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Large Scale International Boundaries (LSIB), Europe and Asia, 2012

United States. Department of State. Humanitarian Information Unit · 2012 Full Details

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Title
Large Scale International Boundaries (LSIB), Europe and Asia, 2012
Description
This line shapefile contains country boundaries for Europe and Asia. Large Scale International Boundaries (LSIB) are created and maintained by the Department of State's Office of the Geographer. The lines reflect U.S. government (USG) policy and thus not necessarily de facto control. The LSIB has no known errors in boundary location of over 4 km, and is generally accurate to within a kilometer or less. The boundary line depiction research (“recovery” of the authoritative location of the line) has been done over the past decade or so by geographers at State and colleagues from other agencies, and is based on modern imagery, elevation data, relevant maps, treaties, international arbitration and court rulings, and other sources. The LSIB is believed to be the most accurate worldwide (non-Europe, non-US) international boundary vector line file available. The LSIB is frequently updated., The mission of the Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU) is to serve as a U.S. Government interagency center to identify, collect, analyze, and disseminate all-source information critical to U.S. Government decision-makers and partners in preparation for and response to humanitarian emergencies worldwide, and to promote innovative technologies and best practices for humanitarian information management.
Creator
United States. Department of State. Office of the Geographer
Publisher
United States. Department of State. Humanitarian Information Unit
Subject
Countries, Disputed boundaries, Boundaries
Temporal Coverage
2012
Date Issued
2012
Rights
This item is in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use.
Rights Holder
This work is in the Public Domain, meaning that it is not subject to copyright.
Access Rights
Public
Format
Shapefile
Language
English
Date Added
October 01, 2025

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  • Citation
    United States. Department of State. Office of the Geographer (2012). Large Scale International Boundaries (LSIB), Europe and Asia, 2012. United States. Department of State. Humanitarian Information Unit. (dataset)
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