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Concise gazetteer of Canada / Prepared by the Centre for Topographic Information, Geomatics Canada.M86-16/1997-1

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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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Publication information
Department/Agency
  • Canada. Natural Resources Canada. Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names.
TitleConcise gazetteer of Canada / Prepared by the Centre for Topographic Information, Geomatics Canada.
Publication typeMonograph
LanguageBilingual-[English | French]
FormatPhysical text
Other formatsDigital text-[English | French]
Parallel description[French]
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.
  • Bilingual
Publishing information
  • Ottawa - Ontario : Natural Resources Canada. 1997.
BindingSoftcover
Descriptionxxxi, 636p. : map, tables ; 28 cm.
ISBN0-660-60185-0
Catalogue number
  • M86-16/1997-1
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