From: | "Ryan" <pgsql-sql(at)seahat(dot)com> |
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To: | <rudi(at)oasis(dot)net(dot)au> |
Cc: | <pgsql-sql(at)postgresql(dot)org> |
Subject: | Re: Off topic : world database |
Date: | 2003-03-26 22:56:39 |
Message-ID: | 10083.65.102.128.233.1048719399.squirrel@fordparts.com |
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> Hi,
>
> I have a slightly off SQL topic question which I don't think is too
> inappropriate,
> if it is please let me know and I'll not push my luck again of my
> *favorite email list*.
>
> I'd like to build a Postgresql database of Countries,States and Cities
> of the world.
> I would like to use 'earthdistance' module so distance queries are
> possible. I plan to expose this data as an SOAP webservice via
> xmethods.com for others to
> access as well.
>
> I've been searching for a source for this data without joy so far and
> would like to
> ask if someone on this list could point me to or help with a source for
> this info.
> Ideally I'd like Country,States,and Cities with Longitude and Latitude
> coordinates.
>
> Thank you kindly,
> Again if this is too off topic let me know and I'll keep all my
> questions strictly to SQL.
> Regards
> Rudi.
Your best bet is buying a good zipcode database that has lat/long, but
would only really help you in the USA. This kind of data tends not to be
cheap...
Ryan
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