Mária KOVÁČOVÁ

National and international standardization of geographical names

Kováčová, M.: National and international standardization of geographical names. Kartografické listy, 1998, 6, 10 refs.

Abstract: Standardization of geographical names will ensure unambiguous identification of each geographical object, which, in addition, enables effective interhuman communication. Standardization process is carried out on national and international levels and is supported and coordinated by United Nations. Results of the national standardization of individual countries make the background for the international use of names.

Keywords: National standardization, toponymic data files, exonyms, romanization, toponymic websites, international cooperation