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What is an Atlas?
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- Atlas is a collection of maps in a book.
- Atlas maps are small-scale maps covering large areas like continents and countries.
- Only prominent relief features, main roads and railways important towns are shown in Atlas maps.
- The study of geographic characteristics of a large area is possible at the time with the help of an atlas.
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