a wide range of topics and with data at local administrative district level can be generated, redesigned and compared. Thus spatial differences that shape our country - between East and West or North and South or between town and country - can be seen directly. Further advantages in comparison with the printed version are the availability of search functions and active reference sources (Internet).

The German National Atlas is published by  Spektrum Akademischer Verlag.

The German National Atlas is only partly financed by funds from the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography. Such a project would not have been possible without additional funding from foundations and government ministries.

• Vol. 1 society and state (2000)
  Funded by the  Saxon State Ministry for Science and the Fine Arts
  
  
• Vol. 2 Relief, soils, water (2003)
  Funded by the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography
  
  
• Vol. 3 Climate, flora and fauna (2003)
  Partly funded by the  German Federal Environmental Foundatio
  
  
• Vol. 4 Population  (2001)
  Funded by the  Fritz-Thyssen-Foundation
  
  
• Vol. 5 Villages and towns  (2002)
  Partly funded by the  Federal Minstry for Transport, Building and Housing
  
  
• Vol. 6 Education and culture  (2001)
  Funded by the  Zeit-Foundation, the  Federal Minstry of Education and Research and the  Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media
  
  
• Vol. 7 Employment and standards of living  (2006)
  Funded by the Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography
  
  
• Vol. 8 Businesses and markets  (2004)
  Funded by the  Mercator Foundation
  
  
• Vol. 9 Transport and comunications  (2001)
  Funded by the  Federal Minstry for Transport, Building and Housing
  
  
• Vol. 10 Tourism and leisure  (2000)
  Funded by the  Saxon State Ministry for Science and the Fine Arts
  
  
• Vol. 11 Germany in the world  (2005)
  Funded by the  Mercator  Foundation
  
  
• Vol. 12 Living in Germany (2006)
  Funded by the  Fritz-Thyssen-Foundation and the  Zeit-Foundation

General editor:
 Sabine Tzschaschel
Tel.: +49 (0)341 600 55-145

Cartography:
 Konrad Großer
Tel. +49 (0)341 600 55-137

Electronic edition:
 Christian Hanewinkel
Tel.: +49 (0)341 600 55-150

Detailed information on the National Atlas:
 www.ifl-nationalatlas.de

National Atlas online update

Germany in maps

National Atlas of Germany – a selection

Statistical Atlas of the European Union (STATLAS)

Leipzig-Atlas