introduction

Written by Helen Kerfoot and Ferjan Ormeling

 

How do we communicate with geographical names?

 

• Geographical names are used in our everyday life

• Oral and written forms of names are used

• Communication can be made or marred by using correct or wrong names

• Formal written names are needed for a common communication framework

 

Please also visit the UNGEGN web site!

On the next pages you will find links to brochures of the UNGEGN web site.           For downloads you need Acrobat Reader.