Place
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The Place Code system employs a standardized three-letter abbreviation to ensure consistent and accurate identification of specific locations, including cities, towns, and significant landmarks across the globe.
Each code, consisting of three alphabetical letters (e.g., "NYC" for New York City), facilitates uniformity in international data exchanges, geographic information systems, and various applications that necessitate precise location identification.
This system aids in streamlining communication and data processing by providing a concise, universally recognized format for referencing a wide range of geographic entities, thereby enhancing efficiency in global logistics, travel planning, and international commerce.
One Record API uses the IATA three-letter location identifier to identify airports. E.g. Tokyo-Narita International Airport will be identified by NRT
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To avoid confusion, a will be identified by a two-letter code.
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