EuroGeoNames (EGN) combines Geographic Names from the National Mapping and Cadastral Agencies across Europe to create a unique service and data set. The EuroGeoNames (EGN) project funded by the eContentplus programme of the European Commission (EC) started on 1st September 2006 and the funded period lasted until 28th February 2009.

 

EuroGeoNames (EGN) started as a successful eContentplus funded project. It is now being implemented by EuroGeographics and its partners for an increasing number of countries in Europe. 14 countries are now connected to EuroGeoNames. 

 

EuroGeonames proposes significant benefits in public, private and personal use.  It will enable service providers to unlock the power of location information by providing:

• Reliable, high quality, comprehensive Geographic names from official sources.
• Translations for these into 25 languages.
• A sustainable approach to updates.
• A service based infrastructure in both collection and delivery.
• A web interface that allows simple, live search and reference in all languages.