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List of Advanced users according to languages

2016-09-20T09:58:14Z

Teresa: /* Language Table */

{{Navbox user guide}}

====Short explanation====
''This list is created to show in which languages you can communicate with Advanced users, who are always willing to help you.''

''The language ability is only based on reading and writing, since listening and speaking are not required.''

''If you have difficulties to choose which column is appropriate for the language(s) you speak, you could follow this rough draft:''
*'''Excellent:''' Mother tongue or very good in writing.
*'''Good:''' Understands all but makes here and then mistakes* with writing.
*'''Reasonable:''' Can communicate all subjects sufficiently, despite all mistakes.
*'''Mediocre:''' Understands more or less what is written and can express himself in a simple way.
*'''Elementary''': Understands the basics but can't write, except some words and phrases.

''Accidental typos are not considered as mistakes!!!''

''If you want to add your name but have no experience with editing a wiki like this, you could ask any of the users here mentioned.''

====Language Table====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Language !! Excellent !! Good !! Reasonable !! Mediocre !! Elementary
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| {{#language:af}} ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24876/ DeltaQ] || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek] || ||
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| Albanian ({{#language:sq}}) || || || || ||
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| Amharic ({{#language:am}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/168411/ shoa] || || || ||
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| Arabic ({{#language:ar}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/97539/ Editors], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/355575/ ferassss], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/120916/ sniper80s]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn]
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| Armenian ({{#language:hy}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24026/ Armatura] || || || ||
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| Azeri ({{#language:az}}) || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek] || ||
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| Basque ({{#language:eu}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber]|| || || ||
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| Belarusian ({{#language:be}}) || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
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| Bengali ({{#language:bn}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/172375/ Jashim]|| || || ||
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| Bicolano ({{#language:bcl}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09],
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| Bosnian ({{#language:bs}}) || || || || ||
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| Bulgarian ({{#language:bg}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/93102/ Gaming], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48623/ marketolog], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/197379/ Orlin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/147454/ sashabolgar]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard],
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| Burmese ({{#language:my}}) || || || || ||
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| Cantonese ({{#language:yue}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || ||
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| Catalan ({{#language:ca}}) |||| || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680]
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| Cebuano ({{#language:ceb}}) || || || || ||
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| Chichewa ({{#language:ny}}) || || || || ||
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| Chinese Simpl. ({{#language:zh}})|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew]
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| Corsican ({{#language:co}}) || || || || ||
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| Croatian ({{#language:hr}}) || || || || ||
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| Czeck ({{#language:cs}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680]
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| Danish ({{#language:da}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat]
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| Dutch ({{#language:nl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/147497/ Batavier], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/111697/ dikbrijs], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/182679/ DirkWillemsen], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6143/ lode], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/47280/ pbroomans],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM]
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| {{#language:en}} ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/146291/ aarslan],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76224/ Anonymous1], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18817/ bio2935c], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680] [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2933/ Neum], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/31020/ stcraftie59], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/8473/ sturmovik], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] , [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/390320/ Xantrex], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1218481 CGondim], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/277208/ den_siaopin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/20771/ hakunnin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/16768/ Martin67], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn], [http://wikimapia.org/#show/user/168411/ shoa], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/120916/ sniper80s], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/533713/ Zahid786],
|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/248266/ 19jp87], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/490935/ hsts], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/22291/ mitsver], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/249675/ vikasv], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/164139/ Akela], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron]
||
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| Estonian ({{#language:et}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer] || || || ||
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| Filipino ({{#language:tl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178033 De_dust], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/101346/ ejae2001ph], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan] || ||
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| Finnish ({{#language:fi}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer]
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| French ({{#language:fr}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/16768/ Martin67], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495/ py2fyu] [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]||[http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky],
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| Galician ({{#language:gl}}) || || || || ||
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| Georgian ({{#language:ka}})|| || || || ||
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| German ({{#language:de}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/362243/ carstherz], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495/ py2fyu],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky]
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| Greek ({{#language:el}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/22291/ mitsver]|| || || ||
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| Guarani ({{#language:gn}}) || || || || ||
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| Gujarati ({{#language:gu}}) || || || || ||
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| Haitian ({{#language:ht}}) || || || || ||
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| Hebrew ({{#language:he}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4389/ DmitTrix], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/11513/ gabrielseed] || || || ||
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| Hiligaynon ({{#language:hil}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan]
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| Hindi ({{#language:hi}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe] || || ||
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| Hungarian (Magyar) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari]|| || || ||
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| Icelandic ({{#language:is}}) || || || || ||
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| Ilocano ({{#language:ilo}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/101346/ ejae2001ph], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86]|| || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] ||
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| Indonesian ({{#language:id}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack]|| || || ||
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| Irish ({{#language:ga}}) || || || || ||
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| Italian ({{#language:it}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1991/ baretootsy], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/7480/ delta101], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76766/ dogs], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/88389/ fanto], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18003/ Salli]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo]
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| Japanese ({{#language:ja}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan] || || || ||
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| Javanese ({{#language:jv}}) || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara] || ||
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| Kapampangan ({{#language:pam}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09],
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| Kannada ({{#language:kn}}) || || || || ||
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| Kashmiri (कश्मीरी/كشميري) || || || || ||
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| Kazakh ({{#language:kk}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh]
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| Khmer ({{#language:km}}) || || || || ||
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| Kongo ({{#language:kg}}) || || || || ||
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| Korean ({{#language:ko}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60967/ ideabank] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan]
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| Kurdish ({{#language:ku}}) || || || || ||
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| Kyrgyz ({{#language:ky}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
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| Lao ({{#language:lo}}) || || || || ||
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| Latvian ({{#language:lv}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
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| Lithuanian ({{#language:lt}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3415/ saimhe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/28529/ SestiQ], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/836922/ tauraginis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/660296/ transistor09] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM]
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| Macedonian ({{#language:mk}}) || || || || ||
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| Malagasy ({{#language:mg}}) || || || || ||
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| Malay ({{#language:ms}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/270132/ eldenbridge], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/112683/ gonsuri] || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack]|| || [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
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| Malayalam ({{#language:ml}}) || || || || ||
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| Maranao ({{#language:ma}}) || || || || ||
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| Mandarin (國語/普通話) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || ||
[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan]
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| Marathi ({{#language:mr}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe] || || || ||
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| Mongolian ({{#language:mn}}) || || || || ||
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| Nepali ({{#language:ne}}) || || || || ||
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| Norwegian ({{#language:no}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat] || || ||
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| Oriya ({{#language:or}}) || || || || ||
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| Oromo ({{#language:om}}) || || || || ||
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| Pangasinense ({{#language:pag}}) || || || || ||
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| Pashto ({{#language:ps}}) || || || || ||
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| Persian (Farsi) ({{#language:fa}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
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| Polish ({{#language:pl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/127239/ arcussk], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/80587/ gosc1234], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/20771/ hakunnin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl] || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66]
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| Portuguese ({{#language:pt}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1218481 CGondim], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2216710 Marcel_Loredo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495 py2fyu] [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/88655 JReynaldo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj] || || || ||
[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
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| Punjabi ({{#language:pa}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], || || ||
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| Quechua ({{#language:qu}}) || || || || ||
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| Romanian ({{#language:ro}}) || || || || ||
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| Russian ({{#language:ru}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/150264/ 666Nastya666], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/164139/ Akela], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/143475/ Babuinne], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/217382/ box_911], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/277208/ den_siaopin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/162593/ GeoX], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37571/ Igor_S], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/104946/ infovishera], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/65607/ Kislota], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/174869/ Kornev95], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/77946/ Maxusha], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/836922/ tauraginis]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx]
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| Scottish Gaelic ({{#language:gd}}) || || || || ||
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| Serbian ({{#language:sr}}) || || || || ||
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| Sesotho ({{#language:st}})|| || || || ||
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| Sindhi ({{#language:sd}}) || || || || ||
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| Sinhalese ({{#language:si}}) || || || || ||
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| Slovak ({{#language:sk}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
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| Slovenian ({{#language:sl}}) || || || || ||
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| Somali ({{#language:so}}) || || || || ||
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| Spanish ({{#language:es}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/248266/ 19jp87], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24437/ SuKe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76224/ Anonymous1], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
|-
| Sundanese ({{#language:su}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara]|| || || ||
|-
| Swahili ({{#language:sw}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
|-
| Swedish ({{#language:sv}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18817/ bio2935c] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk] || || ||
|-
| Tamil ({{#language:ta}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/249675/ vikasv]|| || || ||
|-
| Telugu ({{#language:te}})|| || || || ||
|-
| Thai ({{#language:tw}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Turkish ({{#language:tr}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/146291/ aarslan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/68816/ Aytek]|| || || ||
|-
| Twi ({{#language:tw}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Ukrainian ({{#language:uk}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb] , [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867] || [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard].
|-
| Urdu ({{#language:ur}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/533713/ Zahid786]|| || || ||
|-
| Uzbek ({{#language:uz}}) || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]||
|-
| Vietnamese ({{#language:vi}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/490935/ hsts]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/94379/ vutuantv]|| ||
|-
| Waray-Waray ({{#language:war}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan]
|-
| Zulu ({{#language:zu}}) || || || || ||
|}

List of Advanced users according to languages

2016-09-20T09:56:45Z

Teresa: /* Language Table */

{{Navbox user guide}}

====Short explanation====
''This list is created to show in which languages you can communicate with Advanced users, who are always willing to help you.''

''The language ability is only based on reading and writing, since listening and speaking are not required.''

''If you have difficulties to choose which column is appropriate for the language(s) you speak, you could follow this rough draft:''
*'''Excellent:''' Mother tongue or very good in writing.
*'''Good:''' Understands all but makes here and then mistakes* with writing.
*'''Reasonable:''' Can communicate all subjects sufficiently, despite all mistakes.
*'''Mediocre:''' Understands more or less what is written and can express himself in a simple way.
*'''Elementary''': Understands the basics but can't write, except some words and phrases.

''Accidental typos are not considered as mistakes!!!''

''If you want to add your name but have no experience with editing a wiki like this, you could ask any of the users here mentioned.''

====Language Table====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Language !! Excellent !! Good !! Reasonable !! Mediocre !! Elementary
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| {{#language:af}} ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24876/ DeltaQ] || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek] || ||
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| Albanian ({{#language:sq}}) || || || || ||
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| Amharic ({{#language:am}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/168411/ shoa] || || || ||
|-
| Arabic ({{#language:ar}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/97539/ Editors], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/355575/ ferassss], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/120916/ sniper80s]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn]
|-
| Armenian ({{#language:hy}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24026/ Armatura] || || || ||
|-
| Azeri ({{#language:az}}) || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek] || ||
|-
| Basque ({{#language:eu}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber]|| || || ||
|-
| Belarusian ({{#language:be}}) || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
|-
| Bengali ({{#language:bn}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/172375/ Jashim]|| || || ||
|-
| Bicolano ({{#language:bcl}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09],
|-
| Bosnian ({{#language:bs}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Bulgarian ({{#language:bg}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/93102/ Gaming], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48623/ marketolog], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/197379/ Orlin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/147454/ sashabolgar]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard],
|-
| Burmese ({{#language:my}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Cantonese ({{#language:yue}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || ||
|-
| Catalan ({{#language:ca}}) |||| || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680]
|-
| Cebuano ({{#language:ceb}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Chichewa ({{#language:ny}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Chinese Simpl. ({{#language:zh}})|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew]
|-
| Corsican ({{#language:co}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Croatian ({{#language:hr}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Czeck ({{#language:cs}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680]
|-
| Danish ({{#language:da}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat]
|-
| Dutch ({{#language:nl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/147497/ Batavier], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/111697/ dikbrijs], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/182679/ DirkWillemsen], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6143/ lode], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/47280/ pbroomans],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM]
|-
| {{#language:en}} ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/146291/ aarslan],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76224/ Anonymous1], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18817/ bio2935c], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2933/ Neum], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/31020/ stcraftie59], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/8473/ sturmovik], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] , [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/390320/ Xantrex], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1218481 CGondim], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/277208/ den_siaopin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/20771/ hakunnin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/16768/ Martin67], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn], [http://wikimapia.org/#show/user/168411/ shoa], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/120916/ sniper80s], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/533713/ Zahid786],
|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/248266/ 19jp87], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/490935/ hsts], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/22291/ mitsver], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/249675/ vikasv], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/164139/ Akela], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron]
||
|-
| Estonian ({{#language:et}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer] || || || ||
|-
| Filipino ({{#language:tl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178033 De_dust], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/101346/ ejae2001ph], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan] || ||
|-
| Finnish ({{#language:fi}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer]
|-
| French ({{#language:fr}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/16768/ Martin67], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495/ py2fyu] [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]||[http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky],
|-
| Galician ({{#language:gl}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Georgian ({{#language:ka}})|| || || || ||
|-
| German ({{#language:de}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/362243/ carstherz], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495/ py2fyu],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky]
|-
| Greek ({{#language:el}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/22291/ mitsver]|| || || ||
|-
| Guarani ({{#language:gn}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Gujarati ({{#language:gu}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Haitian ({{#language:ht}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Hebrew ({{#language:he}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4389/ DmitTrix], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/11513/ gabrielseed] || || || ||
|-
| Hiligaynon ({{#language:hil}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan]
|-
| Hindi ({{#language:hi}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe] || || ||
|-
| Hungarian (Magyar) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari]|| || || ||
|-
| Icelandic ({{#language:is}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Ilocano ({{#language:ilo}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/101346/ ejae2001ph], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86]|| || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] ||
|-
| Indonesian ({{#language:id}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack]|| || || ||
|-
| Irish ({{#language:ga}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Italian ({{#language:it}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1991/ baretootsy], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/7480/ delta101], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76766/ dogs], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/88389/ fanto], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18003/ Salli]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo]
|-
| Japanese ({{#language:ja}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan] || || || ||
|-
| Javanese ({{#language:jv}}) || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara] || ||
|-
| Kapampangan ({{#language:pam}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09],
|-
| Kannada ({{#language:kn}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Kashmiri (कश्मीरी/كشميري) || || || || ||
|-
| Kazakh ({{#language:kk}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh]
|-
| Khmer ({{#language:km}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Kongo ({{#language:kg}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Korean ({{#language:ko}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60967/ ideabank] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan]
|-
| Kurdish ({{#language:ku}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Kyrgyz ({{#language:ky}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
|-
| Lao ({{#language:lo}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Latvian ({{#language:lv}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
|-
| Lithuanian ({{#language:lt}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3415/ saimhe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/28529/ SestiQ], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/836922/ tauraginis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/660296/ transistor09] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM]
|-
| Macedonian ({{#language:mk}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Malagasy ({{#language:mg}}) || || || || ||
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| Malay ({{#language:ms}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/270132/ eldenbridge], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/112683/ gonsuri] || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack]|| || [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
|-
| Malayalam ({{#language:ml}}) || || || || ||
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| Maranao ({{#language:ma}}) || || || || ||
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| Mandarin (國語/普通話) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || ||
[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan]
|-
| Marathi ({{#language:mr}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe] || || || ||
|-
| Mongolian ({{#language:mn}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Nepali ({{#language:ne}}) || || || || ||
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| Norwegian ({{#language:no}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat] || || ||
|-
| Oriya ({{#language:or}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Oromo ({{#language:om}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Pangasinense ({{#language:pag}}) || || || || ||
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| Pashto ({{#language:ps}}) || || || || ||
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| Persian (Farsi) ({{#language:fa}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
|-
| Polish ({{#language:pl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/127239/ arcussk], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/80587/ gosc1234], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/20771/ hakunnin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl] || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66]
|-
| Portuguese ({{#language:pt}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1218481 CGondim], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2216710 Marcel_Loredo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495 py2fyu] [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/88655 JReynaldo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj] || || || ||
[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
|-
| Punjabi ({{#language:pa}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], || || ||
|-
| Quechua ({{#language:qu}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Romanian ({{#language:ro}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Russian ({{#language:ru}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/150264/ 666Nastya666], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/164139/ Akela], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/143475/ Babuinne], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/217382/ box_911], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/277208/ den_siaopin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/162593/ GeoX], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37571/ Igor_S], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/104946/ infovishera], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/65607/ Kislota], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/174869/ Kornev95], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/77946/ Maxusha], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/836922/ tauraginis]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx]
|-
| Scottish Gaelic ({{#language:gd}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Serbian ({{#language:sr}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Sesotho ({{#language:st}})|| || || || ||
|-
| Sindhi ({{#language:sd}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Sinhalese ({{#language:si}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Slovak ({{#language:sk}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
|-
| Slovenian ({{#language:sl}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Somali ({{#language:so}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Spanish ({{#language:es}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/248266/ 19jp87], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24437/ SuKe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76224/ Anonymous1], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
|-
| Sundanese ({{#language:su}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara]|| || || ||
|-
| Swahili ({{#language:sw}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
|-
| Swedish ({{#language:sv}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18817/ bio2935c] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk] || || ||
|-
| Tamil ({{#language:ta}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/249675/ vikasv]|| || || ||
|-
| Telugu ({{#language:te}})|| || || || ||
|-
| Thai ({{#language:tw}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Turkish ({{#language:tr}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/146291/ aarslan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/68816/ Aytek]|| || || ||
|-
| Twi ({{#language:tw}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Ukrainian ({{#language:uk}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb] , [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867] || [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard].
|-
| Urdu ({{#language:ur}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/533713/ Zahid786]|| || || ||
|-
| Uzbek ({{#language:uz}}) || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]||
|-
| Vietnamese ({{#language:vi}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/490935/ hsts]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/94379/ vutuantv]|| ||
|-
| Waray-Waray ({{#language:war}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan]
|-
| Zulu ({{#language:zu}}) || || || || ||
|}

List of Advanced users according to languages

2016-09-20T09:55:31Z

Teresa: /* Language Table */

{{Navbox user guide}}

====Short explanation====
''This list is created to show in which languages you can communicate with Advanced users, who are always willing to help you.''

''The language ability is only based on reading and writing, since listening and speaking are not required.''

''If you have difficulties to choose which column is appropriate for the language(s) you speak, you could follow this rough draft:''
*'''Excellent:''' Mother tongue or very good in writing.
*'''Good:''' Understands all but makes here and then mistakes* with writing.
*'''Reasonable:''' Can communicate all subjects sufficiently, despite all mistakes.
*'''Mediocre:''' Understands more or less what is written and can express himself in a simple way.
*'''Elementary''': Understands the basics but can't write, except some words and phrases.

''Accidental typos are not considered as mistakes!!!''

''If you want to add your name but have no experience with editing a wiki like this, you could ask any of the users here mentioned.''

====Language Table====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Language !! Excellent !! Good !! Reasonable !! Mediocre !! Elementary
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| {{#language:af}} ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24876/ DeltaQ] || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek] || ||
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| Albanian ({{#language:sq}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Amharic ({{#language:am}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/168411/ shoa] || || || ||
|-
| Arabic ({{#language:ar}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/97539/ Editors], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/355575/ ferassss], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/120916/ sniper80s]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn]
|-
| Armenian ({{#language:hy}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24026/ Armatura] || || || ||
|-
| Azeri ({{#language:az}}) || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek] || ||
|-
| Basque ({{#language:eu}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber]|| || || ||
|-
| Belarusian ({{#language:be}}) || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
|-
| Bengali ({{#language:bn}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/172375/ Jashim]|| || || ||
|-
| Bicolano ({{#language:bcl}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09],
|-
| Bosnian ({{#language:bs}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Bulgarian ({{#language:bg}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/93102/ Gaming], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48623/ marketolog], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/197379/ Orlin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/147454/ sashabolgar]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard],
|-
| Burmese ({{#language:my}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Cantonese ({{#language:yue}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || ||
|-
| Catalan ({{#language:ca}}) |||| || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680]
|-
| Cebuano ({{#language:ceb}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Chichewa ({{#language:ny}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Chinese Simpl. ({{#language:zh}})|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew]
|-
| Corsican ({{#language:co}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Croatian ({{#language:hr}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Czeck ({{#language:cs}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Danish ({{#language:da}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat]
|-
| Dutch ({{#language:nl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/147497/ Batavier], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/111697/ dikbrijs], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/182679/ DirkWillemsen], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6143/ lode], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/47280/ pbroomans],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM]
|-
| {{#language:en}} ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/146291/ aarslan],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76224/ Anonymous1], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18817/ bio2935c], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2933/ Neum], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/31020/ stcraftie59], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/8473/ sturmovik], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] , [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/390320/ Xantrex], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1218481 CGondim], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/277208/ den_siaopin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/20771/ hakunnin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/16768/ Martin67], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn], [http://wikimapia.org/#show/user/168411/ shoa], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/120916/ sniper80s], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/533713/ Zahid786],
|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/248266/ 19jp87], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/490935/ hsts], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/22291/ mitsver], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/249675/ vikasv], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/164139/ Akela], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron]
||
|-
| Estonian ({{#language:et}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer] || || || ||
|-
| Filipino ({{#language:tl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178033 De_dust], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/101346/ ejae2001ph], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan] || ||
|-
| Finnish ({{#language:fi}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer]
|-
| French ({{#language:fr}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/16768/ Martin67], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495/ py2fyu] [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]||[http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky],
|-
| Galician ({{#language:gl}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Georgian ({{#language:ka}})|| || || || ||
|-
| German ({{#language:de}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/362243/ carstherz], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495/ py2fyu],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky]
|-
| Greek ({{#language:el}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/22291/ mitsver]|| || || ||
|-
| Guarani ({{#language:gn}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Gujarati ({{#language:gu}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Haitian ({{#language:ht}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Hebrew ({{#language:he}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4389/ DmitTrix], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/11513/ gabrielseed] || || || ||
|-
| Hiligaynon ({{#language:hil}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan]
|-
| Hindi ({{#language:hi}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe] || || ||
|-
| Hungarian (Magyar) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari]|| || || ||
|-
| Icelandic ({{#language:is}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Ilocano ({{#language:ilo}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/101346/ ejae2001ph], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86]|| || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] ||
|-
| Indonesian ({{#language:id}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack]|| || || ||
|-
| Irish ({{#language:ga}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Italian ({{#language:it}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1991/ baretootsy], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/7480/ delta101], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76766/ dogs], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/88389/ fanto], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18003/ Salli]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo]
|-
| Japanese ({{#language:ja}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan] || || || ||
|-
| Javanese ({{#language:jv}}) || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara] || ||
|-
| Kapampangan ({{#language:pam}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09],
|-
| Kannada ({{#language:kn}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Kashmiri (कश्मीरी/كشميري) || || || || ||
|-
| Kazakh ({{#language:kk}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh]
|-
| Khmer ({{#language:km}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Kongo ({{#language:kg}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Korean ({{#language:ko}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60967/ ideabank] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan]
|-
| Kurdish ({{#language:ku}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Kyrgyz ({{#language:ky}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
|-
| Lao ({{#language:lo}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Latvian ({{#language:lv}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
|-
| Lithuanian ({{#language:lt}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3415/ saimhe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/28529/ SestiQ], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/836922/ tauraginis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/660296/ transistor09] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM]
|-
| Macedonian ({{#language:mk}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Malagasy ({{#language:mg}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Malay ({{#language:ms}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/270132/ eldenbridge], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/112683/ gonsuri] || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack]|| || [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
|-
| Malayalam ({{#language:ml}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Maranao ({{#language:ma}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Mandarin (國語/普通話) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || ||
[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan]
|-
| Marathi ({{#language:mr}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe] || || || ||
|-
| Mongolian ({{#language:mn}}) || || || || ||
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| Nepali ({{#language:ne}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Norwegian ({{#language:no}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat] || || ||
|-
| Oriya ({{#language:or}}) || || || || ||
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| Oromo ({{#language:om}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Pangasinense ({{#language:pag}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Pashto ({{#language:ps}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Persian (Farsi) ({{#language:fa}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
|-
| Polish ({{#language:pl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/127239/ arcussk], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/80587/ gosc1234], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/20771/ hakunnin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl] || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66]
|-
| Portuguese ({{#language:pt}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1218481 CGondim], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2216710 Marcel_Loredo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495 py2fyu] [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/88655 JReynaldo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj] || || || ||
[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
|-
| Punjabi ({{#language:pa}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], || || ||
|-
| Quechua ({{#language:qu}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Romanian ({{#language:ro}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Russian ({{#language:ru}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/150264/ 666Nastya666], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/164139/ Akela], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/143475/ Babuinne], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/217382/ box_911], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/277208/ den_siaopin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/162593/ GeoX], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37571/ Igor_S], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/104946/ infovishera], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/65607/ Kislota], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/174869/ Kornev95], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/77946/ Maxusha], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/836922/ tauraginis]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx]
|-
| Scottish Gaelic ({{#language:gd}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Serbian ({{#language:sr}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Sesotho ({{#language:st}})|| || || || ||
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| Sindhi ({{#language:sd}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Sinhalese ({{#language:si}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Slovak ({{#language:sk}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
|-
| Slovenian ({{#language:sl}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Somali ({{#language:so}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Spanish ({{#language:es}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/248266/ 19jp87], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24437/ SuKe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76224/ Anonymous1], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
|-
| Sundanese ({{#language:su}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara]|| || || ||
|-
| Swahili ({{#language:sw}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
|-
| Swedish ({{#language:sv}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18817/ bio2935c] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk] || || ||
|-
| Tamil ({{#language:ta}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/249675/ vikasv]|| || || ||
|-
| Telugu ({{#language:te}})|| || || || ||
|-
| Thai ({{#language:tw}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Turkish ({{#language:tr}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/146291/ aarslan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/68816/ Aytek]|| || || ||
|-
| Twi ({{#language:tw}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Ukrainian ({{#language:uk}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb] , [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867] || [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard].
|-
| Urdu ({{#language:ur}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/533713/ Zahid786]|| || || ||
|-
| Uzbek ({{#language:uz}}) || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]||
|-
| Vietnamese ({{#language:vi}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/490935/ hsts]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/94379/ vutuantv]|| ||
|-
| Waray-Waray ({{#language:war}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan]
|-
| Zulu ({{#language:zu}}) || || || || ||
|}

List of Advanced users according to languages

2016-09-20T09:54:22Z

Teresa: /* Language Table */

{{Navbox user guide}}

====Short explanation====
''This list is created to show in which languages you can communicate with Advanced users, who are always willing to help you.''

