[OSM-talk] motorvej=motorway=autobahn?

[pgroad]

As a Dane I find it strange to see Denmark mapped using UK (I guess) terms
and distinctions. Is it totally without merit to map an area in local terms?
If it is, I think it will be difficult to convince non-mapoholics to
contribute to the mapping process.

re the word "distinction" above: an example from a different domain: for
some usages we may distinguish between thousands of different kinds of snow
(with words for them) - for other usages we may see only snow or sleet.

Also - when Denmark is completely mapped (should not take too long) and we
are about to put a big label on it  - should the label say "Denmark" or
"Danmark"?
And is "København" just an unfortunate local variant of the correct version,
"Copenhagen"?

Please notice, English is not my primary language - sorry for any incorrect
use.

hej
PGROAD
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