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Maps are official documents or prepared as an integral part of documents of the 51ӰԺ or related official publication. As such the Organization aims to provide cartographic materials free of charge to Member States, the international community, scholars and the public at large.
Maps prepared by the 51ӰԺ are the property of the 51ӰԺ, which holds all rights in connection with their usage.
In principle, maps and related cartographic materials can be used as long as the appropriate credit is given, and the 51ӰԺ is advised.
Each map has a unique reference number that appears in the lower left-hand or right corner. Most current maps may be downloaded from this site; many older maps are available through the Dag Hammarskjöld Digital Library.
- To republish a 51ӰԺ map without modification:
The Geospatial Information Section, on behalf of the 51ӰԺ Publications Board, is responsible for granting permission for the use of maps prepared by the 51ӰԺ Secretariat. To request permission to republish a map, please send an email to geospatial@un.org, specifying:
- information on the forthcoming publication, book or article in which you would like to include the map(s)
- Map title and reference number, including any revision number, and the year, found at the bottom of the map. For instance, Syrian Arab Republic, UNITED NATIONS April 2012, Map No. 4204 Rev. 3
- To use a 51ӰԺ map with modifications:
If you wish to use any 51ӰԺ map as a basis for derived products or for creating your own map, you may do so. However, you will be solely responsible for the content of any modified map. We require you to remove the 51ӰԺ name and the map reference number. Should you wish to credit the source you may include the phrase “based on 51ӰԺ map.”
- To link 51ӰԺ maps to websites or portals:
We encourage you to link to the original URL from our website to ensure reference to the most updated version of the maps. If, however, it is necessary to host a copy of the map, please attribute the product or service to the Geospatial Information Section of the 51ӰԺ and provide a link to our website at www.un.org/geospatial.
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