''The language ability is only based on reading and writing, since listening and speaking are not required.''

''If you have difficulties to choose which column is appropriate for the language(s) you speak, you could follow this rough draft:''
*'''Excellent:''' Mother tongue or very good in writing.
*'''Good:''' Understands all but makes here and then mistakes* with writing.
*'''Reasonable:''' Can communicate all subjects sufficiently, despite all mistakes.
*'''Mediocre:''' Understands more or less what is written and can express himself in a simple way.
*'''Elementary''': Understands the basics but can't write, except some words and phrases.

''Accidental typos are not considered as mistakes!!!''

''If you want to add your name but have no experience with editing a wiki like this, you could ask any of the users here mentioned.''

====Language Table====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Language !! Excellent !! Good !! Reasonable !! Mediocre !! Elementary
|-
| {{#language:af}} ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24876/ DeltaQ] || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek] || ||
|-
| Albanian ({{#language:sq}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Amharic ({{#language:am}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/168411/ shoa] || || || ||
|-
| Arabic ({{#language:ar}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/97539/ Editors], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/355575/ ferassss], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/120916/ sniper80s]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn]
|-
| Armenian ({{#language:hy}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24026/ Armatura] || || || ||
|-
| Azeri ({{#language:az}}) || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek] || ||
|-
| Basque ({{#language:eu}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber]|| || || ||
|-
| Belarusian ({{#language:be}}) || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
|-
| Bengali ({{#language:bn}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/172375/ Jashim]|| || || ||
|-
| Bicolano ({{#language:bcl}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09],
|-
| Bosnian ({{#language:bs}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Bulgarian ({{#language:bg}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/93102/ Gaming], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48623/ marketolog], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/197379/ Orlin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/147454/ sashabolgar]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard],
|-
| Burmese ({{#language:my}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Cantonese ({{#language:yue}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || ||
|-
| Catalan ({{#language:ca}}) |||| || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano]
|-
| Cebuano ({{#language:ceb}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Chichewa ({{#language:ny}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Chinese Simpl. ({{#language:zh}})|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew]
|-
| Corsican ({{#language:co}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Croatian ({{#language:hr}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Czeck ({{#language:cs}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Danish ({{#language:da}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat]
|-
| Dutch ({{#language:nl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/147497/ Batavier], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/111697/ dikbrijs], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/182679/ DirkWillemsen], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6143/ lode], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/47280/ pbroomans],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM]
|-
| {{#language:en}} ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/146291/ aarslan],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76224/ Anonymous1], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18817/ bio2935c], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2933/ Neum], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/31020/ stcraftie59], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/8473/ sturmovik], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] , [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/390320/ Xantrex], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1218481 CGondim], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/277208/ den_siaopin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/20771/ hakunnin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/16768/ Martin67], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn], [http://wikimapia.org/#show/user/168411/ shoa], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/120916/ sniper80s], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/533713/ Zahid786],
|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/248266/ 19jp87], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/490935/ hsts], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/22291/ mitsver], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/249675/ vikasv], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/164139/ Akela], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron]
||
|-
| Estonian ({{#language:et}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer] || || || ||
|-
| Filipino ({{#language:tl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178033 De_dust], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/101346/ ejae2001ph], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan] || ||
|-
| Finnish ({{#language:fi}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer]
|-
| French ({{#language:fr}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/16768/ Martin67], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495/ py2fyu] [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]||[http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky],
|-
| Galician ({{#language:gl}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Georgian ({{#language:ka}})|| || || || ||
|-
| German ({{#language:de}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/362243/ carstherz], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495/ py2fyu],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky]
|-
| Greek ({{#language:el}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/22291/ mitsver]|| || || ||
|-
| Guarani ({{#language:gn}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Gujarati ({{#language:gu}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Haitian ({{#language:ht}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Hebrew ({{#language:he}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4389/ DmitTrix], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/11513/ gabrielseed] || || || ||
|-
| Hiligaynon ({{#language:hil}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan]
|-
| Hindi ({{#language:hi}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe] || || ||
|-
| Hungarian (Magyar) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari]|| || || ||
|-
| Icelandic ({{#language:is}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Ilocano ({{#language:ilo}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/101346/ ejae2001ph], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86]|| || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] ||
|-
| Indonesian ({{#language:id}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack]|| || || ||
|-
| Irish ({{#language:ga}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Italian ({{#language:it}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1991/ baretootsy], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/7480/ delta101], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76766/ dogs], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/88389/ fanto], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18003/ Salli]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo]
|-
| Japanese ({{#language:ja}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan] || || || ||
|-
| Javanese ({{#language:jv}}) || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara] || ||
|-
| Kapampangan ({{#language:pam}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09],
|-
| Kannada ({{#language:kn}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Kashmiri (कश्मीरी/كشميري) || || || || ||
|-
| Kazakh ({{#language:kk}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh]
|-
| Khmer ({{#language:km}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Kongo ({{#language:kg}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Korean ({{#language:ko}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60967/ ideabank] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan]
|-
| Kurdish ({{#language:ku}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Kyrgyz ({{#language:ky}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
|-
| Lao ({{#language:lo}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Latvian ({{#language:lv}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
|-
| Lithuanian ({{#language:lt}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3415/ saimhe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/28529/ SestiQ], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/836922/ tauraginis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/660296/ transistor09] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM]
|-
| Macedonian ({{#language:mk}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Malagasy ({{#language:mg}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Malay ({{#language:ms}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/270132/ eldenbridge], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/112683/ gonsuri] || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack]|| || [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
|-
| Malayalam ({{#language:ml}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Maranao ({{#language:ma}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Mandarin (國語/普通話) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || ||
[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan]
|-
| Marathi ({{#language:mr}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe] || || || ||
|-
| Mongolian ({{#language:mn}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Nepali ({{#language:ne}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Norwegian ({{#language:no}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat] || || ||
|-
| Oriya ({{#language:or}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Oromo ({{#language:om}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Pangasinense ({{#language:pag}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Pashto ({{#language:ps}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Persian (Farsi) ({{#language:fa}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
|-
| Polish ({{#language:pl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/127239/ arcussk], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/80587/ gosc1234], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/20771/ hakunnin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl] || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66]
|-
| Portuguese ({{#language:pt}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1218481 CGondim], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2216710 Marcel_Loredo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495 py2fyu] [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/88655 JReynaldo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj] || || || ||
[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
|-
| Punjabi ({{#language:pa}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], || || ||
|-
| Quechua ({{#language:qu}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Romanian ({{#language:ro}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Russian ({{#language:ru}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/150264/ 666Nastya666], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/164139/ Akela], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/143475/ Babuinne], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/217382/ box_911], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/277208/ den_siaopin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/162593/ GeoX], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37571/ Igor_S], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/104946/ infovishera], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/65607/ Kislota], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/174869/ Kornev95], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/77946/ Maxusha], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/836922/ tauraginis]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx]
|-
| Scottish Gaelic ({{#language:gd}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Serbian ({{#language:sr}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Sesotho ({{#language:st}})|| || || || ||
|-
| Sindhi ({{#language:sd}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Sinhalese ({{#language:si}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Slovak ({{#language:sk}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
|-
| Slovenian ({{#language:sl}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Somali ({{#language:so}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Spanish ({{#language:es}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/248266/ 19jp87], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24437/ SuKe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76224/ Anonymous1], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
|-
| Sundanese ({{#language:su}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara]|| || || ||
|-
| Swahili ({{#language:sw}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
|-
| Swedish ({{#language:sv}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18817/ bio2935c] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk] || || ||
|-
| Tamil ({{#language:ta}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/249675/ vikasv]|| || || ||
|-
| Telugu ({{#language:te}})|| || || || ||
|-
| Thai ({{#language:tw}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Turkish ({{#language:tr}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/146291/ aarslan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/68816/ Aytek]|| || || ||
|-
| Twi ({{#language:tw}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Ukrainian ({{#language:uk}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb] , [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867] || [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard].
|-
| Urdu ({{#language:ur}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/533713/ Zahid786]|| || || ||
|-
| Uzbek ({{#language:uz}}) || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]||
|-
| Vietnamese ({{#language:vi}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/490935/ hsts]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/94379/ vutuantv]|| ||
|-
| Waray-Waray ({{#language:war}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan]
|-
| Zulu ({{#language:zu}}) || || || || ||
|}

List of Advanced users according to languages

2016-09-20T09:52:46Z

Teresa: /* Language Table */

{{Navbox user guide}}

====Short explanation====
''This list is created to show in which languages you can communicate with Advanced users, who are always willing to help you.''

''The language ability is only based on reading and writing, since listening and speaking are not required.''

''If you have difficulties to choose which column is appropriate for the language(s) you speak, you could follow this rough draft:''
*'''Excellent:''' Mother tongue or very good in writing.
*'''Good:''' Understands all but makes here and then mistakes* with writing.
*'''Reasonable:''' Can communicate all subjects sufficiently, despite all mistakes.
*'''Mediocre:''' Understands more or less what is written and can express himself in a simple way.
*'''Elementary''': Understands the basics but can't write, except some words and phrases.

''Accidental typos are not considered as mistakes!!!''

''If you want to add your name but have no experience with editing a wiki like this, you could ask any of the users here mentioned.''

====Language Table====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Language !! Excellent !! Good !! Reasonable !! Mediocre !! Elementary
|-
| {{#language:af}} ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24876/ DeltaQ] || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek] || ||
|-
| Albanian ({{#language:sq}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Amharic ({{#language:am}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/168411/ shoa] || || || ||
|-
| Arabic ({{#language:ar}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/97539/ Editors], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/355575/ ferassss], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/120916/ sniper80s]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn]
|-
| Armenian ({{#language:hy}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24026/ Armatura] || || || ||
|-
| Azeri ({{#language:az}}) || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek] || ||
|-
| Basque ({{#language:eu}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber]|| || || ||
|-
| Belarusian ({{#language:be}}) || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
|-
| Bengali ({{#language:bn}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/172375/ Jashim]|| || || ||
|-
| Bicolano ({{#language:bcl}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09],
|-
| Bosnian ({{#language:bs}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Bulgarian ({{#language:bg}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/93102/ Gaming], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48623/ marketolog], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/197379/ Orlin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/147454/ sashabolgar]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard],
|-
| Burmese ({{#language:my}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Cantonese ({{#language:yue}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || ||
|-
| Catalan ({{#language:ca}}) |||| || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano]
|-
| Cebuano ({{#language:ceb}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Chichewa ({{#language:ny}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Chinese Simpl. ({{#language:zh}})|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew]
|-
| Corsican ({{#language:co}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Croatian ({{#language:hr}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Czeck ({{#language:cs}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Danish ({{#language:da}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat]
|-
| Dutch ({{#language:nl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/147497/ Batavier], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/111697/ dikbrijs], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/182679/ DirkWillemsen], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6143/ lode], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/47280/ pbroomans],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM]
|-
| {{#language:en}} ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/146291/ aarslan],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76224/ Anonymous1], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18817/ bio2935c], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2933/ Neum], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/31020/ stcraftie59], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/8473/ sturmovik], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] , [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/390320/ Xantrex], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1218481 CGondim], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/277208/ den_siaopin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/20771/ hakunnin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/16768/ Martin67], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn], [http://wikimapia.org/#show/user/168411/ shoa], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/120916/ sniper80s], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/533713/ Zahid786],
|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/248266/ 19jp87], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/490935/ hsts], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/22291/ mitsver], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/249675/ vikasv], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/164139/ Akela], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron]
||
|-
| Estonian ({{#language:et}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer] || || || ||
|-
| Filipino ({{#language:tl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178033 De_dust], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/101346/ ejae2001ph], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan] || ||
|-
| Finnish ({{#language:fi}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer]
|-
| French ({{#language:fr}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/16768/ Martin67], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495/ py2fyu] [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]||[http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky],
|-
| Galician ({{#language:gl}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Georgian ({{#language:ka}})|| || || || ||
|-
| German ({{#language:de}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/362243/ carstherz], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495/ py2fyu],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky]
|-
| Greek ({{#language:el}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/22291/ mitsver]|| || || ||
|-
| Guarani ({{#language:gn}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Gujarati ({{#language:gu}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Haitian ({{#language:ht}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Hebrew ({{#language:he}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4389/ DmitTrix], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/11513/ gabrielseed] || || || ||
|-
| Hiligaynon ({{#language:hil}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan]
|-
| Hindi ({{#language:hi}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe] || || ||
|-
| Hungarian (Magyar) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari]|| || || ||
|-
| Icelandic ({{#language:is}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Ilocano ({{#language:ilo}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/101346/ ejae2001ph], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86]|| || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] ||
|-
| Indonesian ({{#language:id}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack]|| || || ||
|-
| Irish ({{#language:ga}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Italian ({{#language:it}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1991/ baretootsy], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/7480/ delta101], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76766/ dogs], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/88389/ fanto], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18003/ Salli]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo]
|-
| Japanese ({{#language:ja}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan] || || || ||
|-
| Javanese ({{#language:jv}}) || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara] || ||
|-
| Kapampangan ({{#language:pam}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09],
|-
| Kannada ({{#language:kn}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Kashmiri (कश्मीरी/كشميري) || || || || ||
|-
| Kazakh ({{#language:kk}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh]
|-
| Khmer ({{#language:km}}) || || || || ||
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| Kongo ({{#language:kg}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Korean ({{#language:ko}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60967/ ideabank] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan]
|-
| Kurdish ({{#language:ku}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Kyrgyz ({{#language:ky}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
|-
| Lao ({{#language:lo}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Latvian ({{#language:lv}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
|-
| Lithuanian ({{#language:lt}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3415/ saimhe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/28529/ SestiQ], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/836922/ tauraginis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/660296/ transistor09] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM]
|-
| Macedonian ({{#language:mk}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Malagasy ({{#language:mg}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Malay ({{#language:ms}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/270132/ eldenbridge], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/112683/ gonsuri] || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack]|| || [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
|-
| Malayalam ({{#language:ml}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Maranao ({{#language:ma}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Mandarin (國語/普通話) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || ||
[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan]
|-
| Marathi ({{#language:mr}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe] || || || ||
|-
| Mongolian ({{#language:mn}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Nepali ({{#language:ne}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Norwegian ({{#language:no}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat] || || ||
|-
| Oriya ({{#language:or}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Oromo ({{#language:om}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Pangasinense ({{#language:pag}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Pashto ({{#language:ps}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Persian (Farsi) ({{#language:fa}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
|-
| Polish ({{#language:pl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/127239/ arcussk], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/80587/ gosc1234], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/20771/ hakunnin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl] || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66]
|-
| Portuguese ({{#language:pt}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1218481 CGondim], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2216710 Marcel_Loredo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495 py2fyu] [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/88655 JReynaldo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj] || || || ||
[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
|-
| Punjabi ({{#language:pa}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], || || ||
|-
| Quechua ({{#language:qu}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Romanian ({{#language:ro}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Russian ({{#language:ru}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/150264/ 666Nastya666], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/164139/ Akela], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/143475/ Babuinne], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/217382/ box_911], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/277208/ den_siaopin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/162593/ GeoX], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37571/ Igor_S], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/104946/ infovishera], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/65607/ Kislota], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/174869/ Kornev95], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/77946/ Maxusha], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/836922/ tauraginis]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx]
|-
| Scottish Gaelic ({{#language:gd}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Serbian ({{#language:sr}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Sesotho ({{#language:st}})|| || || || ||
|-
| Sindhi ({{#language:sd}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Sinhalese ({{#language:si}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Slovak ({{#language:sk}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
|-
| Slovenian ({{#language:sl}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Somali ({{#language:so}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Spanish ({{#language:es}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/248266/ 19jp87], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24437/ SuKe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76224/ Anonymous1] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
|-
| Sundanese ({{#language:su}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara]|| || || ||
|-
| Swahili ({{#language:sw}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
|-
| Swedish ({{#language:sv}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18817/ bio2935c] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk] || || ||
|-
| Tamil ({{#language:ta}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/249675/ vikasv]|| || || ||
|-
| Telugu ({{#language:te}})|| || || || ||
|-
| Thai ({{#language:tw}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Turkish ({{#language:tr}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/146291/ aarslan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/68816/ Aytek]|| || || ||
|-
| Twi ({{#language:tw}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Ukrainian ({{#language:uk}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb] , [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867] || [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard].
|-
| Urdu ({{#language:ur}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/533713/ Zahid786]|| || || ||
|-
| Uzbek ({{#language:uz}}) || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]||
|-
| Vietnamese ({{#language:vi}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/490935/ hsts]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/94379/ vutuantv]|| ||
|-
| Waray-Waray ({{#language:war}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan]
|-
| Zulu ({{#language:zu}}) || || || || ||
|}

List of Advanced users according to languages

2016-09-20T09:51:14Z

Teresa: /* Language Table */

{{Navbox user guide}}

====Short explanation====
''This list is created to show in which languages you can communicate with Advanced users, who are always willing to help you.''

''The language ability is only based on reading and writing, since listening and speaking are not required.''

''If you have difficulties to choose which column is appropriate for the language(s) you speak, you could follow this rough draft:''
*'''Excellent:''' Mother tongue or very good in writing.
*'''Good:''' Understands all but makes here and then mistakes* with writing.
*'''Reasonable:''' Can communicate all subjects sufficiently, despite all mistakes.
*'''Mediocre:''' Understands more or less what is written and can express himself in a simple way.
*'''Elementary''': Understands the basics but can't write, except some words and phrases.

''Accidental typos are not considered as mistakes!!!''

''If you want to add your name but have no experience with editing a wiki like this, you could ask any of the users here mentioned.''

====Language Table====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Language !! Excellent !! Good !! Reasonable !! Mediocre !! Elementary
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| {{#language:af}} ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24876/ DeltaQ] || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek] || ||
|-
| Albanian ({{#language:sq}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Amharic ({{#language:am}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/168411/ shoa] || || || ||
|-
| Arabic ({{#language:ar}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/97539/ Editors], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/355575/ ferassss], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/120916/ sniper80s]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn]
|-
| Armenian ({{#language:hy}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24026/ Armatura] || || || ||
|-
| Azeri ({{#language:az}}) || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek] || ||
|-
| Basque ({{#language:eu}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber]|| || || ||
|-
| Belarusian ({{#language:be}}) || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
|-
| Bengali ({{#language:bn}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/172375/ Jashim]|| || || ||
|-
| Bicolano ({{#language:bcl}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09],
|-
| Bosnian ({{#language:bs}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Bulgarian ({{#language:bg}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/93102/ Gaming], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48623/ marketolog], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/197379/ Orlin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/147454/ sashabolgar]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard],
|-
| Burmese ({{#language:my}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Cantonese ({{#language:yue}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || ||
|-
| Catalan ({{#language:ca}}) |||| || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano]
|-
| Cebuano ({{#language:ceb}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Chichewa ({{#language:ny}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Chinese Simpl. ({{#language:zh}})|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew]
|-
| Corsican ({{#language:co}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Croatian ({{#language:hr}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Czeck ({{#language:cs}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Danish ({{#language:da}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat]
|-
| Dutch ({{#language:nl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/147497/ Batavier], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/111697/ dikbrijs], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/182679/ DirkWillemsen], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6143/ lode], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/47280/ pbroomans],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM]
|-
| {{#language:en}} ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/146291/ aarslan],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76224/ Anonymous1], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18817/ bio2935c], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2933/ Neum], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/31020/ stcraftie59], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/8473/ sturmovik], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] , [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/390320/ Xantrex], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1218481 CGondim], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/277208/ den_siaopin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/20771/ hakunnin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/16768/ Martin67], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn], [http://wikimapia.org/#show/user/168411/ shoa], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/120916/ sniper80s], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/533713/ Zahid786],
|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/248266/ 19jp87], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/490935/ hsts], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/22291/ mitsver], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/249675/ vikasv], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/164139/ Akela], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron]
||
|-
| Estonian ({{#language:et}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer] || || || ||
|-
| Filipino ({{#language:tl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178033 De_dust], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/101346/ ejae2001ph], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan] || ||
|-
| Finnish ({{#language:fi}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer]
|-
| French ({{#language:fr}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/16768/ Martin67], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495/ py2fyu] [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]||[http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky],
|-
| Galician ({{#language:gl}}) || || || || ||
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| Georgian ({{#language:ka}})|| || || || ||
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| German ({{#language:de}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/362243/ carstherz], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/572477/ Horology], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/49366/ gato76680] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495/ py2fyu],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky]
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| Greek ({{#language:el}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/22291/ mitsver]|| || || ||
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| Guarani ({{#language:gn}}) || || || || ||
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| Gujarati ({{#language:gu}}) || || || || ||
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| Haitian ({{#language:ht}}) || || || || ||
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| Hebrew ({{#language:he}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4389/ DmitTrix], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/11513/ gabrielseed] || || || ||
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| Hiligaynon ({{#language:hil}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan]
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| Hindi ({{#language:hi}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe] || || ||
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| Hungarian (Magyar) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari]|| || || ||
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| Icelandic ({{#language:is}}) || || || || ||
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| Ilocano ({{#language:ilo}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/101346/ ejae2001ph], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/222113/ JAT86]|| || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38] ||
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| Indonesian ({{#language:id}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack]|| || || ||
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| Irish ({{#language:ga}}) || || || || ||
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| Italian ({{#language:it}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1991/ baretootsy], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/7480/ delta101], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76766/ dogs], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/88389/ fanto], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18003/ Salli]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo]
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| Japanese ({{#language:ja}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan] || || || ||
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| Javanese ({{#language:jv}}) || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara] || ||
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| Kapampangan ({{#language:pam}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09],
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| Kannada ({{#language:kn}}) || || || || ||
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| Kashmiri (कश्मीरी/كشميري) || || || || ||
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| Kazakh ({{#language:kk}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh]
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| Khmer ({{#language:km}}) || || || || ||
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| Kongo ({{#language:kg}}) || || || || ||
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| Korean ({{#language:ko}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60967/ ideabank] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan]
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| Kurdish ({{#language:ku}}) || || || || ||
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| Kyrgyz ({{#language:ky}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
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| Lao ({{#language:lo}}) || || || || ||
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| Latvian ({{#language:lv}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
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| Lithuanian ({{#language:lt}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3415/ saimhe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/28529/ SestiQ], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/836922/ tauraginis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/660296/ transistor09] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM]
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| Macedonian ({{#language:mk}}) || || || || ||
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| Malagasy ({{#language:mg}}) || || || || ||
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| Malay ({{#language:ms}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/270132/ eldenbridge], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/112683/ gonsuri] || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/298269/ mrazidblack]|| || [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
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| Malayalam ({{#language:ml}}) || || || || ||
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| Maranao ({{#language:ma}}) || || || || ||
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| Mandarin (國語/普通話) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || ||
[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan]
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| Marathi ({{#language:mr}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128332/ SalilSBudhe] || || || ||
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| Mongolian ({{#language:mn}}) || || || || ||
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| Nepali ({{#language:ne}}) || || || || ||
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| Norwegian ({{#language:no}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat] || || ||
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| Oriya ({{#language:or}}) || || || || ||
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| Oromo ({{#language:om}}) || || || || ||
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| Pangasinense ({{#language:pag}}) || || || || ||
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| Pashto ({{#language:ps}}) || || || || ||
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| Persian (Farsi) ({{#language:fa}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
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| Polish ({{#language:pl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/127239/ arcussk], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/80587/ gosc1234], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/20771/ hakunnin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/38435/ mohairbear]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl] || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66]
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| Portuguese ({{#language:pt}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/1218481 CGondim], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2216710 Marcel_Loredo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/202495 py2fyu] [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/88655 JReynaldo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj] || || || ||
[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
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| Punjabi ({{#language:pa}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], || || ||
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| Quechua ({{#language:qu}}) || || || || ||
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| Romanian ({{#language:ro}}) || || || || ||
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| Russian ({{#language:ru}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/150264/ 666Nastya666], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/164139/ Akela], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/143475/ Babuinne], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/217382/ box_911], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/185434/ bunifacij], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/277208/ den_siaopin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/162593/ GeoX], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37571/ Igor_S], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/104946/ infovishera], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/71636/ kasp], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/65607/ Kislota], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/130254/ loginovskikh],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/174869/ Kornev95], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/77946/ Maxusha], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/125692/ Carneyfex], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/836922/ tauraginis]|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/269163/ bari] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/157182/ Bloodless], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76601 Flying_Saucer], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3123/ Slowmo] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx]
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| Scottish Gaelic ({{#language:gd}}) || || || || ||
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| Serbian ({{#language:sr}}) || || || || ||
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| Sesotho ({{#language:st}})|| || || || ||
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| Sindhi ({{#language:sd}}) || || || || ||
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| Sinhalese ({{#language:si}}) || || || || ||
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| Slovak ({{#language:sk}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
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| Slovenian ({{#language:sl}}) || || || || ||
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| Somali ({{#language:so}}) || || || || ||
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| Spanish ({{#language:es}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/248266/ 19jp87], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24437/ SuKe], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281182 wgsj], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/76224/ Anonymous1] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/160619/ eamaral], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/267172 taskforce38]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/37082/ RAINGOD], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
|-
| Sundanese ({{#language:su}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara]|| || || ||
|-
| Swahili ({{#language:sw}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]
|-
| Swedish ({{#language:sv}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/18817/ bio2935c] ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk] || || ||
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| Tamil ({{#language:ta}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/249675/ vikasv]|| || || ||
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| Telugu ({{#language:te}})|| || || || ||
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| Thai ({{#language:tw}}) || || || || ||
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| Turkish ({{#language:tr}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/146291/ aarslan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/68816/ Aytek]|| || || ||
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| Twi ({{#language:tw}}) || || || || ||
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| Ukrainian ({{#language:uk}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/281970/ Levshev] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb] , [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867] || [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard].
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| Urdu ({{#language:ur}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/145155/ Jabir99], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/533713/ Zahid786]|| || || ||
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| Uzbek ({{#language:uz}}) || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek]||
|-
| Vietnamese ({{#language:vi}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/490935/ hsts]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/94379/ vutuantv]|| ||
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| Waray-Waray ({{#language:war}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/139094/ alectan]
|-
| Zulu ({{#language:zu}}) || || || || ||
|}

List of Advanced users according to languages

2016-09-20T09:44:38Z

Teresa: /* Language Table */

{{Navbox user guide}}

====Short explanation====
''This list is created to show in which languages you can communicate with Advanced users, who are always willing to help you.''

