Manual for the National Standardization of Geographical Names
Manual for the National Standardization of Geographical Names

Author: United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names

Publisher: United Nations Publications

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13:

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The present publication is designed primarily to assist countries that do not have an appropriate authority and a specific set of standards for the consistent rendering of their geographical names. The information in the Manual consists of suggestions that should be useful to those intersted in ways to standardize their nation's geographical names

Technical Reference Manual for the Standardization of Geographical Names
Technical Reference Manual for the Standardization of Geographical Names

Author: United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names

Publisher: United Nations Publications

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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With the continuous expansion of technical capabilities and communication media, authoritative geographical names are sought for accurate reporting, geo-referencing and inclusion in geographical information systems. The present Reference Manual focuses on the technical aspects of geographical names standardization, including Romanization systems and toponymic data transfers and formats. Publishing Agency: United Nations (UN).

Names on the Globe
Names on the Globe

Author: George R. Stewart

Publisher:

Published: 1975

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13:

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"Topographers, geographers, and physiographers have written much about the Earth's surface, but that is not, as such, our present theme. Here we consider not the places themselves, but the names by which they are distinguished, what are commonly known in English as place-names." - from chapter 1, "The Place and the Name."

Place Naming, Identities and Geography
Place Naming, Identities and Geography

Author: Gerry O’Reilly

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-04-06

Total Pages: 656

ISBN-13: 3031215109

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This book presents research on geographical naming on land and sea from a wide range of standpoints on: theory and concepts, case studies and education. Space and place naming or toponymy has a long tradition in the sciences and a renewed critical interest in geography and allied disciplines including the humanities. Place: location and cartographical aspects, etymology and geo-histories so salient in past studies, are now being enhanced from a range of radical perspectives, especially in a globalizing, standardizing world with Googlization and the consequent ‘normalization’ of place names, perceptions and images worldwide including those for marketing purposes. Nonetheless, there are conflicting and contesting voices. The interdisciplinary research is enhanced with authors from regional, national and international toponymy-related institutions and organizations including the UNGEGN, IGU, ICA and so forth.

Street Addressing and the Management of Cities
Street Addressing and the Management of Cities

Author: Catherine Farvacque-Vitkovi?

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 0821358154

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There has been a dramatic demographic shift from rural areas to cities in sub-Saharan African countries over the last few decades. This continuing urbanisation trend has created new challenges for local governments in terms of managing urban services, since over half of the city streets in these countries have no names or addresses, and the problem is particularly acute in the poorest neighbourhoods. This publication examines the use of street addressing initiatives to address this problem, giving information on current and future applications, considering examples of use in many African countries, and setting out a methodological guide for implementing such initiatives.