Concise gazetteer of Canada = Répertoire toponymique concis du Canada / published for the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographic Names by the Centre for Topographic Information, Geomatics Canada,...: M86-16/1997-1-PDF
This updated publication provides a complete compilation of all provincial and territorial gazetteers and lists the locations and all the approved names of populated places, lakes, rivers, mountains, provincial parks, and Native reserves in individual provinces and territories. These geographical names serve to reflect the rich culture and history of our country by illustrating the diversity of languages spoken across Canada. The Concise Gazetteer of Canada provides quick and easy-to-find information for anyone wishing to know the correct name and specific location of geographical areas in Canada, as well as detailed instructions on how to use the publication. Includes a glossary, colour map of Canada, and tables.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names. |
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| Title | Concise gazetteer of Canada = Répertoire toponymique concis du Canada / published for the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographic Names by the Centre for Topographic Information, Geomatics Canada, Natural Resources Canada. |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | Bilingual-[English | French] |
| Format | Electronic |
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| Note(s) | "To make geographical names available from across the country available in one volume, and yet create a manageable edition, we have selected some 47 000 of the 350 000 names currently recognized by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names."--Preface. "Digitized by Publishing and Depository Services, Public Works and Government Services Canada - 2014" Text in English and in French. |
| Publishing information | Ottawa : Natural Resources Canada,1997. |
| Description | 681p.maps, tables |
| ISBN | 978-0-660-67489-6 |
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| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Subject terms | Toponymy |