''The language ability is only based on reading and writing, since listening and speaking are not required.''

''If you have difficulties to choose which column is appropriate for the language(s) you speak, you could follow this rough draft:''
*'''Excellent:''' Mother tongue or very good in writing.
*'''Good:''' Understands all but makes here and then mistakes* with writing.
*'''Reasonable:''' Can communicate all subjects sufficiently, despite all mistakes.
*'''Mediocre:''' Understands more or less what is written and can express himself in a simple way.
*'''Elementary''': Understands the basics but can't write, except some words and phrases.

''Accidental typos are not considered as mistakes!!!''

''If you want to add your name but have no experience with editing a wiki like this, you could ask any of the users here mentioned.''

====Language Table====
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Language !! Excellent !! Good !! Reasonable !! Mediocre !! Elementary
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| {{#language:af}} ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24876/ DeltaQ] || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek] || ||
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| Albanian ({{#language:sq}}) || || || || ||
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| Amharic ({{#language:am}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/168411/ shoa] || || || ||
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| Arabic ({{#language:ar}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288069/ amspost], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/97539/ Editors], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/355575/ ferassss], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/2220/ pkhoury], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/120916/ sniper80s]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/14332/ shbn]
|-
| Armenian ({{#language:hy}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/24026/ Armatura] || || || ||
|-
| Azeri ({{#language:az}}) || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek] || ||
|-
| Basque ({{#language:eu}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber]|| || || ||
|-
| Belarusian ({{#language:be}}) || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/216989/ DENISpl], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/4799/ Memphis]|| || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/60485/ donotdisturb], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6100/ Gleb] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard]
|-
| Bengali ({{#language:bn}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/172375/ Jashim]|| || || ||
|-
| Bicolano ({{#language:bcl}}) || || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/384086/ happygoth09],
|-
| Bosnian ({{#language:bs}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Bulgarian ({{#language:bg}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/93102/ Gaming], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48623/ marketolog], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/197379/ Orlin], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/147454/ sashabolgar]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/121710/ Profcard],
|-
| Burmese ({{#language:my}}) || || || || ||
|-
| Cantonese ({{#language:yue}}) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || ||
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| Catalan ({{#language:ca}}) |||| || || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano]
|-
| Cebuano ({{#language:ceb}}) || || || || ||
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| Chichewa ({{#language:ny}}) || || || || ||
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| Chinese Simpl. ({{#language:zh}})|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/282524/ davechiew]
|-
| Corsican ({{#language:co}}) || || || || ||
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| Croatian ({{#language:hr}}) || || || || ||
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| Czeck ({{#language:cs}}) || || || || ||
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| Danish ({{#language:da}}) || ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/262807/ Norzuk] || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/59955/ BigMagicCat]
|-
| Dutch ({{#language:nl}}) || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/57464/ ArnoutSteenhoek], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/147497/ Batavier], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/111697/ dikbrijs], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/182679/ DirkWillemsen], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/6143/ lode], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178656/ PA3DSS], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/47280/ pbroomans],[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/320377/ Sp00ky] || || || || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/178257/ AinarsM]
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|| [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/248266/ 19jp87], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/15291/ Axaber], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/73536/ eka_subyantara], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/490935/ hsts], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/22291/ mitsver], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/48083/ mmorx], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/128963/ ronaldo66], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/249675/ vikasv], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/219422/ Wikisoriano] || [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/164139/ Akela], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/84189/ akola], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/350424/ IIIeka], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/278588/ morgenstern1703], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/288391/ Sevar7867], [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/372810/ Valaeron]
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| Mandarin (國語/普通話) ||[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/3495/ Teresa]|| || || ||
[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/44017/ fuwuyuan]
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[http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/275100/ ArtemKo], [http://www.wikimapia.org/#show=/user/259802/ Yaropolk]
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Help/FAQ

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Once you have chosen a password, make sure you keep it safe and secret.

===How can I get help using Wikimapia?===
First of all you should read Wikimapia Docs and [http://wikimapia.org/user/tools/guidelines/ Guidelines] carefully. If you still can’t get the answer to your question send a message to an [[Community#Advanced_Users|Advanced User]] or you can also ask for help on the [http://wikimapia.org/forum/index.php forum].

===Who is an admin?===
Admins are the members of the [[Community#Wikimapia_Team| Wikimapia team]].

===How can I get help from admin?===
First, make sure that a moderator or an advanced user (AU) can not help you. Then send admins a message or email on contact@wikimapia.org

=Wikipedia content=

===What are the guidelines for using content from Wikipedia?===
Articles quality on Wikipedia fit Wikimapia demands. So you can certainly use Wikipedia while describing a place or give a link to Wikipedia article.
===Cutting and pasting an entire Wikipedia article into a Wikimapia description box is a great idea, right?===
Giving a link to the article is more than enough, there is no need to repeat things twice.

=Languages (Object Language Pages)=

===How can I add a missing language to a tag?===
[http://wikimapia.org/docs/Adding_places#Language Adding languages] is easy. Simply select 'Menu' > 'Add another language' in a place window, or you can select 'edit info in other language >>' in a place edit window. Choose your desired language from the list and proceed to add information as usual in the chosen language.

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===I found a place described in a language I do not know, but I want to know what was written. What can I do?===
You can try and translate it with Google Translate or any available dictionary.
===Can I add information in my local language in a different language page?===
No. you cannot add languages in a different language page. This restriction applies to wordings added after the proper title. You can only add your language to the corresponding language page by accessing the object's 'Menu' and selecting 'Add another language' in the drop down menu. You may then choose your language from the choices available. You can also access your language page by clicking the two-letter country code (in blue) at the bottom of a tag.
===Someone has added a place in my country and written it in a foreign language. Can I delete it?===
Accurate descriptions in foreign languages are perfectly acceptable as long as they are made in the correct language page. The wilful deletion of tags containing foreign languages is forbidden.
===Do I have to add the local language in a tag even though I have added the information in another language?===
No you do not have to add the local language; the information you add in any language must be correct. However, if you are comfortable with the local language, it is recommended (not compulsory) you provide the information in that language too!
===Someone added a tag in a foreign language in my country but did not add the local language. Is this wrong?===
No, the inclusion of foreign languages and omission of the local language is not wrong as long as the information is correct and submitted in the correct language page. We recommend users include the local language if they are confident, but they are not obliged to do so.
===Can I add the same Wikipedia link to multiple language pages of an object?===
No. You should add the link to the respective language page of the object. Even then it should be confined to the Wikipedia link section in the object's edit window. However, you may include links to secondary Wikipedia articles in the description section.
===When a place is written in several languages, but not mine, how do you determine which one to show me?===
There is a list of most popular languages. If there are several descriptions of one place on different languages the system automatically determines the most popular language among those which are available for that specific place.
===Someone wrote a good description in a place but it's in the wrong language page. What should I do with this?===
You should move the description to the correct language page. You can also translate the good description into your language, if you can.
===Can I remove a place's description in a particular language without deleting the entire place?===
Yes.
===What languages should I translate my place tag into?===
Into whatever you speak from the language list that opens when hover over two-letter country code at the top menu and clicking 'more languages'.
===The place I'm describing has different names in different languages. Which name should I use in my language?===
The proper one for you language. You should find the official name of the place in your language by way of a reputable, fact-based or official source and use it. If a place has an alternative/unofficial name that is commonly used by locals, you can note it in description or in parenthesis/brackets '()' after the official name. If a place does not have an official name at all, you can use its informal name as the main title in your language.

===I can see a number of different strange language codes at the bottom right of the object window, but how can I tell what they are?===
Those codes are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO ISO] abbreviations for languages. If you hover a cursor over them and wait a bit you’ll see the whole language name.
===I have added a description in a new language for an existing place object, why hasn't it appeared in my list of created places?===
Only the initial object creation is counted as a created object statistic. Subsequent contributions will be logged as edit statistics.

=Languages (Interface)=

===I don't understand English. What can I do?===
Wikimapia is a multi-lingual website and supports 101 languages. Though the major discussions are held in English (i.e., on forum), you still can choose your interface language from the list and enjoy Wikimapia.
===How can I see Wikimapia (or mark places) in my own language?===
You need to change the interface language to your language by hovering over two-letter country code at the top menu then clicking 'more languages' and selecting your language.
===Why are some titles and tooltips in a different language?===
This means that there is no translation of these titles or tooltips in your language yet. You can translate them into your language if you like.
===How do I change the interface language?===
To change the interface language to your language, hover over two-letter country code at the top menu, click 'more languages' and select your language.
===How is the default language for my created places determined?===
When open a place tag the system will offer you to see the description on your interface language. If there is no description on your interface language then you'll see the tag on English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian. If there is no description on any of these languages, then you'll see the description on available language.
===I'm using a non-English language interface in Wikimapia, but some words and phrases are in English. What can be done?===
You can translate them.
===Can I find out how many users use a certain language interface?===
There is no stats on such a case.
===When I look at the available languages, my language isn't there. What can be done about this?===
In this case you should contact Wikimapia Team. They will either add your language to the language list, or explain to you why it can't be done.
===How do I change the language on the map layer?===
You can change the language of your interface at the top menu and the map layer language will change automatically.

=Translations=

===How can I help translate the user interface into my language?===
You can go to [http://wikimapia.org/translate/ translation page] and become an editor. Please note, only users with user level 3 and higher (3+) can make translation edits.

===How can I find out the translation status of a certain language?===
You can find it on [http://wikimapia.org/translate/ translation page].

===I'm using a non-English language interface in Wikimapia, but some words and phrases are in English. What can be done?===
You can translate them to the language of your interface.

= Satellite Images =

===Why is the picture of my town/village so bad?===

Because the satellite imagery provided by Google in this area, is bad. We have no impact on it, unfortunately.

===Why can't I zoom in more in a certain area?===
Because the satellite imagery provider has no higher resolution pictures of this area.

===Can you update the map in my location because it is too blurry/low resolution quality?===
No, unfortunately we cannot, as satellite images are provided by Google. This means that we have no idea when Google will update the images. you can monitor the updated images on Google sites, however their help page says that this happens once in "approximately one to three years".
===How can I report an error with Google satellite imagery?===
Click on the 'Report a map error' button in the bottom right of the map, this takes you to Google's error report pages.
===How can we find out where Google has recently changed their images?===
You can try the [http://www.gearthblog.com blog do Google Earth] (English), where there is a link to the updates of recent images.
===When will the satellite images of my area get more detail?===
See previous
===When will the satellite images of my area be brought up to date?===
See previous
===Can I find out which place tags were most recently added?===
You can use Countries watchlist that you may find in 'tools' for these purpose.
===Why have all the place tags in my area shifted 10 meters to the west?===
Sometimes when Google updates its files, they can not line them up precisely with the old pictures. Take satellite photos of a spherical Earth and match these images on a flat map is not as easy as we would like. So sometimes, there are offsets. On such a case there is 'Satellite images updates list' tool (or Map Shift). It allows to fix those shifts of the map.
===What should I do when all the place tags in a certain area have been shifted 10 metres to the west?===
See previous.
=== I found a place where when I zoomed OUT it said "no imagery"?===
this means that the provider has no higher resolution imagery there.

=Place tools=

==Adding places==

===What is a "place object"?===
In WikiMapia, a local object is the word commonly used to refer to a location marked, ie, the rectangle with the title, description, etc.. In English, the word used is "tagged" as short for "place tag." In English, "tag" can also mean the field for the keywords.
===I've heard different names used for a place object e.g. "tag", "place mark, "place" etc. What name should I use?===
It's better to name it just Place or Object.

===How do I add a place?===
Select 'add a place' and a red polygon tool will appear. Draw a [[Tools#Polygons|polygon]], then add other information :
* choose Language carefully.
* Title is the name Wikimapia shows that when we hover over the place. Write something short, but representative.
* Description. For the description, as they say, 2 or 3 lines is already good.
* Links are good, but remember to start with "http://". Links must come to the end of the description, because they are considered secondary sources of information.
* Categories
And click the 'Save'.

* Photo

===Can I add my own house?===
You are allowed to mark a house as long as it has:
*an accurate outline
*a properly assigned category
*a recognizable address. This should be demonstrated by assigning a street name (via the Roads tool) and a building number in the Address section.

It is undesirable to add a personal house if:
#it does not possess interesting details
#you do not recognise the potential repercussions of disclosing personal details

===A ship which is anchored or stationed in a fixed location (prepositioning) has drifted slightly from its original position. Can I still mark it?===
Yes you can provided the ship maintains a fixed position near to the original location. For existing objects, if the map updates to indicate an anchored/prepositioned ship has drifted, you should update the change by redrawing the object's outline.
===Can I mark transmission towers/electricity pylons?===
Yes you can, transmission towers/electricity pylons are valid objects and can be marked. Please give them an accurate outline and the appropriate category.

===Which map provider should I use to mark objects?===

You can use any map source provided they are not incorrect nor illegal.

Since its inception in 2006, Wikimapia has always used Google Maps to plot its data layer as it was the only source available for five years. Presently, Wikimapia regards Google Maps imagery the best source in most cases.

Google Maps' satellite view is the default and the most widely used map view to mark objects in Wikimapia. We highly recommended that you use Google Satellite 'old places' view ('Satellite + old places' in Beta and 'Google satellite' with 'old places' checked in New Wikimapia) to ensure you don't duplicate the addition of an already marked object.

Finally, reality governs over all map sources. For example, if a building is demolished in real life, it should be marked as such even though the map may show it to still exist as a building.

===Which places should I tag?===
* Any non-movable place that exists at this particular moment in time.
** Planes, submarines, circuses and other movable objects may be added if they are still for at least a week.
** Permanently still or stationed ships which are moored or anchored can be marked even if they have drifted from an original position.
* A place must have at the very least a properly constructed outline.
* Settlement place tags such as cities, towns, villages and neighborhoods must have a properly assigned category.
* Historical/disappeared places. These '''must''' have the 'historical layer / disappeared object' category assigned to them.
* Newly constructed buildings, which are not visible on the satellite image. Use a different map provider with the latest images to verify the outline. If the newly constructed place is not visible on any map, try your best to mark the outline accurately.

Remember, reality governs over satellite images and map sources. If you can see and visit a place not visible on a map, you can still mark it.

===Which places should I not tag?===
Please think carefully before adding a place tag, there are certain things that are forbidden. Place tags that meet the following deletion criteria should not be added:

* An outline that does not mark any identifiable place.
* A historical/disappeared place without the 'historical layer / disappeared object' category.
* A planned building or road that has not entered the construction phase.
* Movable objects that are still for less than a week.
* A place tag that marks temporary or intangible events such as battles etc.
* A place tag that is a copy of another place tag.
* A personal/private residence that does not contain an address or useful information.


===What information should I provide in a place tag?===
You should provide any information that you find useful and valuable, if only it does not violate [[About_Wikimapia#Policies |Wikimapia guidelines]].

===What information should I not provide in a place tag?===
You should not provide any information that violates [[About_Wikimapia#Policies |Wikimapia guidelines]].

===How big should my place tag be?===
For the description 2 or 3 lines is already good. If you wrote a short title, then you can provide some more information here. If you are just adding the local Starbucks, then you could consider leaving the description blank ("everyone" knows what is a Starbucks, especially if you add the correct category in the box below the description), but put yourself in place of someone else in the world. and provide them with some information. Do not copy and paste a large section of text from other web pages, but instead, just provide the link. If you're describing an airport, for example, you must not copy and paste the entire Wikipedia article, including all airlines and all the cities that have flights there. Nobody will read it, but it certainly will make things difficult for people to look for Nairobi and find it mentioned in the description of the Amsterdam Airport.

===Can I add roads, railroads, rivers or even ferry routes with the place tool?===
'''No you should not''', you should use the linear tools to draw on the map. This is found under the '''Edit map''' drop down menu list, which is found at the top-left of the screen.
[[File:Edit map .jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Edit map drop down menu list]]

===I found something on the satellite image that I want to know what it is. Should I mark the place, and call it "What is this"?===
No you should not, if you do not know the place then you '''should not''' mark it.

===Should I tag a place that does not show up in the satellite image because it has just been built?===
Yes! Once the image is updated, the site will be there.
===Should we mark places that may be dangerous to visit?===
You can mark dangerous place as any other. You can also caution other users in description that this place is dangerous to visit.

===How do I use the categories section in a place object?===
Click [[User_interface#Categories|here]] for answers.

===I added some place tags 2 days ago, but only registered today. How do I get credit for the other place tags?===
Sorry, but there is no way. And after you add many others, you will not miss those credits.
===My place tag has disappeared!===
''See also: [[editing_places#Undeleting.2FPlace_restoration|Undeleting/Place restoration]]''

It might have been deleted. To see if it has click if so its best to click "Extras" then "Deleted Places" from your "username" menu drop down list. The map will switch to a view showing all deleted places; if your place has been deleted it can be viewed here.
[[File:Map type menu.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Your username > Extras > Deleted places]]

===Can I edit place tags created by other users? Can other users edit my place tags? If so, do I need to inform/ask permission before doing so?===
You can edit and needs no prompting to any user as well as they do not need to ask permission from you. But add good things and not change one point for a comma to stay with his name on the marker.
===How do I edit a description?===
Move your mouse over the desired location, click the left button in the upper left corner hover over the menu and then click Edit this page. After all done click the save button.
===When places change, ie. they move or discontinue business, is it best to indicate that or delete the place tag?===
Please see [[Help/FAQ#If_a_business.2C_shop.2C_store_etc.2C_moves_or_is_shut_down.2C_should_I_delete_the_defunct_place_object.3F |here]]

===I can't see the name of the last editor at the bottom of the place window?===
The name of the last editor can be seen in the history of the tag.

===In Old Wikimapia, why can't I see a user's name at the bottom of the window in some place objects?===
They were made by guests or unregistered user (UU).

===I found several place tags marking the same place. What do I do?===
Ask for the removal of the most most informative site (or recent and leave the oldest), thus respecting the establishment of the previous location.
A tip: put on the map '''Satellite + old places''' (to avoid a site already created is recreated again).

===Tall buildings in a city sometimes seem to be leaning sideways. How should I mark those locations?===
All buildings should be outlined at their base (ground level), regardless of whether their images appear to be leaning. When the images are from directly or nearly directly overhead, the roof edges may be used to approximate the ground level footprint if they have the same dimensions.

Tall buildings and structures like radio towers appear to "lean" because of the way they have been [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerial_Photography photographed] from the air. For further clarification, please read [http://wikimapia.org/docs/Adding/editing_places#Polygons this].

===Can I add places which do not exist any more?===
You can, but only if you:
*know the precise dimensions
*add the historical layer/disappeared place category
If the above requirements are lacking, you should not add non-existent places.

===Is there an easier way to find an area on the map which needs improving?===
To see what area needs improving you can use [[status grid]]. If you are interested in specific map area (ie., cause you are familiar with the area and can improve it better) we recommend you to add a [[Tools#Watchlist |watchlist]], so you can monitor the activity (new places, changes, deletions, etc) and know whether any new place needs to be improved.

===I found some places near the north/south pole! What is going on?===
Most are the result of vandals. Nevertheless, there is no valid markings indicating settlements and scientific stations.

===I don't know what to write in object description. Can I copy the title in description?===
No, because title information should remain in the title section. If you cannot provide a few descriptive words about the object then you may add its informal or unofficial name, if there is one.

===Should I mark tunnels and bridges with the polygon tool or the linear tools?===

Tunnels and bridges should only be marked with the polygon tool. Tunnels and bridges serve as specially constructed passageways for roads, railroads, footpaths, waterways etc. They are independent of linear features and will often have different names.

'''Tips for tunnels'''

#When marking a tunnel which cannot be seen due to its hidden or subterranean nature, be sure to mark it as accurately as you can with the polygon tool.
#Assign the tunnel with the [tunnel] and [invisible] category. The [invisible] category will render the tunnel invisible and is necessary to avoid visual overlapping if it passes under other places.
#The portion or segments of the linear feature which passes through the tunnel should be rendered with a minus or lower elevation level via the properties option.

<gallery caption="Tunnel gallery" widths="300px" heights="200px" perrow="4">
File:Polygon Tunnel.jpg|Invisible polygon visible via hovering cursor
File:Segment Tunnel.jpg|Tunnel segment of linear feature selected for lower elevation
File:Lower Elevation.jpg| Selecting lower elevation
File:Linear Tunnel.jpg|Polygon invisible, linear feature rendered with lower elevation indicated by transparent section
</gallery>

==Semi-Protection==

===The tag info tells me that the place is 'semi-protected'. What does that mean?===
Some tags are often vandalized and needs protection, this can only be done by [[Advanced Users]]. Registered users and unregistered users can not edit tags at all.

===When should I semi-protect an article?===
If a site has been the victim of vandalism, or repeatedly spammed by irrelevant or political inflammatory comments; the best place to ask for protection is this forum [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=164 thread]. Only advanced users can put on protective items (tags).

==Polygons==

===Why can't I add more points to a polygon?===
There are limitations on the total number of polygon dots you can add depending on your user level:

*'''Level 0 users''': 200 dots
*'''Level 1-8 users''': 500 dots
*'''Advanced users''': 2,500 dots

===Why can't I create big polygons and why do I get the message: "Too big polygon"?===
There are limitations on the polygon size you can make depending on your [http://wikimapia.org/docs/Community#User_levels User Level.]

===Can I revert a polygon to the state before it was vandalized?===
Yes you can. You can do this by applying the correct polygon state of a previous revision as current.
===Can I delete a polygon?===
No, this isn't possible. If you think the polygon shape is wrong, you should resize it so that it is correct. If the incorrect polygon has hundreds of dots and you find it too laborious to correct manually, please contact an Advanced User to assist you.
===I don't understand guideline 1.2. "A place must have at least a properly constructed outline"?===
This is a minimum requirement for a place object to be acceptable. A polygon should clearly outline a map object you are marking in the aerial/satellite image. A properly constructed outline means a polygon should never overlap an area that is not part of the object.
A place object should have an accurate outline but it doesn't ''need'' a title or description, although the inclusion of which is preferred for the place object to be useful. If the place object lacks proper details, it is still possible for other users to improve it.
===I tried to add new points to a polygon, but I failed. What is the reason? (150 points limitation)===
Regular users can draw up to 500 dots per polygon. When adding new dots to a polygon you should stick to the same limit, which means that total number of dots (first+added) should not overdraw 500 dots.
===Due to the polygon limit can I add several polygons and use them as "jigsaw pieces" (terrain patches) to construct a larger object?===
No. A polygon should mark an object (named or unnamed) with its own identifiable outline. Using smaller fictitious objects to construct a larger object because of a polygon limitation is not permissible. The practice of "jigsaw piecing" or "terrain patching" does not comply with Wikimapia Guidelines clause 1.2. Furthermore, the deletion of such places becomes necessary as per the deletion clauses 3.1 and 3.2 of the Wikimapia Guidelines.
However, smaller interlocking and tessellating polygons can be marked if they represent recognizable places in their own right.

===I added a polygon for a place but my edit count stayed the same. Why?===
When you add a polygon to a place this reflects in line 'Polygons added to places without a polygon' in profile 'Stats', not in edit count.

===Can I use polygons as arrows or waymarkers to indicate the route or direction of a place?===
No. This is because arrows and waymarkers aren't real places with definable outlines. Polygons should not be manipulated to indicate anything other than the outline of a place.

===How do I rotate a polygon?===
*'''1''': Select menu resize outline.
*'''2''': Right click on a point and select rotate.
*'''3''': Rotate until polygon is in desired position.

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==Comments==

===Am I free to make any comment?===
You are free to add comments as long as they are kept clean (no profane or obscene language), and are not directed at another user in a negative manner.

''Also see: [[editing_places#Comments | Comments]] and [[Comment Guidelines]]''

===How do I delete a bad comment?===
Only [[Advanced Users]] and users who are level 5+ can delete comments. If you find a bad comment you think should be deleted you can report it [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1258 Here].

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===Why are the authors of some comments shown as blue links, but others are just black?===
Guests usernames are black, registered users have blue username links, which direct to their profile pages.

==Photos==

===How do I add photos?===
Open place description, hover over ‘menu’ at the top and click ‘add/manage photos’. Here you can upload new photos and delete old ones. '''Remember''': photos that violate [[About_Wikimapia#Policies| photo policies]] or just do not refer to the place will be deleted.

===How do I know when a photo was taken?===
You can only know who and when uploaded it (it is written below the photo). You may ask a user, who uploaded a photo, when it was taken, but we can not guarantee that he will answer for sure.

