A geography atlas for students in grades 6-11, prepared by the Institute of Geography named after academician H.Aliyev of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan, has been published. In order to improve the quality of teaching in secondary schools of Azerbaijan, textbooks are regularly updated, enriched with information and periodically republished. In addition to textbooks used in geography lessons, it is also important to prepare additional materials, maps and reference books. These materials are the main source of information when studying certain topics.

It is important to reflect on the maps the socio-demographic, socio-political and economic processes taking place in most regions of the world, including Azerbaijan. Changes in political and political-administrative maps, updating of geographical names and progress in economic development are reflected in these materials, which help to make the educational process more effective.

The recently published geographic atlas has been developed qualitatively, its electronic database has been updated. Recent changes in the political and administrative map and economic development of Azerbaijan, as well as the revision of the boundaries of economic regions are also reflected in the atlas maps.

The editorial board and reviewers of the Atlas have also been updated. The Director General of the Institute, Prof. Zakir Eminov, Geography Teacher of School No. 175 Aygun Aliyeva, Senior Researcher of the Institute of Education Tarana Ismailova, Head of Department of BSU Saleh Nagiyev, Head of Department of the Institute of Geography Nariman Pashayev worked on a set of maps published by Chashioglu E.I. LLC.

Reviewers: Dean of the Faculty of Geography of BSU Megsed Godzhamanov, Head of the Department of the Institute of Geography Solmaz Rzayeva and Ilaha Kerimova.

We believe that the newly published Atlas will facilitate its use by teachers and students. Also, this Atlas will be a useful source of knowledge for undergraduate and postgraduate students of higher education institutions.