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Maps
Author departments should consult the Cartographic Section of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations before preparing maps for publication. All cartographic materials must be reviewed by the Cartographic Section before they are submitted for processing. The Section will provide advice on accuracy, copyright permission or notice, and disclaimers regarding political boundaries or the status of areas. For detailed guidelines on the publication of maps, see ST/AI/189/Add.25/Rev.1.
Maps and geographical information are available on the website of the Cartographic Section (www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/english/htmain.htm).
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