[Geodata] Source for Global Country and State/Province Map Data Needed

[Andrew Turner]

Nathan Gerber wrote:
> Hello, I'm looking for a source (paid or free it doesn't matter) for a 
> global dataset containing the countries and states/provinces of the 
> world. I have an older version (1999) but am in need of more recent 
> (2005+) and better geo-referenced data for some projects I am working 
> on. They would have to be available in a vectorized format (.shp 
> preferred). Any pointers would be appreciated.
> --
> Nathan Gerber
>    
http://finder.geocommons.com/search?query=GADM

and here is a 2002 World boundary file: 
http://finder.geocommons.com/overlays/5603

I'll look to see if we can get a newer version up.



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