Template:GEOnet3/doc
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{{GEOnet3}} generates an external link to a search page for the GEOnet Names Server (GNS), published by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). It includes the GEOnet Unique Feature Identifier (UFI) in search instructions which are displayed with the link. This template can be used as a replacement for {{GEOnet}}, which generates a direct link that no longer works.
Usage[edit]
{{GEOnet3|UFI|Name}}
TemplateData[edit]
TemplateData for GEOnet3
This template generates an external link to a search page for the GEOnet Names Server (GNS), published by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). It includes the GEOnet Unique Feature Identifier (UFI) in search instructions which are displayed with the link.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFI | 1 | GEOnet Unique Feature Identifier (UFI), which can be entered at http://geonames.nga.mil/namesgaz/ on the Advanced Search page.
| Number | required |
| Name | 2 | Name or other descriptive text. If not given it defaults to the Wikipedia article name
| String | optional |
Examples[edit]
| Code | Produces |
|---|---|
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GEOnet3/doc can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-2705195" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". |
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Baku, Azerbaijan can be found at GEOnet Names Server, at this link, by opening the Advanced Search box, entering "-2705195" in the "Unique Feature Id" form, and clicking on "Search Database". |
The examples shown above generate an external link to:
See also[edit]
Similar templates:
- {{GNIS}} and {{Cite GNIS}} – for links to U.S. geographic feature names from Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
External links[edit]