what is an atlas

An atlas is a collection of maps, typically a bundle of maps of Earth or of a region of Earth. Atlases have traditionally been bound into book form, but today many atlases are in multimedia formats. In addition to presenting geographic features and political boundaries, many atlases often feature geopolitical, social, religious, and economic statistics. They also have information about the map and places in it. Atlases can illustrate any number of subjects, from anatomy or botany to history or zoology. There are many kinds of specialized atlases available.