[Location: Location_Category='CONTINENT', Location_Type='AFRICA', Location_Subregion1='NORTHERN AFRICA']
Gridded Population of the World, Version 3 (GPWv3): Subnational Administrative Boundaries
Entry ID: CIESIN_SEDAC_GPWv3_SUBADBND

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Summary
Abstract: Gridded Population of the World, Version 3 (GPWv3) Subnational Administrative Boundaries are the basis of the population data products in GPWv3. Due to copyright restrictions, only maps of the subnational administrative boundaries are available, the underlying data cannot be released. GPWv3 is produced by the Columbia University Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) in collaboration with Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT).

The maps in Portable Document Format (PDF) and Portable Network Graphics (PNG)
formats are available from the NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC).

Purpose: To provide maps of the input administrative units used in GPWv3.
Related URL
Link: GET RELATED VISUALIZATION
Description: Maps in PDF and PNG formats.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 85.0   S: -58.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University, and Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT)
Dataset Title: Gridded Population of the World, Version 3 (GPWv3): Subnational Administrative Boundaries
Dataset Release Date: 2005-12
Dataset Release Place: Palisades, NY
Dataset Publisher: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)
Version: 3.00
Data Presentation Form: map
Online Resource: http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/gpw-v3-subnational-admin-...
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1990-07-01
Stop Date: 1990-07-01
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Location Keywords
CONTINENT > AFRICA > NORTHERN AFRICA > ALGERIA
CONTINENT > AFRICA > CENTRAL AFRICA > ANGOLA
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Science Keywords
BIOSPHERE > TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS > WETLANDS Parameter Definition
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE > SURFACE WATER > WETLANDS Parameter Definition
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ISO Topic Category
Access Constraints This data may be freely used by the general public with proper citation of the
original source map.
Use Constraints None with proper citation. The U.S. Geological Survey does not warranty the
accuracy of this data. This is draft data and has not been reviewed for
compliance to U.S. Geological Survey standards. This data has a resolution of
1:7,500,000 at best and should not be used for site-specific studies.
Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
USGS
Data Center
Open File Services Section, Publications Warehouse, Eastern Region, Publications, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/

Data Center Personnel
Name: USGS OPEN-FILE SERVICES SECTION
Phone: 303-202-4200
Phone: 303-202-4210
Fax: 303-202-4188
Email: infoservices at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
USGS Information Services
Open-File Services Section
Box 25286
Federal Center
City: Denver
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80225-0286
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Media: Online
Distribution Size: 795 KB
Distribution Format: Arc Map File (.mxd)
Fees: None

Distribution Media: Online
Distribution Size: 25.8 MB
Distribution Format: shapefiles
Fees: None
Personnel
DAVID J. WEARY
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: 703-648-6897
Email: dweary at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
U.S. Geological Survey
MS 926A
12201 Sunrise Valley Dr.
City: Reston
Province or State: VA
Postal Code: 20192
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2006-05-16
Last DIF Revision Date: 2006-05-17

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