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A "geographical name" is defined as any terrestrial feature within the territorial limits of the
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The other members of the board must be appointed according to their special competence, experience and interest in the relevant fields and taking into account the linguistic, cultural and demographic characteristics of the population of South Africa.
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Minister of Arts and Culture of South Africa has the final power to approve or reject a geographical name recommended by the Geographical Names Council. Any approval or rejection must be published in the
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the transformation and standardisation of geographical names in South Africa for official purposes; to determine its objects, functions and methods of work; and to provide for matters connected therewith."
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The ID associates all unique places with an official name, description and exact coordinates. This ID is used in databases like
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United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names, Statistical Division, United Nations (2006).
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