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Celebrating the geographical work across the civil, crown and public sector, the Government Geography profession has today opened up nominations for its annual awards.
The Government Geography Profession was established in 2018 to support geographical expertise across the public sector. Government Geography Profession is part of the Civil Service and the Geospatial Commission .
The Permanent Committee on Geographical Names guidance for the proper writing of geographical names.
PCGN guidance on the role of the United Nations in promoting the standardisation and accurate spellings of geographical names worldwide.
How to apply to protect a food, drink or agricultural product name under the UK GI schemes.
Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (PCGN) guidance on the impact of geographical names upon many areas of life.
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The Government Geography Profession has opened nominations for its annual awards that celebrate the geographical work across the civil, crown and public sector.
A selection of websites compiled by the Permanent Committee on Geographical Names dealing with geographical names worldwide.
PCGN advises the British government on policies and procedures for the proper writing of geographical names for places and features outside the UK.
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