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geoBoundaries

Open administrative boundaries with permissive licences

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What is geoBoundaries?

geoBoundaries from William & Mary's geoLab publishes open political administrative boundaries worldwide, with licences recorded for each dataset.

Key features

  • Global admin boundaries
  • Open licences
  • API and downloads

Pricing

Model
Free
Starts at
Free
Free tier
Free to use

Prices change often. Check the official pricing page before you buy.

Licensing & map usage

Commercial useAllowed
Export / print map imagesAllowed
Offline use / cachingCheck terms

Most boundaries are CC BY 4.0 or similar; check each country's licence.

Summary only, not legal advice. The provider's current terms always apply.

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