Tag:boundary=disputed
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| Description |
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| Used on boundaries that are disputed. |
| Group: boundaries |
| Used on these elements |
| Useful combination |
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| See also |
| Status: in use |
| Tools for this tag |
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A
disputed territory is an area that has disagreements over the possession or control of land between two or more political entities. A disputed boundary forms the edge of a disputed territory.
Tagging
| Key + Tag | Description |
|---|---|
boundary= |
main tag |
claimed_by=* |
specify the parties who claim the boundary |
controlled_by=* |
specify the party that actually controls the boundary |
disputed_by=* |
specify the parties who dispute the boundary |
source=* |
source for the shape of the boundary and/or whether it is disputed and whom claims it. |
name=* |
the name of the disputed area |
Examples
Software support
The Shortbread schema indicates whether a boundary feature has this tag. [1]
See also
- Disputed territories - more information and list of disputed territories between UN recognized sovereign states
- Policy on Disputed Territories of the OSM Foundation, as implemented and enforced by its Data Working Group
