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MOI 2O18 OUTLINE OF THE MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR
REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN)

3. Executing the Task for the Examination and Management of Geographical
Names and Maps

To promote the functions of the system of Management of Geographical Names information and
proceed maintenance tasks, the MOI continued the geographic information system update of geographic
names project in 2017, which has held 10 sessions workshops and one presentation of the geographical
names information for the promotion of Geographical Names information and international participation.
In addition, the MOI has proceeded a Geographical Names update task for the maintenance of the

Geographical Names database. Besides, to improve the quality of map production and encourage
publishers to produce high-quality maps, the MOI organized the activity of "2017 Map Award" for private
company and NGO according to Article 24 of "Land Surveying and Mapping Act" and "Regulations for

Encouragement of the Private Sector to Produce and Publish Superior Maps" in 2017. Many types of
creations participated in the activity, including single-map, atlas, electrical map and Internet map, the map
selection team of the MOI consisted of experts and scholars. Through the first and the second selection
works, 3 distinguished honor and 7 excellent awards had been chosen totally. The MOI also arranged the
above excellent maps to exhibit in the 28th International Cartographic Conference, 2017.

▲ Electronic Navigational Chart ▲ The result of bathymetric survey
(Kaohsiung Port)

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