===Can I make notes about a photograph?===
No, unfortunately this feature is not available yet. You can only give it a name, when uploading it, and leave a comment with your notes below the photo.

===Which photos should be deleted?===
You should delete those photos that violate [[About_Wikimapia#Policies| photo policies]] or just do not refer to the place.

As you can upload only 7 photos for every object it is also permitted and even encouraged to delete photos of bad quality if only you can replace them with better quality photos.

===How do I delete a bad photo?===
Click on the tag where you have found the bad photo, hover the cursor over '''menu''' at the top and then click on '''add/manage photos'''. In the tab where you see '''Current photos''' hover the cursor over the bad photo, then a '''Delete''' button should appear underneath the photo, click on it and the bad photo will get deleted. It is to be noted, that this is the same place where you can upload a new photo.

===How can I tell which place tags contain photos?===
You can not. But you can filter all places by ‘places '''without''' photos’ category and see which places do not have photos. Therefore all places without red marks contain photos.

===Can I add a video of a place?===
Yes, you can provide a link from youtube.com in place description, it will be shown with a YouTube embedded player and a preview.

===Under what conditions can I use the "free" images from Wikimedia Commons?===
Click [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Licensing here] for answers.

===Can I add photos to linear objects: to streets, rivers, railways?===
Yes.
===If I edit or remove copyright, attribution and watermarks from copyrighted photos, can I still use them?===
Absolutely not! Images where copyright information has been defaced or removed is unlawful. The submission of such images is prohibited.
===Can I use images taken from Google Street View and other similar street view services?===
Images from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Competition_of_Google_Street_View street view services] such as Google Street View, Yandex etc. can only be used if you have satisfied their copyright policies for redistribution and Wikimapia's own policies for [[Photos | hosting ]] such images. Non-compliant images used in Wikimapia should be updated with the necessary attribution details or removed.

==Deletion==

===How do I delete a place?===
Places can be deleted by selecting 'Delete place' under 'Menu' in the object's window. Please be aware that you may only delete a place as per the deletion reasons (under 3. Deleting tags) of the [http://wikimapia.org/user/tools/guidelines/ Guidelines].

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===What actions are acceptable, or even encouraged, when deleting place tags?===
Before deleting an object, read the [[About_Wikimapia#Policies| Wikimapia Policies]] carefully to make sure you are doing everything right. If you have any doubts about deleting a place you can discuss it on the [http://wikimapia.org/forum/index.php forum] or ask an [[ Community#Advanced_Users | Advanced User]] for advice.

===I found some places that should be deleted, but I can't delete them since I am only a regular user (RU). What should I do?===
If you can’t delete an object, it might be under an AU protection. You should contact an AU, explain you reasons and ask for help.

===How long does it take for a "deleted" place to actually disappear entirely?===
After you made a request to delete an object the system will inform you in what time the place will be deleted on the place page. Usually it takes five days (if removed by a regular user) and couple of hours (if removed by an AU). Between deletion request and actual disappearance of the object, a user can cancel the deletion by clicking on ‘cancel’ button.

===How do I know if one of my places has been deleted?===
You can check your Stats tab in your profile window. Your created places which are deleted will be shown via the counter next to <tt>'''Deleted from them:'''</tt>
===Do deleted places still show up on my list of created places?===
Yes. If someone deleted your places they still will be written in ‘Places and streets created’ line (and ‘Deleted from them’ line as well), but they will be marked as deleted and you won’t get experience point for them.

===How many places can I delete per day/week?===
It depends on your user level. On the first user level you can delete three places in one hour only. UL 2 - ten objects in ~16 minutes, UL3 - twenty objects in ~13 minutes, UL4 - thirty in 5 minutes, UL5+ - eighty in 2 minutes, AUs can delete 200 objects in 90 seconds.

===I found two tags which mark the same place, which one should be kept and which one should be deleted?===
Double-check them to see if they are in fact duplicates. Similarities with titles or polygon sizes does not necessarily mean they are duplicates, one tag may mark one part of the place while another may mark a different part of the same place e.g. a building and its external property or two different objects on the same property.

If you have double-checked the duplicates and concluded they are copies marking the same place, then the oldest tag should be kept (edited and improved if necessary) and the newer tag deleted if all other factors are equal. "if all other factors are equal" means evaluating both tags against each other and determining if the balance of their "weight" or "value" is more or less level. Factors to be considered are:

* creation by registered user or "guest"
* duplication circumstances? (was duplication innocent or intentional?)
* polygon existence
* polygon accuracy/complexity
* description quality
* number of photos (and their relevance & quality)
* number of languages added to the titles and descriptions and the "quality" of those descriptions
* inclusion of child objects if tag is a parent building
* number of relevant comments
* use of address
* use of relevant categories
* building checkbox checked if tag is a building
* use of Wikipedia articles

The decision to judge one tag against another one is not straightforward. Always try to assume good faith and use common-sense to assess the circumstances as this often helps to reach the right decision. If you're still unsure, please seek advice by creating a topic in the [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 Correction support forum].

===If a business, shop, store etc, moves or is shut down, should I delete the defunct place object?===
If the building still exists, and it hasn't been demolished, it should '''not''' be deleted. We recommend you update the place object's article by describing its present function. It is essential you update its title, description, address and category to reflect the change.
===Can I undelete a non-compliant place object and re-purpose/convert it into an acceptable one?===
The practice of salvaging a deleted place object and reassigning its identity is forbidden '''if''' the newer object is:
*situated at a different location from the original
*has a completely different function to the original

All objects must be marked with their own outlines and are treated as individual objects. For example, the place object for a jetty (which has rotted away) cannot be converted into a lake or boat house - it must be deleted (unless the jetty is rebuilt). The lake and boat house must be marked separately with their own place object identities.

Recycling obsolete objects and reusing them may seem desirable but ultimately defeats the object of populating Wikimapia's map and database with unique places and overall place count respectively. The exceptions to this rule are:
*an existing place can be re-purposed within one day of its creation if a user has marked it erroneously
*a deleted place whose deletion reason is invalid can be restored and edited to reflect its current status

The wilful and persistent act of undeleting place objects and recycling them into compliant objects is forbidden. In addition, the premeditated act of abusing the aforementioned exceptions is also forbidden.

===In China many place tags are marked ?????(cn). Should I delete them?===
No, you should not delete them. Seeing such symbols simply means that your computer does not support Chinese symbols.

===Why do deleted objects still show up in Google search results?===
Objects put up for deletion will be removed after a specified time. However, Google will continue to display the deleted/outdated information until they update their own search results to show the latest web pages. This is because Google takes 'snapshots' of web pages it examines and caches (stores) that version as a back-up. The cached version is what Google uses to judge if a page is a good match for your query. Unfortunately, these stored pages may be outdated until they are updated. You can either be patient until Google removes the outdated data or you can contact them [http://support.google.com/websearch/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=164734&ctx=cb&src=cb&cbid=-1lfw27a3ux1tz here].



=Linear Tools=

===Can I add extinct or proposed linear works?===
No. You can only add linear features which exist in reality and (in the case of transport linear features) must be functional as a complete thoroughfare or route for pedestrian and/or vehicular conveyance.

===Can I mark tunnels and bridges with the linear tools?===
No. See [http://wikimapia.org/docs/Help/FAQ#Should_I_mark_tunnels_and_bridges_with_the_polygon_tool_or_the_linear_tools.3F this]

==Roads==

===I cannot add roads===
If you are a new user, it is most likely a temporary limitation has been placed on your ability to use the "Road" tool because your experience level is too low. To increase your experience level, you must first add places to the map with the "Add place" tool or edit previously created objects. Please make sure the places you add are accurate and proper. Once you have gained enough experience with the "Add place" tool, you will be allowed to use the "Road" tool.
The restriction is necessary because the "Road" tool has specialized features that new/inexperienced users find difficult to use properly. Adding roads requires skill and so it is only available to experienced users who are familiar with the use of other tools. Click [[Community#User_levels| here]] for more on experience levels.
If you have suddenly lost the ability to add roads then you will need to create a report topic in the forum [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=4 here] and a bug report [http://wikimapia.org/special_pages/user_reports/?action=list&type=0 here].

===Should I add multiple road segments to mark individual lanes in a road?===
Only if a physical divider is present between those lanes. Otherwise use segment options to set lanes number.

===Can I mark parking lots, airport taxiways and runways with the road tool?===
No you should not, the road tool is specifically designed to mark road types.

===What road type should I use to mark a road?===
Depending on the type of the road (dirt road, courtyard road, street/low traffic, road/high traffic, highway).

===Am I allowed to enter the zip/post code in the title field along with the road name?===
You should really not, however you may include the zip/post codes in the description field.

==Railroads==
This tool allow you to map the railway segments onto the map page. To have more information about the use of this tool, please see [[Tools#Railroads|Railroads]] section

==Rivers==
===Can I add a polygon for a river whose sides are too complex for the riverside feature?===
No. You cannot add polygons for a river since the river tool is designed for this purpose and only it should be used for linear water bodies. Instead, the riverside feature should be shaped accurately as possible to cover the expanse of the complex river.

The only instance where you may add a polygon is for intersections (confluences) or the point where a river drains into a larger water body such as a lake. Be sure to use the correct category(s) for water bodies marked with a polygon.
===Can I add multiple river lines for one river?===
No. You can only add one river line per river. The only instance where you can use more than one river line is if you are marking an intersection or confluence from an existing river line.

==Ferry==

===Can I use the ferry tool to mark rivers and vice versa?===
'''No'''. This tool is only for the mapping of genuine ferry routes. To map river you must use the river tool.
==Edit Summary==

===What is the edit summary section I can see in the edit window of all tags?===

See [http://wikimapia.org/docs/Tools#Edit_Summary here].

===Can I make a comment which has nothing to do with an edit?===

No. You can only make edit summaries.

=Interface=

==Wikimapia Screen==

===How do I use all those things on the Wikimapia screen?===
Click [[User_interface#About_the_Wikimapia_Main_Screen| here]] for answers.

===When I look at place's description page, there is a line near the top that says, for example, "World/xxxxx/yyyyy/zzzzz". What is this telling me?===

This is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breadcrumb_%28navigation%29 breadcrumb] line or "world string". It shows a list of places according to their administrative levels. '''Please be aware''' this list may '''not''' show the native administrative levels of the place object, so it should only be referred to as an approximation of places near to the place object. Errors cannot be corrected.

[[File:Breadcrumb line.png|center|thumb|The breadcrumb line may '''not''' be accurate|550px]]

===The breadcrumb navigation is wrong/not showing the correct place name?===
See above.

===What is 'Hotel booking' in the menu under my username?===
‘Hotel booking’ is a useful tool for tourists. If you are planning to visit any specific place in short time, you can find it on the map and click on ‘Hotel booking’ under your username. Afterwards you will see all hotels marked with special icons. This allows you to choose and book a hotel depending on its geographical position. Click on any hotel and see its page on booking.com.

===What is Distance Measure and what can I do with it?===
It is a tool which allows to measure the distance between two points. To do this you need to mark on the map both points or a detailed route from one point to another and the system will calculate its length. Afterwards you may send the link of what you see on the map to your friend by sending URL of the page on the top of your browser.

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===What are those buttons underneath the menu bar?===
Those are [[Tools#Adding_place| Add place]], Distance measure (see previous) and [[User_interface#Zoom_Control.2F_Zoom_Levels| Zoom]].

===What are all those options under the 'Map type' menu?===
Those are different map types that you can choose depending on what you are searching for.

===What are all those options under the 'Categories' menu?===
Those are categories that system offers you on default. If you are searching for a category that is not in the list, you need to type it in ‘Search categories’ bar or find it in ‘Categories hierarchy’ in tools.

===Why is the tooltip (when I hover over a place) not always the same as its title?===
Actually, they should be the same. If they are not, please, [http://wikimapia.org/user/tools/user_reports/ report] about it.

===What do the red dots under the names of places mean?===
Red dot under an object name means that the object is a city.

===What are the icons in some places and what do they mean?===
These are category icons, they are shown even if you do not using category filter. If you want to know their meaning open ‘Rendering of categories’ in ‘tools’ section.

==User Profile/Account==

===Why should I register?===
While you are an unregistered user of Wikimapia you can use a limited amount of tools and options only. Since you are registered you can gain experience points, advance your user level and get access to new tools. Besides, only registered users can post on forum.

===Do you have any advice for new members?===
Yes, you can read them [[Quick_start#Advice_for_new_users| here]].

===It says in my profile that I created 106 places. But I can only count 82. What happened to the other places I've created?===
Apparently they were deleted, so you can find them in ‘Deleted from them’ line.

===Can I see how many places I have deleted?===
In stats section in your profile you can see the list of all your actions including ‘Places requested to be deleted’ and ‘Place deletion requests cancelled’.

===How do I mark my own location? Why should I?===
To mark your location find ‘Choose your location’ at the top of your profile page. Then choose your location by positioning the map and placing the marker. Location may be approximate for privacy. Your location will be visible to other users, so they could figure out where are you from.

===How do I delete a message someone sent me?===
Unfortunately you cannot delete a message, it will stay permanently in your inbox.

===Is there any way I can change my user name? I hate this one!===
This is not an easy task. You really should have thought of this before registering! If you really have a good reason, you must send an e-mail administrators in WikiMapia@gmail.com. They may be able to help you. Otherwise, you have two options: 1) Learn to live with it, or 2) abandon the account and start a new, re-registering.
===Someone has stolen my Wikimapia account and password. What can I do?===
Send e-mail to administrators in WikiMapia@gmail.com. Ask to have your password reset. Remember that the thief may have changed your e-mail, so be prepared to give evidence that you really are the original owner of the account. And be ready to apologize for who the thief might have offended
===I don't want to be part of Wikimapia any more. How do I delete my account?===
Unfortunately you cannot delete your account, alternatively you may want to change your password to something you will not be able to remember easily or you can stop visiting Wikimapia altogether which is even more easier.

==Place Search==

===How do I search for something?===
Type the name of the place you're looking for in the search box in the Wikimapia Menu Bar at the top of your screen, and press the <tt>'''Search'''</tt> button. A list results matching your query shall be returned in the sidebar. You can also tailor your searches by location or coordinates by choosing the respective tabs underneath the search box in the sidebar.
===How can I use Wikimapia to search for hotels on my travels?===
There are three ways to search for hotels:
*Type the name of a hotel or simply type "hotel" in the search box and click the button with the search icon
*Type "hotel" in the category search box and select "hotel" in the dropdown suggestion list
*Under your username, select "Extras" and then "Hotel booking"

==Categories==

===What are Categories?===
Category filter is a tool that allows you to search for places of one type (ie. bars, hospitals, etc) by their category.

===How do I search for something?===
You just need to hover over ‘Categories’ on the top menu and either choose the category you are looking for (if its shown) or search it in ‘Search categories’ bar. Then you’ll see that all the places on the map that fit your category will we have red marks. To quit a category search click ‘cancel’ on the bottom of the map.

===How can I find, for example, theaters in one city?===
See previous
===What categories should I use if the place object's function changes?===
Always use the category which best describes the primary function of the place object. For example, where the following occurs:

* A house is bought by a banking company and turned into a bank
* A shop moves into an air raid shelter
* An old mansion is converted into a museum

You would do the following:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Previous place object function !! New place object function !! Previous category (to be removed)!! New category
|-
| <center>House</center> || <center>Bank</center> || <center>[house]</center> || <center>[bank]</center>
|-
| <center>Air raid shelter</center> || <center>Shop</center> || <center>[air raid shelter]</center> || <center>[shop / store]</center>
|-
| <center>Old mansion</center> || <center>Museum</center> || <center>[manor / mansion / villa]</center> || <center>[museum]</center>
|}

===Can I use a special category to alter a place object visually?===
See [http://wikimapia.org/docs/User_interface#Important_notes here].

= User Tools =

==Watchlists==

===How do I create a watchlist?===
To create a watchlist go to [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/tools/ Tools] click on watchlist then click add, outline the area you wish to watch, enter a name and click save. You can navigate back to see your watchlist's this way.

===Is there a limit to the number of watchlist's I can create?===
No, there is not limit to the number of watchlist's you can create.

=Community=

==Forum==

===When can I join in the forum discussions?===
As soon as you are registered.
===Why am I not able to post into the forum?===
Every regular user can post into the forum. If you can not then you are either an unregistered user or you were banned on forum for [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=7521 guidelines of Wikimapia forum] violation.

===Should I ask a question anywhere in the forum, or should I start a new topic? ===
If there is already a topic that refers to your question, you can post your question there. You should start a new thread only if there is no topic alike. Remember: Off-topic posts may be deleted by moderators.
===How can I make sure that someone sees my posting in the forum? (should I post it in all sections?) ===
There is no way to '''guarantee''' that someone will certainly see your posting, but new postings usually appear on the top of the forum page, so users '''might''' see them.
===I posted a message in the forum, but I have changed my mind. Can/should I delete it? ===
You can delete your message only during a short period of time after posting. In other situation you can not delete your messages, only [[Community#Forum_moderators| forum moderators]] have such power. So you can contact one of them and explain the reason why your message needs to be deleted.

===I added a photo to my profile, but my forum posting still shows "no foto"? ===
Wait for a while. It may take some time.
===I remember seeing something discussed in the forum last week, but now I can't find it. Is it possible to find it again? ===
On such a case there is a search bar at the top right corner of the forum page.

===Why do forum messages always run off the right side of my screen?===
The forum is designed for a screen resolution of 1024x768 or higher. If yours is set to less than this, the forum display will be wider than your screen.

===How can I make a text bold, italicize or underline it?===
You will have to use square brackets [][/]

*for bold: [b]text[/b]
*to italicize: [i]text[/i]
*to underline: [u]text[/u]

===How to embed images?===
to embed image: [img]url goes here[/img]

==Other Users==

===How do I find out where another user lives===
If a user marked his\her location you may figure out where is he\she from. Otherwise, you need to ask directly to the user, but be ready for a disappointment, since many users prefer to keep your privacy.

===How can I contact another user?===
Find it (a) in the forum or on a map of users, or the link somewhere that he (a) has described or discussed. Click on your username. This will open the user profile that you want to contact. Click "send message to this user", type your message in the text box and click the "send message". The message you sent is shown above a new text box empty. That's it: do not click the button "send message" again. If you have already sent a message to this user, you name it (a) will be on your list of contacts: open your profile, click on "Messages", find the desired user name and proceed from there.
===How do I contact a user if I only know his username?===
You can find him/her by rank. Find 'Users rank' in a 'tools' section in your profile. In the window that opens, there is a search field 'Search username'. Enter the user name and click 'search'. Note that the name must exactly match the user (no matter, however, if the letters are uppercase or lowercase). If you have trouble finding it, you can ask for help from other users in the forum. Maybe some of us may find the desired user.

===How can I find out the email address linked to a user account?===
You can not. This information is private. You will not find any e-mail here. The only way is to ask the user, by sending him a message.
===I have a disagreement with another user. What should I do?===
Bring the items to the forum. We will mediate the "ceasefire" between you and another user.
===Someone keeps editing my places!===
If you have a dispute, please notify the fellow user and moderators in the [http://wikimapia.org/forum/index.php Wikimapia Forum]. They'll try to resolve issues, but only if parties are willing to discuss their sides of the issue accurate and fairly.

===What is a sockpuppet?===
English Wikipedia page says: "sockpuppet is an online identity used in order to deceive the other members of a virtual community. In its initial use, a "sockpuppet" was a false identity through which a member of a community on the Internet manifests itself while pretending that it does not, as does a puppeteer manipulating a puppet. In WikiMapia, a "sockpuppet" is someone who has a second account.

===Is it acceptable to have a sockpuppet?===
For most users, no. However, there are users who have higher levels "sockpuppets" for experiments. They are useful in this regard.

==User Levels==

===What is the difference between user levels?===
The higher user level you are the more tools and options are available for you.

===What are the advantages & responsibilities of being an advanced user?===
Receiving Advanced User Status will grant you access to following tools and privileges:
#Ban tool
#Protection
#Deletion/restoration of comments
#Faster object deletion
#Up to 2.500 points per polygon
#The ability to vote on AU's promotion

Being an Advanced User means you need to look after the map. For example, coordinate and encourage users, help new users, arrange debates, keep track of changes on the map, i. e. editing or deleting objects and comments, set temporary protection on objects in case of edit wars.

===How do I become an advanced user?===

Any user with level 5 or + may become advanced users and his/her candidacy (it will be offered automatically) will be put to vote. If current Advanced Users decide that a person has demonstrated him/herself as a competent editor and can help Wikimapia by taking additional responsibilities and powers he/she will be invited in Advanced Users group.

===Will a high rank qualify me to become an advanced user?===
A high rank itself can not make you an advanced user. Though the more you contribute to Wikimapia the higher is you rank, so the closer the moment that you may be offered to become an advanced user..
===How many places do I have to mark to become an advanced user?===
All these questions have the same answer: There is no magic number you need to achieve because the promotion AU is a manual process done by administrators, and this is not automatic, regardless of what numbers you have.

===How many good votes do I need to become an advanced user?===
See previous
===How long should one be a regular user to become an advanced user?===
See previous
===Why is my account marked as limited/banned?===
If you were banned you’ll get a notification message, that explains the reasons and proofs of your ban. In addition, you’ll see a red window on the right of your profile page that notifies you about the reasons and details of limitation.

===How can I tell what user level a user is?===
In profile of every user there is a number of his user level.

===Can a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sockpuppet_%28Internet%29 sockpuppet] (clone) account apply for AU status?===
No, it cannot. Only a personal account (one account per individual) can apply for AU status if it is eligible for application. This is not applicable to separate accounts belonging to different individuals who live in the same household or use the same IP address.

===Can advanced user test accounts apply for AU status?===
It is strictly forbidden for Advanced user duplicate accounts (openly declared for test purposes) to apply for promotion.

==Vandalism==

===What is vandalism?===
Deliberate actions aimed to corrupt information.
Vandalism can take many forms. For example: removing correct, useful information from place tags, or adding false or offensive information. Deleting correct and useful tags, moving tags away from their correct locations, adding offensive photos, adding/re-shaping polygons so that they depict nonsensical/obscene shapes and replacing a place tag's description with one in a different language (instead of adding the new language), '''deliberately''' creating duplicate place tags, all constitute vandalism. Disrupting the forum is also considered vandalism.

===My place tag has been vandalised. What should I do?===

Post a message with the details in the section [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=f802b804ce555a2827b8ac22ae804645 User behaviour and vandalism] Forum WikiMapia. We're here to help.

===How can I revert the tag to the state before it was vandalised?===
Find ‘History’ in ’menu’ in place tag, find the revision that you think is a vandalism and click ‘Undo this revision’.

===How do restore a vandalized description to what it used to be?===
See previous

===Is is possible to protect articles that are vandalized often?===

Yes. Advanced User can "semiprotect" a place. If you want a place to be semi-protected, then send a request in the section [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=f802b804ce555a2827b8ac22ae804645 Correction support] forum.

==Banning==

===What is a ban?===
A limitation caused by disregarding, violation or misinterpretation of the rules.

===If I am banned and believe that I do not deserve it, What can I do?===
Restrictions and banning are applicable to users who infringe Wikimapia's policies. Read [[About_Wikimapia#Policies| the policies]] and make sure that you didn't violate any of them. If not, contact an AU and explain your reasons. AUs have the power to ban and unblock users, so he/she might help you.

===How can I report a bad user so that he/she is banned quickly?===
You should contact an AU and explain your reasons. AUs have the power to ban users, so he/she might help you.

==Voting==

===Why should I vote for a user?===
You should vote for a user if you want to provide a positive feedback about his/her contributions to Wikimapia, to encourage a user.
===How do I vote for a user?===
If you have 2+ user level you can vote for other users. Click on a user profile page, click on ‘votes about user’ and you’ll see a green voting form above a list of users who have already voted for a user.

===When can I start to vote for people?===
As soon as you are 2+ level
===Is there a reason I can't vote for users?===
No, there is no such a reason. You can freely vote for a user if you want.
===Is it proper to ask for votes?===
No. Voting for someone means you want to provide a positive feedback about users contributions to Wikimapia. So asking for votes is poor behavior.
===How can I get more votes?===
The more valuable places and useful information you add the more people would like to vote for you
===Someone gave me a good vote. Should I do the same for her/him?===
If you find that user deserving a good vote for his efforts on Wikimapia. If not - do not vote for a user only just to thank him for his good vote for u.
===How do I remove an unwanted vote?===
You may delete an unwanted vote if open the list of users, who voted for you, in your profile.

===Someone said I voted too frequently. Is there a limit?===
No there is no such a limit. However it is considered bad etiquette to give votes to others just to receive more yourself, only vote for user if you feel they do good work.

===Should I give a good vote to a user who is No.1 in the ranking system?===
No this is not necessary. The ranking system calculates a user's rank based on the quantity of his/her contributions. The ranking system does not calculate quality and therefore it is undesirable and illogical to give votes based on the assumption 'quantity equals quality' because it is impossible to determine quality without meticulous scrutiny. You may use your votes freely, but be aware that voting without due consideration or simply abusing the voting system shall affect your reputation and credibility.

Tip: Always judge the merits of a user's work, not the frequency.

=Error Messages=

==="You have reached the limit for this action. You need to wait for seconds"===

[[File:Error_Message_Type_1_Final.png]]

There is a limit on similar actions that a user can do within a certain period of time (i.e. a newly registered user can only delete three places in an hour). Please consult [[Community#User_levels| User Levels]] for more information.

[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=1 Error Message Page]

==="You can not use this feature because you are banned (see details)"===

[[File:Error Message Type 2.png]]

This message means that you have been banned and are restricted from performing or accessing the selected feature.

[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=2 Error Message Page]

==="To use this function please login or create an account===

[[File:Error Message Type 3.png]]

You must create a Wikimapia account or login to your existing account to use the selected function.

