Geographic Names Server

The Geographic Names Server (GNS) is the official repository of standard spellings of all foreign geographic names, sanctioned by the United States Board on Geographic Names (BGN). In addition to the current approved names of features, users may find variant and historical spellings, along with non-Roman script spellings. Each record contained within provides information on the feature's location, administrative division, and designation (e.g., populated place, stream, mountain). The GNS can be used for finding places, GIS data, cartography, and GEOINT products.

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·geonames.nga.mil·Mar 13, 2024

Geographic Names Server

Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) | U.S. Geological Survey

Created by an act of Congress in 1879, the USGS provides science for a changing world, which reflects and responds to society’s continuously evolving needs. As the science arm of the Department of the Interior, the USGS brings an array of earth, water, biological, and mapping data and expertise to bear in support of decision-making on environmental, resource, and public safety issues.

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·usgs.gov·Mar 13, 2024

Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) | U.S. Geological Survey

U.S. Board on Geographic Names | U.S. Geological Survey

Created by an act of Congress in 1879, the USGS provides science for a changing world, which reflects and responds to society’s continuously evolving needs. As the science arm of the Department of the Interior, the USGS brings an array of earth, water, biological, and mapping data and expertise to bear in support of decision-making on environmental, resource, and public safety issues.

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·usgs.gov·Mar 13, 2024

U.S. Board on Geographic Names | U.S. Geological Survey

UNSD — United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names

The United Nations Statistics Division is committed to the advancement of the global statistical system. We compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries' efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. We facilitate the coordination of international statistical activities and support the functioning of the United Nations Statistical Commission as the apex entity of the global statistical system.

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·unstats.un.org·Mar 13, 2024

UNSD — United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names