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FAO Major Elevation Zones of Africa (GIS Coverage)

Entry ID: NBId0019_101

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Summary

Abstract: New-ID: NBI19

The Africa Major Elevation Zones Dataset documentation

File: ELEVLL
Code: 100070-003

Vector Member
The above file is in Arc/Info Export format and should be imported
using the Arc/Info command Import cover In-Filename Out-Filename The
Africa elevation major zones dataset is part of the UNEP/FAO/ESRI
Database project that covers the entire world but focuses here on
Africa. ...

Related URL

Link: GET DATA

Description: Search and access the data from the UNEP Environmental Data Explorer.

Geographic Coverage

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Spatial coordinates

N: 40.0

S: -45.0

E: 60.0

W: -30.0

Location Keywords

CONTINENT > AFRICA

Science Keywords

HUMAN DIMENSIONS > ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

LAND SURFACE > TOPOGRAPHY > TERRAIN ELEVATION

ISO Topic Category

ELEVATION

ENVIRONMENT

Access Constraints Public

Ancillary Keywords

ELEVATION

Environmental Monitoring > Environmental Measurements > Elevation

Originating Center

UNEP, FAO, ESRI

Data Center

Global Resource Information Database - Nairobi, Division of Early Warning and Assessment, United Nations Environment Programme
Data Center URL: http://gridnairobi.unep.org/

Data Center Personnel
Name: JOHANNES AKIWUMI Phone: (+254-20) 7624214 Fax: (+254-20) 7624315 Email: Johannes.Akiwumi at unep.org Contact Address: Head, Data and Information Management Section Division of Early Warning and Assessment (DEWA) United Nations Environment Programme P. O. Box 30552 City: Nairobi Postal Code: 00100 Country: Kenya