Open Maps for Europe is a new online service that provides free to use maps from more than 40 European countries. The datasets are created using official map, geospatial and land information from official, national sources. The new OME2 project, co-funded by the European Union, builds on its success by developing a production process and high-value, large-scale pan-European prototype.
Open Maps For Europe, which ran until 31 December 2022 , was coordinated by EuroGeographics, the not-for-profit membership association for European National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities (NMCAs), in partnership with the National Geographic Institute (NGI) Belgium.
Users can access the data, created by members of the not-for-profit membership association, through an online interface developed by thinkWhere. The gateway enables uers to discover, view, license and download the open datasets.
The cartography and styling on the Open Maps For Europe interface is based on NGI Belgium cartography.
The project was co-financed by the Connecting Europe Facility of the European Union.
Connecting you to Open Maps for Europe from official national sources
- Providing easy access to free to use harmonised maps for Europe from more than 40 countries - To date, 75% of EuroGeographics data providers have agreed to make their datasets open.
- Realising the benefits of the Open Data Public Sector Information (PSI) Directive by driving innovation, market development and growth to support the digital economy.
- Demonstrating how National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities contribute to the public good through a unique international collaboration.
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