[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=3 Error Message Page]

==="Your experience level is too low to use this function"===

[[File:Error Message Type 4.png]]

Your experience level is too low to use the selected function. Please consult [[Community#User_levels| User Levels]] for more information.

[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=4 Error Message Page]

==="You are not allowed to use this function"===

[[File:Error Message Type 5.png]]

You are not allowed to use the selected function. This could be due to various reasons such as your user level, account status or the required special role. Please consult [[Community#User_levels| User Levels]] for more information.

[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=5 Error Message Page]

==="To use this function please activate your account. Check your mailbox for activation e-mail. If you didn't receive activation message, please check that your email is correct and request another activation message from your profile settings."===

[[File:Error Message Type 6.png]]

To use the selected function you must activate your Wikimapia account (this is required for most Wikimapia functions). Check your mailbox for activation e-mail. If you didn't receive activation message, please check that your email is correct and request another activation message from your profile settings

[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=6 Error Message Page]

==="Sorry, this object is temporary protected in response to an ongoing high risk of vandalism."===

[[File:Error Message Type 7.png]]

The object that you are trying to edit has been temporarily protected by an Advanced User. Please see [[Tools#Protection| Protection]] for more information.

[http://wikimapia.org/user/denied?type=7 Error Message Page]

==="Too big/long polygon"===
There are limitations on the total number of polygon dots you can add depending on your user level:

*'''Level 0 users''': 200 dots, ~31.64 km²
*'''Level 1-8 users''': 500 dots, ~244.14 km²
*'''Advanced users''': 2,500 dots, ~996,006 km²

==="You must remove the child objects before deleting the object"===
This message means you can not delete an object as there are child objects that refer to it. You need to delete them first.

==="Wikimapia has just updated! Please reload the page or press shift + ctrl R in order to apply fixes and enjoy new features"===

This message means that Admins have just made some changes in Wikimapia, so you need to reload the page to see the updated version of Wikimapia.

==="External link. You are about to leave Wikimapia.org and visit ''(Website Name)''. This link was added by users and Wikimapia takes no responsibility for any of its contents."===

[[File:External Link Page.png]]

[http://wikimapia.org/external_link?url= Error Message Page]

=External=

===Can I see Wikimapia places on Google Earth?===
Yes. You can download Wikimapia layer on Google Earth.

===Can I place part of the map on my own web page?===

Yes! Find the screen you want to place on your page. Place your mouse over "WikiMapia" in the upper left corner and select "Map on your page" A popup window will appear with the corners of a rectangle. Just push the corners of the rectangle to resize the box and then copy the html code that is shown and paste it into your page.

===Can I use Wikimapia with a GPS device?===
No, unfortunately this feature is not available yet.

===What browser do you recommend to use with Wikimapia?===

Any modern one, Google Chrome, Firefox 3.6+, IE9+, Opera, Safari.

===How do I make a jpeg or bmp shot of specific part of the map?===
First, check the licence of satellite photos provider, then capture the screen and transfer the picture into whatever format you need.

===I want to send a Wikimapia page to a friend. How do I do that?===
If you want to send a link to a specific area of Wikimapia map use URL of the page on the top of your browser.
===I clicked a Wikimapia link that someone gave me. Why am I seeing all place descriptions in Spanish now?===

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Linear features

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{{Languages|Linear features}}

Linear feature is a geographic feature that can be represented by a line or set of lines. For example, rivers, roads, railway lines or ferry routes.

Each set of the linear feature will have it's own unique tool to assist you to map each set of linear lines of your choice.

=Roads=

'''Roads''' is a feature whereby you can define roads and routes in Wikimapia just like marking places. However, unlike marking places which are done by adding polygons, you add roads by adding points. Successive points which have been pinned on the map are joined (automatically as you go on marking them) by segments.

You can then select a set of successive road segments marking a road, and give the road a name. The Roads feature should only be used for thoroughfares facilitating road vehicle conveyances and animal-drawn carriages. Please see the [[Tools#Linear_features|Linear features]] section. You can also mark different types of roads from dirt roads to highways

== Starting a road ==

Firstly zoom into the map, so that you are at zoom level 13 or more. You can check your browser address bar for "z=13" (or "z=14" or "z=15" or ... "z=20"), this indicates your zoom level. Note, however, that even though Wikimapia will allow you to draw roads at zoom 13, this is not a good idea, you need to zoom in more, much more! From the Wikimapia-BETA "Edit map" menu, select 'Road' mode. Click first where you want to start marking your road, and then choose "Start new" option. You will be prompted to choose the kind of road you want to make: "Dirt road," "Courtyard road," "Street, low traffic," "Road, high traffic," or "Highway" (as described in 'Properties' below). Select one of these options, and a bright blue road segment will appear that will follow your mouse cursor.

Every next click that you do will place an additional point and a road segment will be created between your current point and your previous point. Once done with marking the road, click on "Save" in the bottom centre of your screen. Clicking on "Cancel" will erase all your work since your last save.

If you need to start a road from another road already marked, you can click on the location where you want to start your new road. If there is already a road "point" at this location you will have the option "Start new road" and then you can follow the above instructions. If there is no existing road point where you want to start your new road, you should click on the segment of the existing road and choose the "Insert point" option. Then you can continue as above.

== Making your road accurate ==

How can you tell if your road drawing is accurate enough? Zoom in to the highest zoom level available. If your drawn road is shown always on top of the roadway in the image then it is "good enough". If, however, your drawn road strays outside the roadway (into the ditches or houses at the sides of the road), then you can make it fit better. Note that it is always preferred to follow the center of the roadway or a particular traffic lane if the image shows this amount of detail.

== Crossing roads ==

When you are marking a road and you have to cross a pre-existing road, you will be prompted to choose between 3 options:
* Make a crossroad: the roads are in the same level.
* Selected segment under: the road you are marking passes under the existing road.
* Selected segment above: the road you are marking passes above the existing road.

You can cross only one road with each new segment, so you won't be allowed to create a segment if it crosses 2 (or more) roads. You have to make it in 2 (or more) steps. Firstly, cross the first road, choosing one of the above options. Then click on the final point you have just added and click "start a new road" to continue marking the road. So you can cross another existing road, following the same steps.

== Ending a road ==

When you have finished drawing a road, you can click on the last point and choose "stop line draw". If the road ends at a pre-existing road, you can click directly on this road; a new point will be created, and it should be inserted into this existing road segment also. You can check it by moving it with the mouse (drag it on the map and return it to the same place) and verifying that all the segments that are supposed to be connected to it all move together.

Sometimes, when you do it, the pre-existing road moves a little bit to accept your new point. This can be avoided by creating the point just beside the pre-existing road. Then you can drag and drop it above the existing road. If there is a point next to the connection, you will have an option to "Join points", so that the point you are dropping and the existing point will merge into an unique one, assuring you the connection has been made correctly. If there is no pre-existing point next to the place you are making the connection, you should choose the option "Attach point" to be sure the roads are connected. Doing this way, you should check directions of both new segments in pre-existing road, because sometimes their directions are changed inadvertently, due to a system bug.

After marking a road, you can set its properties (see below). In general, it's better to set the properties correctly before naming a road.

== Naming a road ==

The best time to name a road is as you create it, and carefully set its properties. After you have laid down all of the points you can, you should "save changes". Wikimapia will not allow you to enter a name if there is an unsaved drawing change ("You must save changes before naming!"). Immediately after the [Save], left or right click on the road (your browser menu may be dismissed with a click): a set of nearby segments should change colour to bright blue (if road is short, every segment will be highlighted). If not all segments you want to name are blue, you should choose "Start to select" option and choose them properly. With all segments selected, choose 'Set new name', and a window much like a place tag editing window should open ("Access denied"(sic) implies wiki data error). Check the language you are using above the title field. Then type in only the name of the road into the title field. If you have extra information, you can type it in description box. Since there is not a specific field for a Wikipedia link, you should put it in the end of description (especially if there is an article about this road). Click 'Save', and wait for confirmation.

*If you don't know the name of a road, please do some research to find its correct name and route number. If you cannot find a name for the road or it does not have one, you may save it without a name.
*Do not abbreviate parts of the name such as "Avenue", "Street," "Park", "Boulevard" or "Route".
*Be aware that each city or other jurisdiction generally has a system of road naming and addressing that should be followed. There is a difference between "2nd Street" and "Second Street".
*In some cases, the cardinal direction is part of the road name, so that "South Brown Street" is different from "North Brown Street". In other naming conventions, the road is just "Brown Street" and North and South are considered to be part of the ''[[Beta_Help:_Adding_place#Building_Number|address]]''. Also, as a road crosses through various towns, it may go from being North to South and back to North again. If you are not familiar with the local naming convention in use, assume that the direction is part of the address and do not include it in the road name.

== Properties ==

Properties of a road are defined for each segment individually. To see these properties of a segment, you can click on it and select "Properties".

=== Types of roads ===
There are 7 types of roads available. In map, they differ mainly by their thickness and by zoom levels they are shown. Once you defined a type of road for a segment, this property will be inherited to new segments created starting from the final point of the first segment. {See discussion of additional types and see 'level' properties for bridges & tunnels.}

1. Cycleway

Cycleway are specifically used for bicycles and bicycle riders.

2. Footpath

A footpath (also pedestrian way, walking trail, nature trail) is a type of thoroughfare that is intended for use only by pedestrians, not other forms of traffic such as motorized vehicles and horses. They can be paths within an urban area, or rural paths through the countryside. Urban footpaths are usually paved, may have steps, and may be called alleys, lanes, steps, etc. Occasionally they are named. Other public rights of way, such as bridleways, byways, towpaths, and green lanes are also used by pedestrians.

3. Dirt road

Select for gravel, unpaved or dirt roads. These roads must be usable by vehicles. They are shown at zoom level 12 or higher.

4. Courtyard road

Courtyard roads are used for paved alleyways, private roads and driveways. They may or may not have an official name, and if they don't, be sure that ''your name for it'' mentions that it is not official in the description field. They are shown at zoom level 15 or higher.

5. Road, Low traffic

Low traffic roads are typified by having one lane in each direction. In some cases, they may have only one lane. Also, low traffic roads tend to be in residential areas. Low traffic roads are also shown at zoom level 12 or higher.

6. Road, High traffic

High traffic roads are typified by having two or more lanes in each direction. They tend to be well-known to locals, and to be lined by businesses rather than residences. High traffic roads are shown at zoom level 8 or higher.

7. Highway

Highways are typified by having two lanes or more in each direction, limited access from other roads, and by a median strip which divides the two directions of traffic. "Limited access" means no intersections with minor or smaller roads, only merging traffic permitted, nor any direct crossing by cross-roads i.e. these use bridges or tunnels instead. These features make high speed, high volume traffic possible. It is best to draw each direction of highways with its own road. Highways are also shown at zoom level 8 or higher.

=== Directions ===
This property indicated direction of traffic in the segment. There are 3 options:

* <==> : both directions are possible in this segment.
* <-- : only a direction is available. This option usually refers to direction of the older point to the newer one.
* --> : only other direction is available.

In order to check on map directions referring to each symbol ("<--" and "-->"), you may look the road while hover mouse over these symbols. A red arrow will appear above selected segment to show the corresponding direction. The first option ("<==>") doesn't show anything.

Once you have defined a property to a segment, and you start to mark new segments starting from a final point of this first segment, direction will be inherited.

=== Elevation Level ===
This properties refers to the elevation level of segment in relation to ground level and nearby roads. There are 6 levels available:
* 2 underground ones: -1 and -2
* ground level: Ground road
* 3 overpass ones: 1, 2, and 3

This property changes way segments are displayed on map. Tunnels are shown in a different color than other levels. Ground level and overpass levels can only be differentiate when there is a viaduct, where you can see which road is above other.

This property is never inherited to new segments. So, for example, if you want to draw a tunnel with many segments, you will need to check every segment property to assure they are assigned -1 (or -2) elevation level.

Elevation properties also apply to the railway lines linear feature (see below).

== Changing properties ==
If a road changes, for example, from high to low traffic, it is possible to change the properties of those segments to reflect that fact. After drawing the road, click save. Then click on a segment which begins (or ends) the section you wish to change. Choose 'Start to select' from the prompt box, and the segment will turn bright blue. Click on any other segment and it and all the segments between will be highlighted bright blue. Choose 'Properties' from the prompt box, and change the road type. You can change all or part of a road in this manner.

Each property has its own behavior when one attempts to change it in multiple segments simultaneously.
* Level: You can change this property for a single segment only. You can't make a selection to try to change properties of any segments together.
* Direction: This property is changed only for a group of segments where there is no junction. If you select a group with junctions, property will be changed only for the set of segments between 2 junctions where the segment you click is on.
* Type of road: You can change type of road of many segments simultaneously, no matter there are junctions among them. But if the road is too long (for example a national one), you can not change properties of all its segments in a single step: just some segments near segment you clicked will have their properties changed.

== Correcting Errors ==

=== Points are in wrong location ===
If you placed a point on the wrong location (or they were already this way, when you found them), possibly just outside the road by mistake, you can click on the point and drag it to the correct location (without releasing your mouse click). If you attempt to put this point over an existing road (or point), you will be prompted to choose between "Cancel" or "Attach point" (or "Join points"). If you don't choose any of these and click anywhere on map, your change will be cancelled. If you want to avoid it, you may use map mode and zoom it so that you can put point in that region and it will not be considered too close of existing road (or point).

=== Wrong segment linking correct points ===
If a wrong segment is linking two points that are correctly marked, you can delete only this segment, keeping the points in their right places. To do this, just click on the segment. If more segments become highlighted, click on "Start to select" to select just the one segment. (Road segment deletion must be made one by one. You can't delete a set of segments with a single command.) Then click on "Delete segment". You will be prompted to confirm your deletion by clicking "ok".

=== Name error ===
If a segment or a set of segments is not named right, you can edit it or clear its name. It's very important to be sure that you are changing only the segments that are wrong and not the whole road.

First you need to select the segment or segments you want to correct: Click on one segment. All the segments of the same road (with the same name) will be highlighted. If you want to modify just some of these segments, you should click on one of the segments and choose the "Start to select" option. You can then select more segments by clicking on them, as long as the segments are all connected.

( Because of a flaw in the system, if you want to change the name of just part of a road then currently you have to do this in two steps: first clear it, and then set it anew. If you try to do it in one step (by choosing the "Edit this name" option, below) then you will end up changing the whole road, and not just your selected segments. )

Once you have selected all the segments you want, click on any one of them and then:
* Clear (unset) name: to unset the name and description of all these segments,
* Save the changes;
If you wanted to change the name (instead of stopping after clearing it):
* Re-select all the same segments, click on one of them and
* Set new name: to set the name and description of all these segments.

=== Duplicated names ===
Sometimes a unique road is marked as 2 separated roads with the same name. This problems caused because someone has erroneously entered the road name more than once, instead of using the option "choose street name from nearest streets". If it occurs, you can correct it by following these steps:

# In roads edit mode, unset the names for all except one road with the same name. The one that you leave unchanged should preferably be at the end of your road. Save.
# Then go to the adjoining road segment to that one segment you left unchanged. Click on it and choose "Set new name" (if you see "Edit this name", it means that you haven't unset the road name).
# In the name definition window, click on "choose street name from nearest streets" and choose the correct road name from the list. If you see the same name twice, it means that you didn't unset all of the segments, so go back and try to find the segments whose names were not cleared and unset them.
# Save the changes and repeat this process beginning from step 2, for the next adjoining segment.

You can make things faster in step 2, if you select all segments together, provided they are connected. This way, you won't need to repeat steps 2 and 3 so many times.

=== Moving a road ===
Sometimes, after an imagery update, Wikimapia place tags and roads are not correctly aligned to the images anymore. In this case, one could need to move a road to the correct position. For now, there is no way to move the entire road. So you should move point by point, taking care to avoid creating new crossroads (especially if all the roads around are also marked and if the misalignment was too large).

===Tips and tricks===
*If after placing a point you move it from side to side then the cursor will release it, allowing you to set its properties, create another road, etc before saving. ''This is useful as saving can be a time consuming operation.''

*If you are having trouble seeing the line of the road when using one of the wider road types (Street, Low Traffic; Road, High Traffic or Highway) you might try changing the road type to 'Courtyard Road'. This shows a fairly narrow line and you should be able to see more clearly. ''This trick is especially useful when drawing highways and major interchanges.'' '''When you have finished editing the road or highway you can select the segments and change the road type to one more appropriate to the traffic.'''

= Railway lines=

'''Railroads''' is a Wikimapia feature wherein you can mark out railway lines in Wikimapia. You can mark railroads by adding points. Once you anchor a point and move the cursor, a '''segment''' will automatically extend from it. A segment can only be established when another point is fixed to a location. These segments and points should be aligned accurately with the linear image of the railroad on the map.

The marking of railroads should follow the same principles as marking tags ie. the object/railroad to be marked must be visible and non-movable. Thus the marking of non-existent railroads or even non-visible railroads of historical importance should be avoided. If it isn't there don't mark it!

'''Creating a Railroad'''

Firstly zoom into the map at zoom level 13 or more. You can check your browser address bar for "z=13" (or "z=14" or "z=15" or ... "z=20"), this indicates your zoom level. Note, however, that even though Wikimapia will allow you to draw roads at zoom 13, it would be preferential to zoom in further to get the best out of imparting points and segments for railroads more accurately.

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From the Wikimapia-BETA ''"Menu bar"'' along the top of the screen, select ''"Edit map"'' and then ''"Railroad"'' from the dropdown list (See ''Example 1''). You will then enter ''"Railroad"'' mode. Click first where you want to start marking your railroad and then choose ''"Start new"'' option (See ''Example 2''). By left-clicking your mouse you will have anchored a 'red dot' or point from which a light-yellow coloured segment shall issue forth and follow your cursor wherever you move it. You will then be able to set further points, joined by segments, by subsequent left-clicks of the mouse. This way you will be successfully laying linear markings along the desired railroad image on the map.

Once completed, click on the ''"Save"'' button in the bottom centre of the screen. Clicking on the ''"Cancel"'' button will erase all your work since your last save.

You can also create new railroads from others that are already marked. There are two ways in which you can do this. The first way is by clicking on an existing point along the railroad and then selecting the ''"Start new"'' option. If there is no existing railroad point where you want to start your new railroad, you can opt to click on the segment of the existing railroad and then choose the ''"Insert point"'' option via the context menu (See ''Example 3''). You will then be able to continue creating railroads as described above.

=Rivers=

'''Rivers''' is a linear tool wherein you can mark waterways such as rivers, canals, streams etc. The marking of rivers is done by adding points and segments. Segments form the main "body" or "line" of the linear tool, while points link segments to each other. Points also enable segments to be laid in different directions. This method of marking is also used for the other linear features available in Wikimapia, such as '''Road''', '''Railroad''' and '''Ferry'''.

The marking of rivers requires patience and meticulous attention to detail because of their complexity. Rivers can be as wide as lakes, while others can be as narrow as streams. Moreover, they can have straight courses or they can have tight "meandering" (curves) channels. Another characteristic of rivers is that they can form junctures (confluences) with other watercourses or split into smaller rivers (tributaries).

To address some of these factors, the River tool has an additional special feature that adds width to its segments. This feature is called '''riversides''', and outlines the width of a river's channel (the distance between opposing "riversides") by adding a framework to segments. In essence, riversides are polygons for the river tool. When the riverside feature is activated, two smaller points, called "riverside handles", appear either side of an attached point at both ends of a segment. Just as opposing points are linked by segments; opposing riverside handles are linked with riversides. The riverside handles are flexible and can be manipulated to give two-dimensional shapes (or riversides) to segments.

When a river with riversides is saved, the Wikimapia map is updated to show the river with a fully rendered form, as opposed to a conventional thin blue line. In "Satellite" view the river is depicted with as a transparent blue channel. In "Map" view the river is defined with a solid blue channel.

'''Example'''
The image to the left shows the components of a riverside: 
A. Segment. 
B. Points. Located at either end of a segment. 
C. Riverside handles. A pair, flanking one point and linked to an opposite pair. The lines joined with the riverside handles give river segments editable shapes. 
 
A typical segment will consist of one line and two points. A riverside segment comprises of five lines and six points. Just as two standard segments share a point, a riverside segment will share a point and its pair of riverside handles. 
 
On the right, the same river (viewed in "Map" view) is shown as saved with riversides activated.

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'''How to mark a river'''

[[File:River3.jpg|left|thumb|Fig.1]]

1. Select the river tool by navigating to the menu bar at the top of your screen and then choosing "Edit map". 
2. Click on "River" at the bottom of the menu (''See Fig. 1''). You shall then enter the edit mode. 
3. To add a river, you will need to fix an initial point by clicking on the image of the river. Then select → [[File:River4.jpg]] 
4. When you move the cursor, a segment will automatically extend from it. To set the segment, you will need to place another point along the river. 
Repeat the process of adding points and laying segments along the centre line of the river, taking care to follow the contour of the river accurately and adding sufficient points to maintain a smooth line. 
'''Hint add more points for meanders (bends in a river), and fewer points for straighter stretches.''' If fewer points are used for meanders, the bend of the segment line will be more jagged. Remember: more points equals a flexible, meandering river. 
5. Click "Save" at the bottom of the screen when you have finished. ''Note: there will be a limit on how many points and segments you can add in one session.''

'''Marking from an existing river'''

[[File:River5.jpg|right|thumb|Fig. 2]]

To mark confluences, you may create a new tributary by clicking on an existing point and then selecting "Start new." (''See Fig. 2'')
You may also add a new point in an existing segment, by clicking it and selecting "Insert point" from the menu.

'''Some hints'''

Select the highest zoom level available (z=19 or above) for the river you are editing.

If part of the river imagery is obscured by clouds or haze, it would be better to not mark that portion with the tool. However, if you have access to an alternative source that shows the complete watercourse, you may continue to mark it. When the imagery is eventually updated, the edited river should be fairly accurate; if not, it can always be tidied up afterwards

To ensure the river is marked as accurate as possible, the dots and segments should always be placed in the centre line of a river. This will also make certain that riverside segments will always be aligned correctly over the river image when they are included.

For rivers with islands, if both sides of the island provide sufficient space, then create smooth lines for both sides. If one side is definitely wider than another use your best judgment whether or not to create two lines.

For wide rivers with rapids, I tend to follow the 'racing' line, as long as the line entering and exiting curves or rapids is smooth.

It is crucial you use extra points to trace a river accurately, especially its curves, so that the final rendering is smooth and precise in appearance.

=Ferry=

Click on the "Edit map" menu item and then the "Ferry" sub-item. If you are viewing a coastal ferry port, you may see some ferry lines highlighted with red boxes in the style of place outlines. You can edit an existing ferry or add a new line. See the documentation for the other linear features for more information.

Adding places

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{{Languages|Adding_places}}

Adding a place is easy; just select 'Edit map' on the menu bar and then select 'Add a place' from the pull-down menu. Before adding a new place make sure that a 'new' polygon is needed this is because there is a possibility the place you intend to mark has already been marked. See [[User_interface#Map_type| Map type section]] for further information.

=Polygons=
In Wikimapia, a polygon is a multi-sided shape that is used to define the boundary of a place. Polygons are made up of sides (edges) and points (corners).

==Creating polygons==
From the 'Edit Map' pull-down menu, select 'Add Place'. This generates a red cross next to your cursor arrow, and a black box with red writing appears at the base of the screen. The box has two options: 'save' (not available because nothing is drawn yet) and 'cancel'. There is also a “help” link which takes you to this very Guidance on adding places should you need it.[[File:polygon(en).jpg|right|thumb|Rooftop to base|600px]].

Move the red cross to a specific point and left-click your mouse. The red cross is replaced with a red square which is the first 'polygon point'. When you move the cursor again another red cross will appear next to it and shall be attached to the first polygon point with a red line (a side). When you left-click again you will generate your second polygon point. Repeat this process again until the third red cross is attached to the the previous two polygon points via two red lines (sides). A third left-click will generate a third polygon point and you shall be presented with a triangular shape, the most basic two-dimensional object, which shall be fixed to the map via its sides and polygon points. From the basic triangle shape, you can add more points thus creating more sides so you can trace the map image of your intended place. You can also move the the polygon itself by dragging the 'move' icon (a square surrounded by arrows facing the four cardinal directions).

If you accidentally add a point in the wrong place, you can move it by click and dragging the point to the correct location. Note that when dragging a point, the red square raises to reveal a precision marker (a black cross) so you can reposition the point more accurately. You cannot create points that are too far from the base area of the polygon, you will need to create a point at a close location before the sides disappear. You can then drag this point to your desired location.

To delete an unwanted point, click on it and the 'remove' button will appear. Click on the remove button and the point will be removed (this may take a moment if your polygon has many points). Be aware that points and their attached sides cannot be dragged to intersect other sides because the system does not permit overlapping. Doing so will automatically revert the polygon to its previous state once the mouse button is released. Equally, if the removal of an existing point shall cause existing lines to overlap each over a message shall appear notifying why you cannot delete that point. Please note that there is a limitation on the number of points you can add to a polygon depending on your [[Community#User_levels|user level]].

Once you have finished outlining your place, click on the 'save' button at the bottom of the screen and the edit window will appear where you can write information about the place. Although this all sounds quite complicated, you will quickly get the hang of learning about the workings of the tool as well as adding/editing polygons. Just try your best and don't worry if it's not perfect first time, you can come back and refine it later.

==Polygon do's & dont's==
You should ensure a polygon only outlines the immediate area of the place you are marking. Never overlap an adjacent area that is not part of the place. For example, you can tightly mark the outline of a building's structure or you could mark the outline of the building's surrounding property (e.g. grounds, car parking, footpaths etc.), this should always depend on what you are marking. Always ensure a place is marked clearly and accurately so it can be distinguishable as an independent place tag.

