How do we choose names for our globes?

Subject to space limitations, we attempt to list all nations, all the capitals, then the biggest city in that country or state, or an important city. There are more names on the coastline because there is room for them, and we are trying to fill space as well.

We try not to abbreviate names because that would lead to confusion for our customers. If a city has some importance other than size or a capital, then it's added. The US Government has a list of names for cities and countries outside North America that they call 'conventional' names.

This is easier for us to understand than the true translation.and is why our maps show Finland, for example-rather than Suomi.

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