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Nation completes new geographic database
By Cao Desheng (China Daily)
Updated: 2006-02-25 07:26

He described the database as the only one of its kind with largest scale and highest precision up to date on the Chinese mainland, saying it facilitates the decision-making of the government in land and regional planning as well as travelling and expedition for the general public.

It also helps survey and evaluate resources, disaster prevention and scientific research, Lu added.

Citing the terrain dataset, he said, it contains such physical and human features as hydrology, residential areas, transportation and boundary.

In the next five years, Lu said, his bureau will carry out an offshore islands and reefs mapping project to promote marine economic development.  


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