Satellite/aerial images show places photographed at varying angles because they represent three-dimensional (3D) information. Since Wikimapia's mapping system is two-dimensional (2D), it is recommended you add polygons that are 2D in nature. This means you should [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthophoto "orthorectify"] or mark a place's 2D footprint where it converges with the object's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nadir nadir] (base) on the ground level or data plane which serves as the "canvas" for displaying visual mapping information. Avoid marking 3D elements of the obliquely photographed object such as the perspective projection of its sides and summit. This is especially important when plotting out tall buildings, like skyscrapers, where the visible perspective of its sides in a photograph might be very pronounced.

=Place information=

'''Remember''': Titles and descriptions should be written clearly/accessibly, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthography without errors], according to national [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literacy language rules]. Titles should be written in the language which corresponds to the language page chosen.
For languages which use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter_case case distinction], titles should be begin with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitalization capital letter] but must not end with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_stop full stop or period] (e.g. London); in descriptions text should be begin with a capital letter and must end with a full stop or period. In some languages proper names should have [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quotation_mark quotation mark]. Wrong titles and descriptions should be edited.

==Language==
[[File:Edit_Page.png|right|thumb|Selecting languages and edit page|600px]]

There is a reason for it to come first: it is very important to get right. This field is mandatory.
Note that the default language is shown in the box. Please make sure the language you chose is the same language you intended to create your tag in. For example, do not select English as the language choice and enter your created place or description in Dutch, French or any other languages.

If you want to add a language to an already created place, you can select 'Menu' > 'Add another language' in a place window, or you can select 'edit info in other language >>' in a place edit window. Choose your desired language from the list of over a hundred choices available and proceed to add your language generally.

==Title==
It is desirable to write a title for your newly created place. The title should always be the officially recognized name of the place you are marking, and if by chance this is not apparent, you should add the most popular or widely used name for the title. In the case of the latter, you should add a note which explains the title is informal in the description section. Likewise, descriptions which are not part of a place's name should be confined to the description section such as zip/postal codes, locality suffixes etc.

Keep in mind the title will appear in a tooltip when you place your cursor over the place tag in question, so it is imperative keep the details confined to the title. Extraneous details like your Wikimapia username (nickname), personal name, phone number etc. are forbidden.

If you are to use an abbreviation for the title, it must be an officially recognized abbreviation and not an informal one you have concocted to fit a long place name in the Title field. Multiple words must be written completely.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_caps The use of "CAPS LOCK"] must be avoided. Aside from it being the web slang for someone shouting, words typed in upper caps/upper case are visually unpleasant compared to the use of mixed caps.

In the event a place has an address but no title you may use its address as the title. There are two ways you can achieve this depending where you are from:

*If you are from a country which uses the 'building number > street' format you can use the first line of the place's address (e.g. 234 Sycamore Avenue) as the title. Remember, you should still add this information in the [http://wikimapia.org/docs/Adding_places#Address Address] section
*If you are from a country which uses the Address format used in Wikimapia (i.e. street > building number) you should leave the Title field empty as Wikimapia will automatically use the data in the [http://wikimapia.org/docs/Adding_places#Address Address] section as the title. This format is used by Russia (Wikimapia is based in Russia) and other European countries.

==Description==
Do not just copy the title and repeat it in the description, type something substantial which describes the place. It can be anything about the place: its history, its strangeness, etc. This is an optional field but a place's description is what makes a tag useful or interesting.
You will be prompted with: '''Please provide a place information (be good, don't write bad words)'''.

You can provide URL's in the text. You may find on testing the URL that you have to "URL encode" as percent-hexnum-hexnum some punctuation characters before the link works properly, and you must always ensure that it begins with the hyper-text protocol prefix "http://" in any event. If you provide a YouTube link, it will be shown with a YouTube embedded player and a preview, as well as the plan link.

Username/nickname to write in description it is forbidden.

== Address ==

* '''Street''' is a special feature which links a place tag to a road object. Therefore, both object types will share a common association much like the address of a building with its street. Road objects linked to place tags can be viewed in the place tag's window and place tag linked to road objects can be viewed in the road object's window. Use the arrow to the right of the field to see if your street has already been entered. If it has, select it. If not, scroll to the bottom of the list, select "Another..." and type the name of your street into the new field labelled "enter name". For example, in the address '''210 Banks Road, Swingville, USA''' Banks Road is the street. This field is optional.

* '''Building number''' is the number of your place from its address. For example, in the address '''210 Banks Road, Swingville, USA''', 210 is the building number. Nothing else should be entered in this box, for example, name of the building. Sometimes some buildings do not have number but only the name of the building, in case like that, the name should appear in the title, and this box to be leave blank. This field is optional.

Be aware that each city or other jurisdiction generally has a system of street naming and addressing that should be followed. In some cases, the cardinal direction is an integral part of the street name, so that "South Brown Street" is different from "North Brown Street". In other naming conventions, the street is just "Brown Street" and North and South are considered to be part of a building's number, such as "501 N." If you are not familiar with the local naming convention, assume that the direction belongs in the Building number field and '''don't''' include it in the Street field.

When you open an addressed place tag, you can click on the street name, opening the street info page. There, you can edit its name, add another language or just see the list of address numbers along this street. Addresses with the '''building number''' field that don't start with a number are displayed as '''0''' in this list. The numbers are links for their related place tags. You can also reach this info page, in '''street edit''' mode, if there is a street associated to this address.

Full address systems usually require more fields to define a place exactly. But, if you want to provide a complete address, including city, neighborhood, zip code, you should put this information in the description field. If you do this, don't forget to put street name and number in the correct address fields, so that Wikimapia can understand that information as an address. References to nearby places ("next to...") or other street names (in corners, for example) also should be only in description, not in the address field.

In some cases, you may know only the street name, but not the building number. If it occurs, you can leave the building number empty, so that you can fill in after finding out the correct number or anyone else can complete this information. It's not necessary to put '0', or '-' in the number field if you don't know it.

Note that not every place is an addressable object. For example, cities and neighborhoods usually don't have a specific address. So, you should leave their address fields empty. Don't put the name of an important street name in that region if it's not really the address of the place tag.

=== Languages ===
As the place tags, streets also can be described in multiple languages. This allows the street name to appear in every place tag info page, in every language it's described. And the street will appears in each page according to the language. Once a language page has an address, you will not be able to choose names from a list in other languages. It happens because the street name in these other languages should correspond to the translated version with respect to the language page that has already an address. You can provide this translations by two ways:
* By the street info page, that you can reach by clicking on the street name, on any place tag in this street (in the language this street name is already stored). In this street info page, you can select option '''Add another language''' under menu and then select the language.
* If there is a place in this street that is already described in the language you want to add, you can choose to edit the place tag in this language. This way, you'll see a text field after '''Street''' (instead of a list), where you can type the translated version.

=== Duplicated names ===
Since November 2008, Wikimapia has a system to check for duplicated entries in the address system. It tries to avoid creation of duplicated entries, with the same name, referring to the same street. The same system also allows an automatic detection when you want to name a street where there is already an addressed place tag or another nearby homonymic street, associating these entries, making them a unique one.

The system detects duplication in address editions and while naming new streets. But it doesn't detect duplications when users type a new address direct in the address field of a place tag. That's why it's important to check the street names list before choosing '''Other...''' and typing a new name. Pay attention also when crating places in a language other than English.

The system is not case sensitive. So '''Sun street''' or '''SUN STREET''' are considered duplicated entries for '''Sun Street''' (which is the recommended form). The checking is made by language. so, if we add a '''Moon Street''' in English, there will be no duplication detection if there is already a '''Moon Street''' registered in another language (if it doesn't have '''Moon Street''' as its English version too, of course).

When the system detects you tried to provide a duplicated entry, a message appears saying "Sorry, there is already a street with the name you entered." and the info page of the existent street opens. In order to do what you attempt or, you should:

* If you were editing an address when received the message, edit the place again and select the correct street name from the list. Remember that, in this case, only this place will be corrected (while editing an address would allow you to correct many places with a unique action). So, to correct all places with the wrong address, you should repeat this process for all of them.

* If you were correcting (editing) a street name in the '''street edit''' mode: You should select all segments you want to receive this new, correct name, and then choose the option ''''clear (unset) name'''. Save. Select the segments again and, when naming, choose ''' choose street names from nearest street''' and check for the name in this list. If it's there and you know there is part of the street already named, select it and save. If there is no part of the street already named, there is probably a homonymic street in the nearby region (read the last paragraph of this section). If the street name is not there, the duplication was caused by a street name from the address system. In this case, you can write the street name in the title and save. The street and the address system will be associated automatically.

Since street names in different cities (or neighborhoods, in some cases) can have the same name in the real life, Wikimapia checks for duplicated names in a 2 km range only. But there are cases when different streets are homonymic and they are closer than 2 km. There is no final solution to this problem yet. We suggest that you choose one of the streets to put a '.' in the end of the name.

=== Exceptions ===
In some regions or cities, the address is not described by a street name and a number. In these cases, try to find an experienced user in this region and ask him/her how you should write the address of these places, adapting the real addressing system to the Wikimapia's one. If you can't find such experienced user, you can follow some examples. If they are not satisfactory, ask the forum and propose your own standard to adapt this local address system.

==Wikipedia link==
If the place you have described or are editing has a corresponding [http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia] article to assist in the description or to provide a understanding of a place, then feel free to add the entire URL of the Wikipedia article in this location. But you should remember that Wikipedia article about a specific object is a good way to enrich the description, while articles about the type of an object are unnecessary (i.e. it’s a good idea to provide an article from Wikipedia about the Eiffel tower to the Eiffel Tower, but there is no need to provide an article that explains what a “tower” is). As long as the article is relevant, it is okay to add it. Keep in mind that only one Wikipedia® article can be added in the text box.

Wikipedia articles that do not exist or are not relevant to the topic should and will be removed. Only Wikipedia® articles will display in this box, "User Pages" and other types of namespace will not display, nor will any other outside URLs. It is recommended to cut and paste the link/URL in full from Wikipedia®, since errors will result in a no link listed in the Wikimapia article. Do not add Wikipedia link to a different language interface, for example, a Wikipedia link in English should only be applied to a tag that is in the English page, and not to insert Wikipedia link in other languages. You can insert the link to the correct and appropriate language pages if the tag had that particular languages been translated.

This field is optional.

==Categories==
Categories are labels that classify place tags according to their place type or function. A place tag should have at least one category and this is especially necessary when searching for specific place tags via the category search tool. Categories also enrich place tags visually by displaying icons and/or different polygon colors. The latter can only be viewed in the 'Map view'.

Always select the most appropriate category which accurately describes the function of the place. Accessing the categories section shall reveal a list of the most popular from which you can choose. If the required category is not in the list scroll to the bottom of it and use the search box to find it. Take care not to over-categorize a place; in most cases a single category is sufficient.

There are two important points to remember: never use two or more categories as combinations to indicate one category, and only the most appropriate category that best describes the immediate function of your place tags should be used. Do not add extra categories for secondary places/services found within your place tag if they can be marked as place tags themselves. For example, if you are marking a shopping mall, you should only use the the [http://old.wikimapia.org/#lat=48.8309261&lon=15.0906254&z=2&l=0&m=b&tag=2657&show=/object/category/?type=view&id=2657&lng=0&tab=main shopping mall/center] category. Do not use other categories to describe places within the mall because the place object is for the description of the mall only.

==This place is a building==

As Wikimapia is a mapping website, it is important to distinguish different object types on the map. One of the most crucial aspects of a good map is to differentiate buildings from non-buildings. If the place you are marking is a building then you should check the building check box in the edit window. The effect of a ticked box is to cause the place to display in dark grey on the Wikimapia map. Removing the tick causes the place to display in light grey. So, it is crucial this feature is used correctly to render the proper shade. For these purposes a "building" is a contiguous built structural feature, which is typically seen as having both walls and a roof. It does not include any surrounding grounds and features, such as e.g. gardens, car parking and footpath access etc. If you want to include such features in your polygon do not tick the building box.

This field has a default that depends on the category chosen but take care as the default may be wrong. Obviously, for place tags, which are not buildings (e.g. parks, lakes, public squares etc.) ensure that the building check box is not checked, otherwise the entire polygon will be incorrectly rendered as a building and will conceal actual place tag buildings inside it in the 'Map view'. For a suggestion of how best to make use of this feature see Hint and tip number 2 below.

== Photos ==
Photos are an integral part of describing a geographic location and this is apparent in sites like Flickr and Panoramio and applications such as Google Earth and Picasa. Wikimapia enables you to enjoy photos of places by allowing you to add them to their respective objects.

To add a photo, click 'Menu' > 'Add/manage photos' in the window. You can upload an image from your computer or you can add the URL of an image hosted on another website. Please note that photos must be related to the object and you cannot submit copyrighted material.

To add a photo to a ''linear object'', you must open the window of a place which has the desired street as its address and click it. Click 'Menu' > 'Add/manage photos' in the window and proceed to add the image as described above.

''Main article: [[Photos]]''

===Photo Attribution & Watermarking===

If you have permission to use an image or its license permits you to use it in Wikimapia, you should adhere to its conditions for redistribution. If you need to provide attribution, you can do this by entering the necessary details in the comments section of the image in question. This procedure is especially necessary for copyrighted images with watermarks. You can also provide your personal images with or without watermarks.

However, you should be aware that by uploading images you agree to the requirements of Wikimapia's [http://wikimapia.org/terms_reference.html Terms of Reference].

= Comments =
The Comments section, which is available in all Wikimapia objects, allows you to make a comment or add an opinion about the tagged object. This is the only place where you can state an opinion which does not belong to the placetag's article because it is outside the scope of Wikimapia's [[Neutral Point of View]] policy. Keep in mind that unwelcome, offensive, meaningless comments, and senseless (without practical advantage) a question-reply chat (''chain comments'') between the users as well as comments unrelated to the tagged object are not permissible.

To add a comment, enter your text in the comment text box at the bottom of a placetag's window and click 'Send'. Unregistered users will be prompted to add a comment author's name in the 'Your name' text box.

=Parent & Nested Places=

Parent & nested places are special place tags that are linked to each other. Parent tags contain nested tags (also called child tags) nested within them via a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_%28data_structure%29 tree structure]. This form of tagging is suitable for marking places that are located inside larger places, but the parent tag must be a building to make use of this function.

[[File:P&C1.jpg]]

There are two methods to link nested place tags to parent place tags. There is the '''''embedding''''' method and there is the '''''binding''''' method.

The '''''embedding''''' method is suited to marking places that do not require polygons. This is ideal for places whose delimitation is difficult or impossible to determine within the boundary of the parent tag due to severe overlapping etc. This is also applicable to vertically constructed or multilevel buildings, such as high-rise residential apartments or office buildings.

The '''''binding''''' method is perfect for adding nested places whose boundaries can be defined within the parent tag. This is fitting for tenant-type places that exist in one building under the same roof (eg. shopping malls, retail parks etc.) or for existing tags that were marked before the parent building. In either case, the emphasis of this method is the inclusion of existing tags to be marked congruously on a singular level, floor or storey, within the boundary of the parent tag.

'''How to create and link an embedded nested place'''

#Ensure the parent building checkbox has been ticked. [[File:P&C2.jpg]]
#Select [[File:P&C3.jpg]] located in the window. A new window will open ready for entering embedded nested place details. Once completed, click "''Save''". It's as simple as that!

'''How to bind existing nested place'''

#Ensure the building checkbox has been ticked in the parent '''and''' nested places. [[File:P&C2.jpg]]
#Make sure the polygon of the parent tag encompasses the polygon of the nested place i.e. the boundary of the nested place '''must not''' breach or be larger than the parent tag's boundary.
#Select [[File:P&C3.jpg]] located in the window.
#Select [[File:P&C6.jpg]] located at the top of the window.
#Choose the desired nested place from the dropdown list and then click on the "''Bind''" button. [[File:P&C7.jpg]]

You will have successfully linked a nested place to its parent tag, using either of the methods explained above.

When a parent tag is open, you will then be able to view all nested places listed under "''In this building''" [[File:P&C1.jpg]] Clicking on a nested place will open its window. The layout of the nested place is identical to that of a regular tag except for the header [[File:P&C10.jpg]] Clicking on the parent tag's blue label will navigate back to the parent tag's window.

The benefit of the '''''binding''''' method is that nested places can be easily unlinked from parent tag to become separate tags.

'''How to unbind a nested place'''

To disconnect a nested place from its parent, simply select [[File:P&C9.jpg]] from the nested place's menu.

This only works for nested places nested within parent tags using the '''''binding''''' method, it does '''not''' work for embedded nested places because they only exist within parent tags. The removal of a embedded nested place from its parent can only be done by deletion.

Help/FAQ

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If you are a new or inexperienced user, we acknowledge it will take you time to understand the rules and to use Wikimapia's features properly. You may have many questions which need answering or you might need a pointer just to help you get back on track.

We therefore present the FAQ so that it can address your queries as well as covering the essential basics required to make your experience in Wikimapia a well-informed, compliant and pleasant one.
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=Basic Philosophy=

===What is Wikimapia for?===
Wikimapia aimed to mark all geographical objects in the world and provide a useful description for them, so that anyone can share his knowledge and freely explore the world.
===Who is Wikimapia for?===
Anyone who is interested in exploring the world or like to share his or her knowledge with everyone who uses Wikimapia.

===What is the basic ideology of Wikimapia?===
To make yourself aware of Wikimapia basic ideology we recommend you to click [[About_Wikimapia| here]].

===What are the guidelines for using content from Wikimapia?===
According to Wikimapia [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ License] you may use Wikimapia content as you like (for sharing, recasting, transforming or adapting in any form recognizably derived from the original for any use). We also encourage you to build your work upon Wikimapia data and require its further distribution under the same or similar license to this one.

===Is it WikiMapia or Wikimapia?===
This website is usually more referred to as '''Wikimapia'''.

===How can I help?===
There many ways to contribute to Wikimapia. [[Adding/editing places]] is already a great help. You can also help translating the interface into your language, report about bugs in [http://wikimapia.org/user/tools/user_reports/ reports list] or become an [http://wikimapia.org/docs/Community#Special_roles advanced user (moderator)] to help other users.

===Am I allowed freedom of expression if it is contrary to Wikimapia's philosophy?===
Wikimapia, being a Wiki, allows freedom of expression through its flexible philosophy. You are within your rights to harbour personal beliefs which are contrary to the philosophy; however, you should be aware actions which contravene the philosophy are not acceptable. By using Wikimapia's services you explicitly agree to abide by its policies, of which the philosophy is a binding principle. Wilful or persistent violations of Wikimapia's policies may result in account restriction or termination.

=Help=

=== How can I become a member? ===

To become a member simply select 'Login/Register' from the Wikimapia menu and follow the instructions. You will need to choose a unique username, provide a valid email address and submit a password.

Once you have chosen a password, make sure you keep it safe and secret.

===How can I get help using Wikimapia?===
First of all you should read Wikimapia Docs and [http://wikimapia.org/user/tools/guidelines/ Guidelines] carefully. If you still can’t get the answer to your question send a message to an [[Community#Advanced_Users|Advanced User]] or you can also ask for help on the [http://wikimapia.org/forum/index.php forum].

===Who is an admin?===
Admins are the members of the [[Community#Wikimapia_Team| Wikimapia team]].

===How can I get help from admin?===
First, make sure that a moderator or an advanced user (AU) can not help you. Then send admins a message or email on contact@wikimapia.org

=Wikipedia content=

===What are the guidelines for using content from Wikipedia?===
Articles quality on Wikipedia fit Wikimapia demands. So you can certainly use Wikipedia while describing a place or give a link to Wikipedia article.
===Cutting and pasting an entire Wikipedia article into a Wikimapia description box is a great idea, right?===
Giving a link to the article is more than enough, there is no need to repeat things twice.

=Languages (Object Language Pages)=

===How can I add a missing language to a tag?===
[http://wikimapia.org/docs/Adding_places#Language Adding languages] is easy. Simply select 'Menu' > 'Add another language' in a place window, or you can select 'edit info in other language >>' in a place edit window. Choose your desired language from the list and proceed to add information as usual in the chosen language.

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===I found a place described in a language I do not know, but I want to know what was written. What can I do?===
You can try and translate it with Google Translate or any available dictionary.
===Can I add information in my local language in a different language page?===
No. you cannot add languages in a different language page. This restriction applies to wordings added after the proper title. You can only add your language to the corresponding language page by accessing the object's 'Menu' and selecting 'Add another language' in the drop down menu. You may then choose your language from the choices available. You can also access your language page by clicking the two-letter country code (in blue) at the bottom of a tag.
===Someone has added a place in my country and written it in a foreign language. Can I delete it?===
Accurate descriptions in foreign languages are perfectly acceptable as long as they are made in the correct language page. The wilful deletion of tags containing foreign languages is forbidden.
===Do I have to add the local language in a tag even though I have added the information in another language?===
No you do not have to add the local language; the information you add in any language must be correct. However, if you are comfortable with the local language, it is recommended (not compulsory) you provide the information in that language too!
===Someone added a tag in a foreign language in my country but did not add the local language. Is this wrong?===
No, the inclusion of foreign languages and omission of the local language is not wrong as long as the information is correct and submitted in the correct language page. We recommend users include the local language if they are confident, but they are not obliged to do so.
===Can I add the same Wikipedia link to multiple language pages of an object?===
No. You should add the link to the respective language page of the object. Even then it should be confined to the Wikipedia link section in the object's edit window. However, you may include links to secondary Wikipedia articles in the description section.
===When a place is written in several languages, but not mine, how do you determine which one to show me?===
There is a list of most popular languages. If there are several descriptions of one place on different languages the system automatically determines the most popular language among those which are available for that specific place.
===Someone wrote a good description in a place but it's in the wrong language page. What should I do with this?===
You should move the description to the correct language page. You can also translate the good description into your language, if you can.
===Can I remove a place's description in a particular language without deleting the entire place?===
Yes.
===What languages should I translate my place tag into?===
Into whatever you speak from the language list that opens when hover over two-letter country code at the top menu and clicking 'more languages'.
===The place I'm describing has different names in different languages. Which name should I use in my language?===
Proper one for you language. You should find the official name of the place on your language in some other source and use it. If a place has also an unofficial name that locals use, you can also note it in description or in braces near the official name. If a place does not have an official name at all, use its unofficial name as main.
===I can see a number of different strange language codes at the bottom right of the object window, but how can I tell what they are?===
Those codes are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO ISO] abbreviations for languages. If you hover a cursor over them and wait a bit you’ll see the whole language name.
===I have added a description in a new language for an existing place object, why hasn't it appeared in my list of created places?===
Only the initial object creation is counted as a created object statistic. Subsequent contributions will be logged as edit statistics.

=Languages (Interface)=

===I don't understand English. What can I do?===
Wikimapia is a multi-lingual website and supports 101 languages. Though the major discussions are held in English (i.e., on forum), you still can choose your interface language from the list and enjoy Wikimapia.
===How can I see Wikimapia (or mark places) in my own language?===
You need to change the interface language to your language by hovering over two-letter country code at the top menu then clicking 'more languages' and selecting your language.
===Why are some titles and tooltips in a different language?===
This means that there is no translation of these titles or tooltips in your language yet. You can translate them into your language if you like.
===How do I change the interface language?===
To change the interface language to your language, hover over two-letter country code at the top menu, click 'more languages' and select your language.
===How is the default language for my created places determined?===
When open a place tag the system will offer you to see the description on your interface language. If there is no description on your interface language then you'll see the tag on English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian. If there is no description on any of these languages, then you'll see the description on available language.
===I'm using a non-English language interface in Wikimapia, but some words and phrases are in English. What can be done?===
You can translate them.
===Can I find out how many users use a certain language interface?===
There is no stats on such a case.
===When I look at the available languages, my language isn't there. What can be done about this?===
In this case you should contact Wikimapia Team. They will either add your language to the language list, or explain to you why it can't be done.
===How do I change the language on the map layer?===
You can change the language of your interface at the top menu and the map layer language will change automatically.

=Translations=

===How can I help translate the user interface into my language?===
You can go to [http://wikimapia.org/translate/ translation page] and become an editor.

===How can I find out the translation status of a certain language?===
You can find it on [http://wikimapia.org/translate/ translation page].

===I'm using a non-English language interface in Wikimapia, but some words and phrases are in English. What can be done?===
You can translate them to the language of your interface.

= Satellite Images =

===Why is the picture of my town/village so bad?===

Because the satellite imagery provided by Google in this area, is bad. We have no impact on it, unfortunately.

===Why can't I zoom in more in a certain area?===
Because the satellite imagery provider has no higher resolution pictures of this area.

===Can you update the map in my location because it is too blurry/low resolution quality?===
No, unfortunately we cannot, as satellite images are provided by Google. This means that we have no idea when Google will update the images. you can monitor the updated images on Google sites, however their help page says that this happens once in "approximately one to three years".
===How can I report an error with Google satellite imagery?===
Click on the 'Report a map error' button in the bottom right of the map, this takes you to Google's error report pages.
===How can we find out where Google has recently changed their images?===
You can try the [http://www.gearthblog.com blog do Google Earth] (English), where there is a link to the updates of recent images.
===When will the satellite images of my area get more detail?===
See previous
===When will the satellite images of my area be brought up to date?===
See previous
===Can I find out which place tags were most recently added?===
You can use Countries watchlist that you may find in 'tools' for these purpose.
===Why have all the place tags in my area shifted 10 meters to the west?===
Sometimes when Google updates its files, they can not line them up precisely with the old pictures. Take satellite photos of a spherical Earth and match these images on a flat map is not as easy as we would like. So sometimes, there are offsets. On such a case there is 'Satellite images updates list' tool (or Map Shift). It allows to fix those shifts of the map.
===What should I do when all the place tags in a certain area have been shifted 10 metres to the west?===
See previous.
=== I found a place where when I zoomed OUT it said "no imagery"?===
this means that the provider has no higher resolution imagery there.

