Does Google serve as a model for using place names?

Gábor Gercsák; Gábor Mikesy

doi:10.3986/AGS.4668

Authors

Gábor Gercsák Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest
Gábor Mikesy Institute of Geodesy, Cartography and Remote Sensing, Budapest

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3986/AGS.4668

Keywords:

geographical name, Hungarian name, place name, toponymy, internet, Google

Abstract

This paper examines the reliability of geographical names published on various internet platforms and seeks to improve the place-name content of internet maps. Hungarian examples of incorrect place names from various online maps draw attention to the need for cooperation between those that provide internet maps or map-based applications and relevant national or professional institutions.

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Author Biographies

Gábor Gercsák, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest

Department of Cartography and Geoinformatics,

Associate Professor

Gábor Mikesy, Institute of Geodesy, Cartography and Remote Sensing, Budapest

Senior Counsellor

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