What is the purpose of the United States Board on Geographic Names?
Q: What is the purpose of the United States Board on Geographic Names?
A: The purpose of the United States Board on Geographic Names (BGN) is to establish and maintain uniform usage of geographic names throughout the government of the United States.
Q: Does the BGN regulate geographic names?
A: No, the BGN's purpose is to standardize geographic names, not regulate them.
Q: What types of geographic names does the BGN standardize?
A: The BGN standardizes US and foreign geographic names, including the names of geographical features underseas and in Antarctica.
Q: Is the BGN a federal body?
A: Yes, the BGN is a United States federal body.
Q: Why is it important to have uniform usage of geographic names throughout the government?
A: Uniform usage helps prevent confusion and inconsistency in government documents and communication.
Q: Does the BGN only standardize geographic names within the United States?
A: No, the BGN standardizes both US and foreign geographic names.
Q: Does the BGN standardize the names of geographic features underseas and in Antarctica?
A: Yes, the BGN standardizes the names of geographic features underseas and in Antarctica.
