From: Rudi Starcevic <rudi@oasis.net.au>
To: pgsql-sql@postgresql.org
Subject: Re: Off topic : world database
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2003 14:57:17 +1000
Message-ID: <3E8284AD.6060209@oasis.net.au> (raw)
References: <3E824070.7070207@oasis.net.au>
Hi,
I found this:
Global Gazetteer
This is a directory of 2880532 of the world's cities and towns, sorted
by country and linked to a map for each town.
http://www.calle.com/world/index.html
A good starting point but it's Countries and Cities not Countries, State
then Cities.
Getting warmer ...
I haven't seen/found the license yet ...
Regards
Rudi.
Rudi Starcevic wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a slightly off SQL topic question which I don't think is too
> inappropriate,
> if it is please let me know and I'll not push my luck again of my
> *favorite email list*.
>
> I'd like to build a Postgresql database of Countries,States and Cities
> of the world.
> I would like to use 'earthdistance' module so distance queries are
> possible.
> I plan to expose this data as an SOAP webservice via xmethods.com for
> others to
> access as well.
>
> I've been searching for a source for this data without joy so far and
> would like to
> ask if someone on this list could point me to or help with a source
> for this info.
> Ideally I'd like Country,States,and Cities with Longitude and Latitude
> coordinates.
>
> Thank you kindly,
> Again if this is too off topic let me know and I'll keep all my
> questions strictly to SQL.
> Regards
> Rudi.
>
>
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