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* Site provides the following searches. | * Site provides the following searches. | ||
** Name of a place | ** Name of a place | ||
*** Query by the name of a city, town, lake or other geographical feature. | *** Query by the name of a city, town, lake or other geographical feature. | ||
** Coordinates | ** Coordinates | ||
*** Query by CGNDB Coordinates | *** Query by CGNDB Coordinates | ||
** Unique code | ** Unique code | ||
*** Query by CGNDB Unique Identifier | *** Query by CGNDB Unique Identifier | ||
* The results list shows: | * The results list shows: | ||
** Name | ** Name | ||
** Province or territory | ** Province or territory | ||
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Revision as of 10:33, 23 January 2008
Overview:
Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (CGNDB) helps to find the location of a place in Canada.
Content:
- 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:
http://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/index_e.php or a Google search for Geographical Names Canada.
Using the site:
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:
- Free
Tips:
- Read the instructions before beginning a search.