Other Useful Contacts
ADD Antarctic Digital Database - the premier source of vector topographic data for Antarctica, maintained
by the British Antarctic Survey.
BAS British Antarctic Survey - undertakes the majority of Britain's scientific research on and around
the Antarctic continent.
FCO Foreign and Commonwealth Office - The interests of BAT and SGSSI fall under the remit of the FCO.
IHO International Hydrographic Organization - provides hydrographic information for world-wide marine navigation and other purposes, through the endeavours of national hydrographic offices.
PCGN Permanent Committee on Geographical Names for British Official Use - advises British government departments
and agencies on policies and procedures for the proper writing of geographical
names for places and features outside the United Kingdom, excluding those of
the Antarctic.
RGS Royal Geographical Society - encourages and supports research, education, training, and the wider public
understanding of Geography
SGSSI South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands government web site
SCAR-CGA Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research - developed and maintain a Composite Gazetteer
of Antarctica containing all names adopted by all countries naming features within
the Antarctic.
SPRI Scott Polar Research Institute - University of Cambridge centre for research into the polar regions.
Holds major Antarctic historical collections.
UKHO UK Hydrographic Office - provides navigational products including a worldwide portfolio of navigational
charts and publications.
UNGEGN The United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names - promotes the standardisation
of accurate spellings of geographical names worldwide.
SOUTH GEORGIA AND THE SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS GAZETTEER and GIS
ANTARCTIC GAZETTEERS OF OTHER COUNTRIES
Australia | Bulgaria | Germany | USA