THE DEVELOPMENT OF CARTOGRAPHY IN THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA

The aim of this scientific paper is the development of cartography within Macedonia and regarding Macedonia. Comprised here, are subjects relating to geography and the historical location of Macedonia throughout the ages, during the time of the Balkan wars and the cartographical demonstrations, especially those after the great geographical discoveries. In addition, particular attention is devoted to the appearance of the first topographical maps of the territory of Macedonia and in that sense the organization and production of these maps which is primarily under the jurisdiction of the VGI and Belgrade. Besides the stated topics, a short summary of the development of cartography in Macedonia as an educational and scientific discipline and her treatment within the specialized geodesic and cartographic institutions is also provided. The contribution of this article is to elaborate further into the historical cartography as a separate field in cartography as well as in the sense to supplement the history, tradition and culture of Macedonia in the sphere of this segment.