=Place tools=

==Adding places==

===What is a "place object"?===
In WikiMapia, a local object is the word commonly used to refer to a location marked, ie, the rectangle with the title, description, etc.. In English, the word used is "tagged" as short for "place tag." In English, "tag" can also mean the field for the keywords.
===I've heard different names used for a place object e.g. "tag", "place mark, "place" etc. What name should I use?===
It's better to name it just Place or Object.

===How do I add a place?===
Select 'add a place' and a red polygon tool will appear. Draw a [[Tools#Polygons|polygon]], then add other information :
* choose Language carefully.
* Title is the name Wikimapia shows that when we hover over the place. Write something short, but representative.
* Description. For the description, as they say, 2 or 3 lines is already good.
* Links are good, but remember to start with "http://". Links must come to the end of the description, because they are considered secondary sources of information.
* Categories
And click the 'Save'.

* Photo

===Can I add my own house?===
You are allowed to mark a house as long as it has:
*an accurate outline
*a properly assigned category
*a recognizable address. This should be demonstrated by assigning a street name (via the Roads tool) and a building number in the Address section.

It is undesirable to add a personal house if:
#it does not possess interesting details
#you do not recognise the potential repercussions of disclosing personal details

===A ship which is anchored or stationed in a fixed location (prepositioning) has drifted slightly from its original position. Can I still mark it?===
Yes you can provided the ship maintains a fixed position near to the original location. For existing objects, if the map updates to indicate an anchored/prepositioned ship has drifted, you should update the change by redrawing the object's outline.

===Which map provider should I use to mark objects?===

You can use any map source provided they are not incorrect nor illegal.

Since its inception in 2006, Wikimapia has always used Google Maps to plot its data layer as it was the only source available for five years. Presently, Wikimapia regards Google Maps imagery the best source in most cases.

Google Maps' satellite view is the default and the most widely used map view to mark objects in Wikimapia. We highly recommended that you use Google Satellite 'old places' view ('Satellite + old places' in Beta and 'Google satellite' with 'old places' checked in New Wikimapia) to ensure you don't duplicate the addition of an already marked object.

Finally, reality governs over all map sources. For example, if a building is demolished in real life, it should be marked as such even though the map may show it to still exist as a building.

===Which places should I tag?===
* Any non-movable place that exists at this particular moment in time.
** Planes, submarines, circuses and other movable objects may be added if they are still for at least a week.
** Permanently still or stationed ships which are moored or anchored can be marked even if they have drifted from an original position.
* A place must have at the very least a properly constructed outline.
* Settlement place tags such as cities, towns, villages and neighborhoods must have a properly assigned category.
* Historical/disappeared places. These '''must''' have the 'historical layer / disappeared object' category assigned to them.
* Newly constructed buildings, which are not visible on the satellite image. Use a different map provider with the latest images to verify the outline. If the newly constructed place is not visible on any map, try your best to mark the outline accurately.

Remember, reality governs over satellite images and map sources. If you can see and visit a place not visible on a map, you can still mark it.

===Which places should I not tag?===
Please think carefully before adding a place tag, there are certain things that are forbidden. Place tags that meet the following deletion criteria should not be added:

* An outline that does not mark any identifiable place.
* A historical/disappeared place without the 'historical layer / disappeared object' category.
* A planned building or road that has not entered the construction phase.
* Movable objects that are still for less than a week.
* A place tag that marks temporary or intangible events such as battles etc.
* A place tag that is a copy of another place tag.
* A personal/private residence that does not contain an address or useful information.


===What information should I provide in a place tag?===
You should provide any information that you find useful and valuable, if only it does not violate [[About_Wikimapia#Policies |Wikimapia guidelines]].

===What information should I not provide in a place tag?===
You should not provide any information that violates [[About_Wikimapia#Policies |Wikimapia guidelines]].

===How big should my place tag be?===
For the description 2 or 3 lines is already good. If you wrote a short title, then you can provide some more information here. If you are just adding the local Starbucks, then you could consider leaving the description blank ("everyone" knows what is a Starbucks, especially if you add the correct category in the box below the description), but put yourself in place of someone else in the world. and provide them with some information. Do not copy and paste a large section of text from other web pages, but instead, just provide the link. If you're describing an airport, for example, you must not copy and paste the entire Wikipedia article, including all airlines and all the cities that have flights there. Nobody will read it, but it certainly will make things difficult for people to look for Nairobi and find it mentioned in the description of the Amsterdam Airport.

===Can I add roads, railroads, rivers or even ferry routes with the place tool?===
'''No you should not''', you should use the linear tools to draw on the map. This is found under the '''Edit map''' drop down menu list, which is found at the top-left of the screen.
[[File:Edit map .jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Edit map drop down menu list]]

===I found something on the satellite image that I want to know what it is. Should I mark the place, and call it "What is this"?===
No you should not, if you do not know the place then you '''should not''' mark it.

===Should I tag a place that does not show up in the satellite image because it has just been built?===
Yes! Once the image is updated, the site will be there.
===Should we mark places that may be dangerous to visit?===
You can mark dangerous place as any other. You can also caution other users in description that this place is dangerous to visit.

===How do I use the categories section in a place object?===
Click [[User_interface#Categories|here]] for answers.

===I added some place tags 2 days ago, but only registered today. How do I get credit for the other place tags?===
Sorry, but there is no way. And after you add many others, you will not miss those credits.
===My place tag disappeared!===
''See also: [[editing_places#Undeleting.2FPlace_restoration|Undeleting/Place restoration]]''

Probably some user has deleted the place tag you've created, if so its best to click on '''Deleted Places''' from the '''Map type''' menu drop down list and check on the map if its been deleted.
[[File:Map type menu.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Map type menu list, where the 'Deleted places' layer is highlighted.]]

===Can I edit place tags created by other users? Can other users edit my place tags? If so, do I need to inform/ask permission before doing so?===
You can edit and needs no prompting to any user as well as they do not need to ask permission from you. But add good things and not change one point for a comma to stay with his name on the marker.
===How do I edit a description?===
Move your mouse over the desired location, click the left button in the upper left corner hover over the menu and then click Edit this page. After all done click the save button.
===When places change, ie. they move or discontinue business, is it best to indicate that or delete the place tag?===
Please see [[Help/FAQ#If_a_business.2C_shop.2C_store_etc.2C_moves_or_is_shut_down.2C_should_I_delete_the_defunct_place_object.3F |here]]

===Some places show users' names at the bottom of an object window, but other places don't have a user's name. Why?===
They were made by unregistered user (UU).

===I found several place tags marking the same place. What do I do?===
Ask for the removal of the most most informative site (or recent and leave the oldest), thus respecting the establishment of the previous location.
A tip: put on the map '''Satellite + old places''' (to avoid a site already created is recreated again).

===Tall buildings in a city sometimes seem to be leaning sideways. How should I mark those locations?===
All buildings should be outlined at their base (ground level), regardless of whether their images appear to be leaning. When the images are from directly or nearly directly overhead, the roof edges may be used to approximate the ground level footprint if they have the same dimensions.

Tall buildings and structures like radio towers appear to "lean" because of the way they have been [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerial_Photography photographed] from the air. For further clarification, please read [http://wikimapia.org/docs/Adding/editing_places#Polygons this].

===Can I add places which do not exist any more?===
You can, but only if you:
*know the precise dimensions
*add the historical layer/disappeared place category
If the above requirements are lacking, you should not add non-existent places.

===Is there an easier way to find an area on the map which needs improving?===
To see what area needs improving you can use [[status grid]]. If you are interested in specific map area (ie., cause you are familiar with the area and can improve it better) we recommend you to add a [[Tools#Watchlist |watchlist]], so you can monitor the activity (new places, changes, deletions, etc) and know whether any new place needs to be improved.

===I found some places near the north/south pole! What is going on?===
Most are the result of vandals. Nevertheless, there is no valid markings indicating settlements and scientific stations.

===I don't know what to write in object description. Can I copy only title in description?===
No. But, if object/place has alternative name, write it.

==Semi-Protection==

===The tag info tells me that the place is 'semi-protected'. What does that mean?===
Some tags are often vandalized and needs protection, this can only be done by [[Advanced Users]]. Registered users and unregistered users can not edit tags at all.

===When should I semi-protect an article?===
If a site has been the victim of vandalism the best place to ask for protection is this forum [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=164 thread]. Only advanced users can put on protective items (tags).

==Polygons==

===Why can't I add more points to a polygon?===
There are limitations on the total number of polygon dots you can add depending on your user level:

*'''Level 0 users''': 200 dots
*'''Level 1-8 users''': 500 dots
*'''Advanced users''': 2,500 dots

===Why can't I create big polygons and why do I get the message: "Too big polygon"?===
There are limitations on the polygon size you can make depending on your [http://wikimapia.org/docs/Community#User_levels User Level.]

===Can I revert a polygon to the state before it was vandalized?===
Yes you can. You can do this by applying the correct polygon state of a previous revision as current.
===Can I delete a polygon?===
No, this isn't possible. If you think the polygon shape is wrong, you should resize it so that it is correct. If the incorrect polygon has hundreds of dots and you find it too laborious to correct manually, please contact an Advanced User to assist you.
===I don't understand guideline 1.2. "A place must have at least a properly constructed outline"?===
This is a minimum requirement for a place object to be acceptable. A polygon should clearly outline a map object you are marking in the aerial/satellite image. A properly constructed outline means a polygon should never overlap an area that is not part of the object.
A place object should have an accurate outline but it doesn't ''need'' a title or description, although the inclusion of which is preferred for the place object to be useful. If the place object lacks proper details, it is still possible for other users to improve it.
===I tried to add new points to a polygon, but I failed. What is the reason? (150 points limitation)===
Regular users can draw up to 500 dots per polygon. When adding new dots to a polygon you should stick to the same limit, which means that total number of dots (first+added) should not overdraw 500 dots.
===Due to the polygon limit can I add several polygons and use them as "jigsaw pieces" (terrain patches) to construct a larger object?===
No. A polygon should mark an object (named or unnamed) with its own identifiable outline. Using smaller fictitious objects to construct a larger object because of a polygon limitation is not permissible. The practice of "jigsaw piecing" or "terrain patching" does not comply with Wikimapia Guidelines clause 1.2. Furthermore, the deletion of such places becomes necessary as per the deletion clauses 3.1 and 3.2 of the Wikimapia Guidelines.
However, smaller interlocking and tessellating polygons can be marked if they represent recognizable places in their own right.

===I added a polygon for a place but my edit count stayed the same. Why?===
When you add a polygon to a place this reflects in line 'Polygons added to places without a polygon' in profile 'Stats', not in edit count.

===Can I use polygons as arrows or waymarkers to indicate the route or direction of a place?===
No. This is because arrows and waymarkers aren't real places with definable outlines. Polygons should not be manipulated to indicate anything other than the outline of a place.

===How do I rotate a polygon?===
*'''1''': Select menu resize outline.
*'''2''': Right click on a point and select rotate.
*'''3''': Rotate until polygon is in desired position.

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==Comments==

===Am I free to make any comment?===
You are free to add comments as long as they are kept clean (no profane or obscene language), and are not directed at another user.

''Also see: [[editing_places#Comments | Comments]]''

===How do I delete a bad comment?===
Only [[Advanced Users]] and users who are level 5+ can delete comments. If you find a bad comment you think should be deleted you can report it [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1258 Here].

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===Why are the authors of some comments shown as blue links, but others are just black?===
Guests usernames are black, registered users have blue username links, which direct to their profile pages.

==Photos==

===How do I add photos?===
Open place description, hover over ‘menu’ at the top and click ‘add/manage photos’. Here you can upload new photos and delete old ones. '''Remember''': photos that violate [[About_Wikimapia#Policies| photo policies]] or just do not refer to the place will be deleted.

===How do I know when a photo was taken?===
You can only know who and when uploaded it (it is written below the photo). You may ask a user, who uploaded a photo, when it was taken, but we can not guarantee that he will answer for sure.

===Can I make notes about a photograph?===
No, unfortunately this feature is not available yet. You can only give it a name, when uploading it, and leave a comment with your notes below the photo.

===Which photos should be deleted?===
You should delete those photos that violate [[About_Wikimapia#Policies| photo policies]] or just do not refer to the place.

As you can upload only 7 photos for every object it is also permitted and even encouraged to delete photos of bad quality if only you can replace them with better quality photos.

===How do I delete a bad photo?===
Click on the tag where you have found the bad photo, hover the cursor over '''menu''' at the top and then click on '''add/manage photos'''. In the tab where you see '''Current photos''' hover the cursor over the bad photo, then a '''Delete''' button should appear underneath the photo, click on it and the bad photo will get deleted. It is to be noted, that this is the same place where you can upload a new photo.

===How can I tell which place tags contain photos?===
You can not. But you can filter all places by ‘places '''without''' photos’ category and see which places do not have photos. Therefore all places without red marks contain photos.

===Can I add a video of a place?===
Yes, you can provide a link from youtube.com in place description, it will be shown with a YouTube embedded player and a preview.

===Under what conditions can I use the "free" images from Wikimedia Commons?===
Click [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Licensing here] for answers.

===Can I add photos to linear objects: to streets, rivers, railways?===
Yes.
===If I edit or remove copyright, attribution and watermarks from copyrighted photos, can I still use them?===
Absolutely not! Images where copyright information has been defaced or removed is unlawful. The submission of such images is prohibited.
===Can I use images taken from Google Street View and other similar street view services?===
Images from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Competition_of_Google_Street_View street view services] such as Google Street View, Yandex etc. can only be used if you have satisfied their copyright policies for redistribution and Wikimapia's own policies for [[Photos | hosting ]] such images. Non-compliant images used in Wikimapia should be updated with the necessary attribution details or removed.

==Deletion==

===How do I delete a place?===
Places can be deleted by selecting 'Delete place' under 'Menu' in the object's window. Please be aware that you may only delete a place as per the deletion reasons (under 3. Deleting tags) of the [http://wikimapia.org/user/tools/guidelines/ Guidelines].

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===What actions are acceptable, or even encouraged, when deleting place tags?===
Before deleting an object, read the [[About_Wikimapia#Policies| Wikimapia Policies]] carefully to make sure you are doing everything right. If you have any doubts about deleting a place you can discuss it on the [http://wikimapia.org/forum/index.php forum] or ask an [[ Community#Advanced_Users | Advanced User]] for advice.

===I found some places that should be deleted, but I can't delete them since I am only a regular user (RU). What should I do?===
If you can’t delete an object, it might be under an AU protection. You should contact an AU, explain you reasons and ask for help.

===How long does it take for a "deleted" place to actually disappear entirely?===
After you made a request to delete an object the system will inform you in what time the place will be deleted on the place page. Usually it takes five days (if removed by a regular user) and couple of hours (if removed by an AU). Between deletion request and actual disappearance of the object, a user can cancel the deletion by clicking on ‘cancel’ button.

===How do I know if one of my places has been deleted?===
You can check your Stats tab in your profile window. Your created places which are deleted will be shown via the counter next to <tt>'''Deleted from them:'''</tt>
===Do deleted places still show up on my list of created places?===
Yes. If someone deleted your places they still will be written in ‘Places and streets created’ line (and ‘Deleted from them’ line as well), but they will be marked as deleted and you won’t get experience point for them.

===How many places can I delete per day/week?===
It depends on your user level. On the first user level you can delete three places in one hour only. UL 2 - ten objects in ~16 minutes, UL3 - twenty objects in ~13 minutes, UL4 - thirty in 5 minutes, UL5+ - eighty in 2 minutes, AUs can delete 200 objects in 90 seconds.

===I found two tags which mark the same place, which one should be kept and which one should be deleted?===
Double-check them to see if they are in fact duplicates. Similarities with titles or polygon sizes does not necessarily mean they are duplicates, one tag may mark one part of the place while another may mark a different part of the same place e.g. a building and its external property or two different objects on the same property.

If you have double-checked the duplicates and concluded they are copies marking the same place, then the oldest tag should be kept (edited and improved if necessary) and the newer tag deleted if all other factors are equal. "if all other factors are equal" means evaluating both tags against each other and determining if the balance of their "weight" or "value" is more or less level. Factors to be considered are:

* creation by registered user or "guest"
* duplication circumstances? (was duplication innocent or intentional?)
* polygon existence
* polygon accuracy/complexity
* description quality
* number of photos (and their relevance & quality)
* number of languages added to the titles and descriptions and the "quality" of those descriptions
* inclusion of child objects if tag is a parent building
* number of relevant comments
* use of address
* use of relevant categories
* building checkbox checked if tag is a building
* use of Wikipedia articles

The decision to judge one tag against another one is not straightforward. Always try to assume good faith and use common-sense to assess the circumstances as this often helps to reach the right decision. If you're still unsure, please seek advice by creating a topic in the [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 Correction support forum].

===If a business, shop, store etc, moves or is shut down, should I delete the defunct place object?===
If the building still exists, and it hasn't been demolished, it should '''not''' be deleted. We recommend you update the place object's article by describing its present function. It is essential you update its title, description, address and category to reflect the change.
===Can I undelete a non-compliant place object and re-purpose/convert it into an acceptable one?===
The practice of salvaging a deleted place object and reassigning its identity is forbidden '''if''' the newer object is:
*situated at a different location from the original
*has a completely different function to the original

All objects must be marked with their own outlines and are treated as individual objects. For example, the place object for a jetty (which has rotted away) cannot be converted into a lake or boat house - it must be deleted (unless the jetty is rebuilt). The lake and boat house must be marked separately with their own place object identities.

Recycling obsolete objects and reusing them may seem desirable but ultimately defeats the object of populating Wikimapia's map and database with unique places and overall place count respectively. The exceptions to this rule are:
*an existing place can be re-purposed within one day of its creation if a user has marked it erroneously
*a deleted place whose deletion reason is invalid can be restored and edited to reflect its current status

The wilful and persistent act of undeleting place objects and recycling them into compliant objects is forbidden. In addition, the premeditated act of abusing the aforementioned exceptions is also forbidden.

===In China many place tags are marked ?????(cn). Should I delete them?===
No, you should not delete them. Seeing such symbols simply means that your computer does not support Chinese symbols.

===Why do deleted objects still show up in Google search results?===
Objects put up for deletion will be removed after a specified time. However, Google will continue to display the deleted/outdated information until they update their own search results to show the latest web pages. This is because Google takes 'snapshots' of web pages it examines and caches (stores) that version as a back-up. The cached version is what Google uses to judge if a page is a good match for your query. Unfortunately, these stored pages may be outdated until they are updated. You can either be patient until Google removes the outdated data or you can contact them [http://support.google.com/websearch/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=164734&ctx=cb&src=cb&cbid=-1lfw27a3ux1tz here].

==History==
===What is an approved revision in the history of place objects?===
A approved revision is an edit which has been considered informative, interesting and accurate by approval of advanced users (AUs). The purpose of approving places is to help AUs save their time and not recheck the same revision repeatedly. After AUs have checked a revision and found it to be correct, they can click the "approve" button and the selected revision shall be marked as approved in the history and in everybody’s watchlists with the label 'This revision is approved' and a green tick icon. If some revisions are already marked with green tick icon it means that AUs have already checked the revision and found it to be correct.

===What does the green check/tick mean in the history of place objects?===
See above.

=Linear Tools=

===Can I add extinct or proposed linear works?===
No. You can only add linear features which exist in reality and (in the case of transport linear features) must be functional as a complete thoroughfare or route for pedestrian and/or vehicular conveyance.

==Roads==

===I cannot add roads===
If you are a new user, it is most likely a temporary limitation has been placed on your ability to use the "Road" tool because your experience level is too low. To increase your experience level, you must first add places to the map with the "Add place" tool or edit previously created objects. Please make sure the places you add are accurate and proper. Once you have gained enough experience with the "Add place" tool, you will be allowed to use the "Road" tool.
The restriction is necessary because the "Road" tool has specialized features that new/inexperienced users find difficult to use properly. Adding roads requires skill and so it is only available to experienced users who are familiar with the use of other tools. Click [[Community#User_levels| here]] for more on experience levels.
If you have suddenly lost the ability to add roads then you will need to create a report topic in the forum [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=4 here] and a bug report [http://wikimapia.org/special_pages/user_reports/?action=list&type=0 here].

===Should I add multiple road segments to mark individual lanes in a road?===
Only if a physical divider is present between those lanes. Otherwise use segment options to set lanes number.

===Can I mark parking lots, airport taxiways and runways with the road tool?===
No you should not, the road tool is specifically designed to mark road types.

===What road type should I use to mark a road?===
Depending on the type of the road (dirt road, courtyard road, street/low traffic, road/high traffic, highway).

===Am I allowed to enter the zip/post code in the title field along with the road name?===
You should really not, however you may include the zip/post codes in the description field.

==Railroads==
This tool allow you to map the railway segments onto the map page. To have more information about the use of this tool, please see [[Tools#Railroads|Railroads]] section

==Rivers==
===Can I add a polygon for a river whose sides are too complex for the riverside feature?===
No. You cannot add polygons for a river since the river tool is designed for this purpose and only it should be used for linear water bodies. Instead, the riverside feature should be shaped accurately as possible to cover the expanse of the complex river.

The only instance where you may add a polygon is for intersections (confluences) or the point where a river drains into a larger water body such as a lake. Be sure to use the correct category(s) for water bodies marked with a polygon.
===Can I add multiple river lines for one river?===
No. You can only add one river line per river. The only instance where you can use more than one river line is if you are marking an intersection or confluence from an existing river line.

==Ferry==

===Can I use the ferry tool to mark rivers and vice versa?===
'''No'''. This tool is only for the mapping of genuine ferry routes. To map river you must use the river tool.
==Edit Summary==

===What is the edit summary section I can see in the edit window of all tags?===

See [http://wikimapia.org/docs/Tools#Edit_Summary here].

===Can I make a comment which has nothing to do with an edit?===

No. You can only make edit summaries.

=Interface=

==Wikimapia Screen==

===How do I use all those things on the Wikimapia screen?===
Click [[User_interface#About_the_Wikimapia_Main_Screen| here]] for answers.

===When I look at place's description page, there is a line near the top that says, for example, "World/xxxxx/yyyyy/zzzzz". What is this telling me?===
This is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breadcrumb_%28navigation%29 breadcrumb] line and shows a list of places according to administrative levels. Please be aware this list is not a precise indication of the place object; it is only to be referred to as an approximation of places near to the place object.

===The breadcrumb navigation is wrong/not showing the correct place name?===
See above.

===What is 'Hotel booking' in the menu under my username?===
‘Hotel booking’ is a useful tool for tourists. If you are planning to visit any specific place in short time, you can find it on the map and click on ‘Hotel booking’ under your username. Afterwards you will see all hotels marked with special icons. This allows you to choose and book a hotel depending on its geographical position. Click on any hotel and see its page on booking.com.

===What is Distance Measure and what can I do with it?===
It is a tool which allows to measure the distance between two points. To do this you need to mark on the map both points or a detailed route from one point to another and the system will calculate its length. Afterwards you may send the link of what you see on the map to your friend by sending URL of the page on the top of your browser.

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===What are those buttons underneath the menu bar?===
Those are [[Tools#Adding_place| Add place]], Distance measure (see previous) and [[User_interface#Zoom_Control.2F_Zoom_Levels| Zoom]].

===What are all those options under the 'Map type' menu?===
Those are different map types that you can choose depending on what you are searching for.

===What are all those options under the 'Categories' menu?===
Those are categories that system offers you on default. If you are searching for a category that is not in the list, you need to type it in ‘Search categories’ bar or find it in ‘Categories hierarchy’ in tools.

===Why is the tooltip (when I hover over a place) not always the same as its title?===
Actually, they should be the same. If they are not, please, [http://wikimapia.org/user/tools/user_reports/ report] about it.

===What do the red dots under the names of places mean?===
Red dot under an object name means that the object is a city.

===What are the icons in some places and what do they mean?===
These are category icons, they are shown even if you do not using category filter. If you want to know their meaning open ‘Rendering of categories’ in ‘tools’ section.

==User Profile/Account==

===Why should I register?===
While you are an unregistered user of Wikimapia you can use a limited amount of tools and options only. Since you are registered you can gain experience points, advance your user level and get access to new tools. Besides, only registered users can post on forum.

===Do you have any advice for new members?===
Yes, you can read them [[Quick_start#Advice_for_new_users| here]].

===It says in my profile that I created 106 places. But I can only count 82. What happened to the other places I've created?===
Apparently they were deleted, so you can find them in ‘Deleted from them’ line.

===Can I see how many places I have deleted?===
In stats section in your profile you can see the list of all your actions including ‘Places requested to be deleted’ and ‘Place deletion requests cancelled’.

===How do I mark my own location? Why should I?===
To mark your location find ‘Choose your location’ at the top of your profile page. Then choose your location by positioning the map and placing the marker. Location may be approximate for privacy. Your location will be visible to other users, so they could figure out where are you from.

===How do I delete a message someone sent me?===
Unfortunately you cannot delete a message, it will stay permanently in your inbox.

===Is there any way I can change my user name? I hate this one!===
This is not an easy task. You really should have thought of this before registering! If you really have a good reason, you must send an e-mail administrators in WikiMapia@gmail.com. They may be able to help you. Otherwise, you have two options: 1) Learn to live with it, or 2) abandon the account and start a new, re-registering.
===Someone has stolen my Wikimapia account and password. What can I do?===
Send e-mail to administrators in WikiMapia@gmail.com. Ask to have your password reset. Remember that the thief may have changed your e-mail, so be prepared to give evidence that you really are the original owner of the account. And be ready to apologize for who the thief might have offended
===I don't want to be part of Wikimapia any more. How do I delete my account?===
Unfortunately you cannot delete your account, alternatively you may want to change your password to something you will not be able to remember easily or you can stop visiting Wikimapia altogether which is even more easier.

