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Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (CGNDB) helps to find the location of a place in Canada. | ''[[Canada|Canada]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Geographical Names of Canada|Geographical Names]]'' | ||
The [http://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/index_e.php Canadian Geographical Names Data Base] (CGNDB) helps to find the location of a place in Canada. | |||
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*http://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/index_e.php | *http://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/index_e.php | ||
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Revision as of 20:54, 27 September 2011
The Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (CGNDB) helps to find the location of a place in Canada.
Content[edit | edit source]
- Site provides the following searches.
- Name of a place
- Query by the name of a city, town, lake or other geographical feature.
- Coordinates
- Query by CGNDB Coordinates
- Unique code
- Query by CGNDB Unique Identifier
- Name of a place
- The results list shows:
- Name
- Province or territory
- Feature type
- Location
- NTS (National Topographic System) map
- Details
- Map
Internet Address[edit | edit source]
Using the site[edit | edit source]
1. On the left, under the heading GeoNames Query, click on one of the following:
- Name
- Coordinates
- Unique Code
2. Follow the instructions give on the screen.
Cost[edit | edit source]
Free
Tips[edit | edit source]
- Read the instructions before beginning a search.