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This template is a Citation Style 1 specific-source template based on {{Cite encyclopedia}}. For centralised Citation Style 1 discussions, see Help talk:Citation Style 1.

This citation template provides a way to format a link to the Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (CGNDB).

Usage

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Parameter	Instructions
{{cite cgndb \| id = \| name = }}	CGNDB Unique Identifier Name

The values for |id= and |name= must be specified.
Unnamed parameters are allowed, in the form {{cite cgndb|id|name|access-date}}
The template takes all parameters accepted by {{cite web}}, e.g., |access-date=

The CGNDB Unique Identifier is shown on webpage and consists of five capital letters. You can also use an alphanumeric link, such as 710c95bed05411d892e2080020a0f4c9. The will link to all names the feature used. Coordinates, type and other information are included.

Examples

with named parameters: {{cite cgndb|id=KADTU|name=Mount Logan}} → "Mount Logan". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.; {{cite cgndb|id=710c95bed05411d892e2080020a0f4c9|name=Arviqtujuq Kangiqtua (Formerly Eglinton Fiord)}} → "Arviqtujuq Kangiqtua (Formerly Eglinton Fiord)". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.

with unnamed parameters: {{cite cgndb|KADTU|Mount Logan|2010-09-22}} → "Mount Logan". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2010-09-22.; {{cite cgndb|710c95bed05411d892e2080020a0f4c9|Arviqtujuq Kangiqtua (Formerly Eglinton Fiord)|2020-06-20}} → "Arviqtujuq Kangiqtua (Formerly Eglinton Fiord)". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2020-06-20.