Categorization

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Categorization of graticules

I'd like to open some discussion here about a standard for categorization of graticules. If this thing grows a lot, this will be a major issue for navigability.

I'd like to propose that graticules be categorized to their immediate higher geographic category only. I.E. Shreveport, Louisiana would be categorized only to Louisiana. In turn, Louisiana would be categorized only to United States. In turn, United States would only be categorized to North America.

I'd like to note that graticules that cross state/province/country lines should be double categorized, but only on the lowest level of categorization. For example, Victoria, British Columbia should have both Washington and British Columbia category links. - Wmcduff 22:06, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

Similarly, Madrid, Spain would be categorized Europe --> Spain --> Madrid. This will keep the higher level categories cleaner.

There are exceptions of course - such as Russia which sits in both Europe and Asia, but those are dealt with easily enough.

--Sartakh 21:41, 16 June 2008 (UTC)