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The importance of geographical names

Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN) guidance on the impact of geographical names upon many areas of life.

• From: Ministry of Defence
• Published: 1 July 2014
• Last updated: 20 August 2018 — See all updates

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The importance of geographical names

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This PCGN guidance explains how geographical names provide important information concerning politics and culture.

Published 1 July 2014

Last updated 20 August 2018 + show all updates

1. 20 August 2018

   Updated the text to reflect 2018 changes.

2. 1 July 2014

   First published.