==Place Search==

===How do I search for something?===
Type the name of the place you're looking for in the search box in the Wikimapia Menu Bar at the top of your screen, and press the <tt>'''Search'''</tt> button. A list results matching your query shall be returned in the sidebar. You can also tailor your searches by location or coordinates by choosing the respective tabs underneath the search box in the sidebar.
===How can I use Wikimapia to search for hotels on my travels?===
There are three ways to search for hotels:
*Type the name of a hotel or simply type "hotel" in the search box and click the button with the search icon
*Type "hotel" in the category search box and select "hotel" in the dropdown suggestion list
*Under your username, select "Extras" and then "Hotel booking"

==Categories==

===What are Categories?===
Category filter is a tool that allows you to search for places of one type (ie. bars, hospitals, etc) by their category.

===How do I search for something?===
You just need to hover over ‘Categories’ on the top menu and either choose the category you are looking for (if its shown) or search it in ‘Search categories’ bar. Then you’ll see that all the places on the map that fit your category will we have red marks. To quit a category search click ‘cancel’ on the bottom of the map.

===How can I find, for example, theaters in one city?===
See previous
===What categories should I use if the place object's function changes?===
Always use the category which best describes the primary function of the place object. For example, where the following occurs:

* A house is bought by a banking company and turned into a bank
* A shop moves into an air raid shelter
* An old mansion is converted into a museum

You would do the following:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Old place object function !! New place object function !! Old category (to be removed)!! New category
|-
| <center>House</center> || <center>Bank</center> || <center>[house]</center> || <center>[bank]</center>
|-
| <center>Air raid shelter</center> || <center>Shop</center> || <center>[air raid shelter]</center> || <center>[shop / store]</center>
|-
| <center>Old mansion</center> || <center>Museum</center> || <center>[manor / mansion / villa]</center> || <center>[museum]</center>
|}

===Can I use a special category to alter a place object visually?===
See [http://wikimapia.org/docs/User_interface#Important_notes here].

= User Tools =

==Watchlists==

===How do I create a watchlist?===
To create a watchlist go to [http://wikimapia.org/#show=/user/tools/ Tools] click on watchlist then click add, outline the area you wish to watch, enter a name and click save. You can navigate back to see your watchlist's this way.

===Is there a limit to the number of watchlist's I can create?===
No, there is not limit to the number of watchlist's you can create.

=Community=

==Forum==

===When can I join in the forum discussions?===
As soon as you are registered.
===Why am I not able to post into the forum?===
Every regular user can post into the forum. If you can not then you are either an unregistered user or you were banned on forum for [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=7521 guidelines of Wikimapia forum] violation.

===Should I ask a question anywhere in the forum, or should I start a new topic? ===
If there is already a topic that refers to your question, you can post your question there. You should start a new thread only if there is no topic alike. Remember: Off-topic posts may be deleted by moderators.
===How can I make sure that someone sees my posting in the forum? (should I post it in all sections?) ===
There is no way to '''guarantee''' that someone will certainly see your posting, but new postings usually appear on the top of the forum page, so users '''might''' see them.
===I posted a message in the forum, but I have changed my mind. Can/should I delete it? ===
You can delete your message only during a short period of time after posting. In other situation you can not delete your messages, only [[Community#Forum_moderators| forum moderators]] have such power. So you can contact one of them and explain the reason why your message needs to be deleted.

===I added a photo to my profile, but my forum posting still shows "no foto"? ===
Wait for a while. It may take some time.
===I remember seeing something discussed in the forum last week, but now I can't find it. Is it possible to find it again? ===
On such a case there is a search bar at the top right corner of the forum page.

===Why do forum messages always run off the right side of my screen?===
The forum is designed for a screen resolution of 1024x768 or higher. If yours is set to less than this, the forum display will be wider than your screen.

===How can I make a text bold, italicize or underline it?===
You will have to use square brackets [][/]

*for bold: [b]text[/b]
*to italicize: [i]text[/i]
*to underline: [u]text[/u]

===How to embed images?===
to embed image: [img]url goes here[/img]

==Other Users==

===How do I find out where another user lives===
If a user marked his\her location you may figure out where is he\she from. Otherwise, you need to ask directly to the user, but be ready for a disappointment, since many users prefer to keep your privacy.

===How can I contact another user?===
Find it (a) in the forum or on a map of users, or the link somewhere that he (a) has described or discussed. Click on your username. This will open the user profile that you want to contact. Click "send message to this user", type your message in the text box and click the "send message". The message you sent is shown above a new text box empty. That's it: do not click the button "send message" again. If you have already sent a message to this user, you name it (a) will be on your list of contacts: open your profile, click on "Messages", find the desired user name and proceed from there.
===How do I contact a user if I only know his username?===
You can find him/her by rank. Find 'Users rank' in a 'tools' section in your profile. In the window that opens, there is a search field 'Search username'. Enter the user name and click 'search'. Note that the name must exactly match the user (no matter, however, if the letters are uppercase or lowercase). If you have trouble finding it, you can ask for help from other users in the forum. Maybe some of us may find the desired user.

===How can I find out the email address linked to a user account?===
You can not. This information is private. You will not find any e-mail here. The only way is to ask the user, by sending him a message.
===I have a disagreement with another user. What should I do?===
Bring the items to the forum. We will mediate the "ceasefire" between you and another user.
===Someone keeps editing my places!===
If you have a dispute, please notify the fellow user and moderators in the [http://wikimapia.org/forum/index.php Wikimapia Forum]. They'll try to resolve issues, but only if parties are willing to discuss their sides of the issue accurate and fairly.

===What is a sockpuppet?===
English Wikipedia page says: "sockpuppet is an online identity used in order to deceive the other members of a virtual community. In its initial use, a "sockpuppet" was a false identity through which a member of a community on the Internet manifests itself while pretending that it does not, as does a puppeteer manipulating a puppet. In WikiMapia, a "sockpuppet" is someone who has a second account.

===Is it acceptable to have a sockpuppet?===
For most users, no. However, there are users who have higher levels "sockpuppets" for experiments. They are useful in this regard.

==User Levels==

===What is the difference between user levels?===
The higher user level you are the more tools and options are available for you.

===What are the advantages & responsibilities of being an advanced user?===
Receiving Advanced User Status will grant you access to following tools and privileges:
#Ban tool
#Protection
#Deletion/restoration of comments
#Faster object deletion
#Up to 2.500 points per polygon
#The ability to vote on AU's promotion

Being an Advanced User means you need to look after the map. For example, coordinate and encourage users, help new users, arrange debates, keep track of changes on the map, i. e. editing or deleting objects and comments, set temporary protection on objects in case of edit wars.

===How do I become an advanced user?===

There is no a defined formula for becoming an AU. Just contribute to Wikimapia and your efforts will be noted. In practice, recommendations are given of possible AU forum and if there is a consensus, so administrators can choose to promote you. These recommendations are based on the overall quality of their contributions, their visibility in the Forum and its suitability to the ideals of WikiMapia.

===Will a high rank qualify me to become an advanced user?===
A high rank itself can not make you an advanced user. Though the more you contribute to Wikimapia the higher is you rank, so the closer the moment that you may be offered to become an advanced user..
===How many places do I have to mark to become an advanced user?===
All these questions have the same answer: There is no magic number you need to achieve because the promotion AU is a manual process done by administrators, and this is not automatic, regardless of what numbers you have.

===How many good votes do I need to become an advanced user?===
See previous
===How long should one be a regular user to become an advanced user?===
See previous
===Why is my account marked as limited/banned?===
If you were banned you’ll get a notification message, that explains the reasons and proofs of your ban. In addition, you’ll see a red window on the right of your profile page that notifies you about the reasons and details of limitation.

===How can I tell what user level a user is?===
In profile of every user there is a number of his user level.

===Can a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sockpuppet_%28Internet%29 sockpuppet] (clone) account apply for AU status?===
No, it cannot. Only a personal account (one account per individual) can apply for AU status if it is eligible for application. This is not applicable to separate accounts belonging to different individuals who live in the same household or use the same IP address.

===Can advanced user test accounts apply for AU status?===
It is strictly forbidden for Advanced user duplicate accounts (openly declared for test purposes) to apply for promotion.

==Vandalism==

===What is vandalism?===
Deliberate actions aimed to corrupt information.
Vandalism can take many forms. For example: removing correct, useful information from place tags, or adding false or offensive information. Deleting correct and useful tags, moving tags away from their correct locations, adding offensive photos, adding/re-shaping polygons so that they depict nonsensical/obscene shapes and replacing a place tag's description with one in a different language (instead of adding the new language), '''deliberately''' creating duplicate place tags, all constitute vandalism. Disrupting the forum is also considered vandalism.

===My place tag has been vandalised. What should I do?===

Post a message with the details in the section [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=f802b804ce555a2827b8ac22ae804645 User behaviour and vandalism] Forum WikiMapia. We're here to help.

===How can I revert the tag to the state before it was vandalised?===
Find ‘History’ in ’menu’ in place tag, find the revision that you think is a vandalism and click ‘Undo this revision’.

===How do restore a vandalized description to what it used to be?===
See previous

===Is is possible to protect articles that are vandalized often?===

Yes. Advanced User can "semiprotect" a place. If you want a place to be semi-protected, then send a request in the section [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=f802b804ce555a2827b8ac22ae804645 Correction support] forum.

==Banning==

===What is a ban?===
A limitation caused by disregarding, violation or misinterpretation of the rules.

===If I am banned and believe that I do not deserve it, What can I do?===
Restrictions and banning are applicable to users who infringe Wikimapia's policies. Read [[About_Wikimapia#Policies| the policies]] and make sure that you didn't violate any of them. If not, contact an AU and explain your reasons. AUs have the power to ban and unblock users, so he/she might help you.

===How can I report a bad user so that he/she is banned quickly?===
You should contact an AU and explain your reasons. AUs have the power to ban users, so he/she might help you.

==Voting==

===Why should I vote for a user?===
You should vote for a user if you want to provide a positive feedback about his/her contributions to Wikimapia, to encourage a user.
===How do I vote for a user?===
If you have 2+ user level you can vote for other users. Click on a user profile page, click on ‘votes about user’ and you’ll see a green voting form above a list of users who have already voted for a user.

===When can I start to vote for people?===
As soon as you are 2+ level
===Is there a reason I can't vote for users?===
No, there is no such a reason. You can freely vote for a user if you want.
===Is it proper to ask for votes?===
No. Voting for someone means you want to provide a positive feedback about users contributions to Wikimapia. So asking for votes is poor behavior.
===How can I get more votes?===
The more valuable places and useful information you add the more people would like to vote for you
===Someone gave me a good vote. Should I do the same for her/him?===
If you find that user deserving a good vote for his efforts on Wikimapia. If not - do not vote for a user only just to thank him for his good vote for u.
===How do I remove an unwanted vote?===
You may delete an unwanted vote if open the list of users, who voted for you, in your profile.

===Someone said I voted too frequently. Is there a limit?===
No there is no such a limit. However it is considered bad etiquette to give votes to others just to receive more yourself, only vote for user if you feel they do good work.

===Should I give a good vote to a user who is No.1 in the ranking system?===
No this is not necessary. The ranking system calculates a user's rank based on the quantity of his/her contributions. The ranking system does not calculate quality and therefore it is undesirable and illogical to give votes based on the assumption 'quantity equals quality' because it is impossible to determine quality without meticulous scrutiny. You may use your votes freely, but be aware that voting without due consideration or simply abusing the voting system shall affect your reputation and credibility.

Tip: Always judge the merits of a user's work, not the frequency.

=Error Messages=

==="Sorry, you are doing many actions in a short period of time, please wait a while and retry your action"===
There is a limit on similar actions that a user can do within a certain period of time (i.e. a newly registered user can only delete three places in an hour).

==="Too long polygon"===
There are limitations on the total number of polygon dots you can add depending on your user level:

*'''Level 0 users''': 200 dots, ~31.64 km²
*'''Level 1-8 users''': 500 dots, ~244.14 km²
*'''Advanced users''': 2,500 dots, ~996,006 km²

==="Too big polygon"===
See previous.

==="You cannot change your vote, you started vote, you may only completely unset it"===
This message belongs to a defunct system for ban voting therefore it should not appear. If it does appear, please create a report topic in the forum [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=4 here] and the bug reports list [http://wikimapia.org/special_pages/user_reports/?action=list&type=0&order=edit_date__desc here]

The message used to indicate that a ban initiator could not unset his/her vote if others voted after him/her. This restrictive procedure was necessary to stop a ban initiator from withdrawing him/herself from a ban he/she was responsible for starting.

==="You must remove the child objects before deleting the object"===
This message means you can not delete an object as there are child objects that refer to it. You need to delete them first.

==="Wikimapia has just updated! Please reload the page or press shift + ctrl R in order to apply fixes and enjoy new features"===
This message means that Admins have just made some changes in Wikimapia, so you need to reload the page to see the updated version of Wikimapia.

=External=

===Can I see Wikimapia places on Google Earth?===
Yes. You can download Wikimapia layer on Google Earth.

===Can I place part of the map on my own web page?===

Yes! Find the screen you want to place on your page. Place your mouse over "WikiMapia" in the upper left corner and select "Map on your page" A popup window will appear with the corners of a rectangle. Just push the corners of the rectangle to resize the box and then copy the html code that is shown and paste it into your page.

===Can I use Wikimapia with a GPS device?===
No, unfortunately this feature is not available yet.

===What browser do you recommend to use with Wikimapia?===

Any modern one, Google Chrome, Firefox 3.6+, IE9+, Opera, Safari.

===How do I make a jpeg or bmp shot of specific part of the map?===
First, check the licence of satellite photos provider, then capture the screen and transfer the picture into whatever format you need.

===I want to send a Wikimapia page to a friend. How do I do that?===
If you want to send a link to a specific area of Wikimapia map use URL of the page on the top of your browser.
===I clicked a Wikimapia link that someone gave me. Why am I seeing all place descriptions in Spanish now?===

The person who sent you the link used Spanish as their language. Place your mouse over "WikiMapia" and select "Change language". Select the language you want.

===How can I print the map with the names of the locations (without using another application to overlay the points and names)?===

The best you can do is capture the screen and print it.

=Advertising=

===Can I advertise a place in Wikimapia?===
See [http://wikimapia.org/docs/About_Wikimapia#Advertising here]
===I own a business. Can I tag it?===
Yes, you can tag it. You can give factual information: company name, address, what you do or sell, how long has the company, a link to its website, that sort of thing. You should not include promotional material ("the best in town", "good prices", prices in general ...), that would '''be considered propaganda'''. On the other hand, you can say: "See my website for availability and prices."
===What is the policy on advertising land for sale?===
The advertising of land for sale is not allowed under any circumstances. This means it is forbidden to advertise using Wikimapia's map tools, description and comments sections of place/linear objects, the Forum, the Blog or any other intellectual property belonging to Wikimapia.

However, Wikimapia allows advertising through its [http://wikimapia.org/ads Ad] service. Please be aware that it is subject to [http://wikimapia.org/ads/help/advertising_requirements conditions].

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User interface

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{{Navbox user guide}}

When opening Wikimapia you see the default page of the site with the map and menu on the top. The interface of the site is quite clear, though it has its peculiarities.

== About the Wikimapia Main Screen ==
This is a description of the features you can see and which are available from the main screen.

1. At the very top, your browser's title bar shows the Wikimapia motto "Let's describe the whole world!".

2. If you have the browser's address bar displayed it shows the latitude and longitude (#lat=49.009276&lon=2.548485) as well as some other stuff.

3. In the main window you can see a view of the world. These are satellite images, sometimes aerial photography, and sometimes no image at all (close-ups over the oceans, for example). The images are supplied by Google and are in fact the same images as are used by Google Maps. Wikimapia has NO control over their quality or their age. That bears repeating: Wikimapia has NO control over the quality of the satellite images or how old they are. Google does update their images periodically, but they do so on their own schedule and when they see fit.

4. You will also see country names, and (at higher zoom level) city names overlaid on the satellite image. These are also supplied 100% by Google, not Wikimapia.

5. At higher zoom levels there are rectangular boxes (place tags) on top of the satellite images. These tooltips show places titles, and (if it exists) their polygonal shape. These place tags belong to Wikimapia and have been created by Wikimapians like you and me. If you click on the tooltip, you can look at its contents: a description, maybe a photo, a Wikipedia link, and people's comments - in one or more language pages. And according to wiki principles, if you see something incorrect or you want to expand on it, you can edit it. You can read more about what should be in a place tag in the section [[Tools#Adding_places| Adding Places]] in this Documentation.

6. Along the top edge there are four items in bold red font: Edit map, Map type, Categories, and code of two letters - abbreviation for language. If you have registered and logged in you will also see your username.

6a. "Edit map" is a menu, containing Add place and Transport (means linear features) road, railroad, ferry, river.

6b. "Map type" determines how you see Wikimapia map. Click [[User_interface#Map_type|here]] for details.

6c. [[User_interface#Categories |Categories]].

6d."Your user name" is a link to your own user profile. You can read about this in [[User_profile/account|User profile]] section of this manual.

6e. EN (or other ISO code) - language of your interface

7. Near the left-hand edge there is a zoom tool (click the [+] or [-] boxes, click along the bar, or drag the slider), but you can also change the zoom level with the wheel on your mouse. Above the zoom tool is a navigation tool for moving east, west, north or south, and you can also click and drag the map itself. If you double-click on an empty (un-tagged) spot the screen view will be recentered to that location.

You can also use the following keyboard shortcuts to zoom and pan (just remember to click on the map first to activate them):
+ zooms in, - zooms out, the 4 arrow keys pan in their direction, Home pans one screen west, End pans one screen east, PgUp pans one screen north and PgDn pans one screen south.

All these navigation commands are the same as you have in Google Maps.

8. At the top right corner there is a gray input box and a red "search" button. Please the [[User_interface#Search|Searching]] section of this manual.

9. At the bottom left of the screen is the word Google, which provides a link to Google Maps for this location.

10. At the bottom right of the screen there is a "Terms of Use" link to Google Maps Terms and Conditions, where you can read the basic legal rules that we have to operate under, and “Wikimapia CC-By-SA” link, that tells about Wikimapia terms reference and Creative Commons license.

== Edit map ==
This is where it all starts, to add a place on the map, select 'Add place'. To draw linear features on the map is also situated here, you can select [[Tools#Linear_features| Road, Railroad, Ferry or River]] from this list.

== Map type ==
As a registered user there are ten map layers to choose from they are:

* Map - Wikimapia map layer
Viewing this answers many of the questions one might have about how to map features shown on the satellite imagery. When beta was introduced, Wikimapia administration provided two comprehensive examples: [http://wikimapia.org/beta/#lat=47.0214613&lon=28.8525009&z=13&l=0&m=w&v=1] & [http://wikimapia.org/beta/#lat=56.9538798&lon=24.119947&z=16&l=0&m=w&v=1]

'''''The colours used on the map layer include the following (square brackets denote categories):'''''
{| class="wikitable"
| Blue with border || [lake], [water]
|-
| Blue without border || [river], river drawing
|-
| Blue dotted line || ferry line drawing
|-
| Green with border || not used
|-
| Green without border || [park], [garden]
|-
| Light-grey without border || [village], [city], [town]
|-
| Light-grey with border || other ordinary tags
|-
| Dark-grey with border || [building]
|-
| Dark-grey without border || not used
|-
| White background || land
|-
| White without border || [island]
|-
| Black/white || Railroad drawing
|-
| Yellow || Road drawing
|-
| Pale-yellow || Tunnels in road drawing
|-
| Invisible with border || [draw only border]
|-
| Invisible without border || [invisible]
|}

* Satellite - Google's satellite imagery with Wikimapia's places, roads, railways and rivers superimposed. Excludes places without polygons from Wikimapia Classic (see "Satellite + old places" below).

* Satellite + Old places (rectangular tags without polygon outlines )
Due to a change in Wikimapia's service, all place tags without polygon outlines are not visible in the default view of the newer system. However, the older place tags are still viewable as squares and rectangles in the 'Satellite + old places' map view and the 'Wikimapia Classic' map view.
Before adding a place tag please choose 'Satellite + old places' as your main map view for place tagging. Click on 'Map type' > 'Satellite + old places'. The 'Satellite + old places' map view will show places that are already marked. If you find an older place tag, please convert it by clicking "Add outline" under the square/rectangle. Do not duplicate an existing place tag.

'''Alternative sources'''

* Google Map - Google's map layer.

* Google Hybrid - Google's satellite imagery with Google roads and Google place names superimposed.

* Google Satellite - The raw Google satellite imagery with nothing superimposed.

* Google Terrain - Google's terrain layer shows contours, shaded relief, Google place names and major rivers.

* Google Panoramio - Google's satellite imagery photographs from Google [http://www.panoramio.com/ Panoramio] superimposed.

* Openstreetmap

'''Other'''

* Deleted Places

* Wikimapia Classic

'''''It should be noted that unregistered users do not have access to the 'Deleted Places' layer.'''''

'''Notes'''
* Places, roads, railways, ferries, rivers and terrain can be added to any of the map types.
* ''Google satellite'' is useful if you temporarily need an uncluttered view eg in the middle of mapping a place, road, etc some detail is obscured by other mapped features.

== Categories ==

=== What are categories ===

Categories are words or short phrases that are used to describe a place in some manner. Categories classify place objects according to their place type or function. You can add one or a few categories to any place tag. Categories enrich place objects visually by displaying icons and/or different polygon colours.

=== What are categories for ===

The main thing, some would even say the only thing, that categories are for is to enable us to filter for places. In other words, to '''show their locations on the map'''. Do you want to see where the schools are? where the train stations are? where the churches / museums / gas stations / hospitals / police stations / fire stations / cemeteries / hotels / restaurants / whatever are? Wikimapia has the answer!

=== How do we interact with categories? ===
# We see them on a place tag's info page (and we find them in Google's search results).
# We can add or delete them to a place tag. This helps in describing the place, but should not replace writing something in the <tt>description</tt> field.
# We can filter for them. Using the dropdown menu on the main screen, select one of the displayed categories or enter a word in the search box at its top to find others, and the locations of places with this category will be shown with a red dot on the map.
# They can give information about how to draw the place on the map layer, i. e. 'draw only border' or 'invisible' categories (see below). Some categories also imply a specific color in the map layer.

=== Special categories ===
There are some special categories that can not only help to determine the type of the object, but also can give information about how to draw the place on the map layer.
# invisible - this category is applied in case of adding a large object like a block or a district that has a lot of nested objects, so the object won’t be shown on default site mode not to complicate the map, but it will be highlighted when you hover over it. The other occasion where this category is applied is when tagging objects that is underground such as tunnel, underground station or understand car park.
# draw only border - this category is very much alike with the previous, but the objects from this category are shown as perimeters without color fill.
# lake, river, water - objects with polygons filled with blue color
# park, garden - polygons are filled with green color
# town, village, city - light grey polygon
# do not draw title - objects without a title, it is useful when drawing a forest or a field, because they often just don’t have any names, though you can still type just ‘forest’ or ‘field’ and it will be shown in a tooltip when hover your mouse over the object.
# historical layer / disappeared object - special category for those objects that do not exist anymore in reality. Using this filter allows you to explore how the area looked like in the past. In most cases non-existent places should be deleted from the map, as their tags do not have any up-to-date valuable information (ex, if a cafe moved from the mall, the tag should be deleted). But if an object seem interesting/important, then it’s better to move it to ‘historical layer’ category.

'''Historical layer criteria''':

1. places where pieces of political, military or social history have been preserved.

2. places that have recognized with the official national historic site status.

3. places that are of local, regional, or national significance.

=== History or Why are there so many crazy categories? ===

In the beginning there were no categories. Instead there was a field called "keywords" that people could write into. The idea was that they would write useful keywords, like "school" and "airport", but instead many people simply copied the place title or wrote comments like
"we got married in this church". If the writer was French, they wrote in French ("nous nous sommes mariés dans cette église"), if German, then in German ("wir wurden in dieser Kirche geheiratet"). Then categories were created, and it was decided to build the initial category database from the keywords. In most cases the categories created were assumed to be in English. So we had categories for school and airport, but also many like: got, married, this, church, nous, sommes, maries, dans, cette, eglise, wir, wurden, dieser, kirche, geheiratet. We got some useful categories, but also quite a lot that were less than useful. In addition, we had words from different languages that all meant the same thing (church, eglise, kirche) that were assigned separate categories in English.

There was also a period when it was really easy to choose the most popular categories, just by clicking in some boxes on the edit screen. Unfortunately, many people thought they could make their creations more popular by choosing all these categories, so they did. The real result, of course, is that when we now find places categorized with all of [village], [school], [city], [restaurant], [park], [hospital], etc. everyone just says "nonsense".

=== Deleting categories from places ===

You must realize that every category was added to a place for a reason. The reason may be silly, or as a result of a misunderstanding, or as a joke, or it was inherited from the original keywords, for example. But there is always a reason. If you want to delete a category and you understand the reason for it being there, then go ahead and delete it. If, however, you do not understand the reason, then please take a few moments to think about this some more before you destroy someone's work.

=== Other "Categories" info ===

* If the search function in the main screen's "Categories" menu doesn't show enough results, you can find more using the "Tools | Categories hierarchy" page (accessible from the dropdown menu under your login name). This is for searching the category hierarchy tree, so you can also see parent and child relationships here. Note that this search function returns results in all languages, not just the one you are using.

* When filtering for a category that has many associated places, then displaying them all, especially at the "whole world" zoom level, is not feasible, so only the 100 largest are shown. If you zoom in a bit, a different 100 may be shown, depending on the area you have on your screen. Similarly, if you delete one of the 100, the previously 101'st biggest will now be shown.

* A category can be translated into any of the supported languages, so that (for example) Russian users see category words that are meaningful to them.

* A category can have parent, child and synonym (sibling) categories.

* A category has a description field. When you are in 'filtering' mode, click on the category name at the bottom of the screen to see its description and its parent/child categories. If you are unsure of what the category means, this is the place to look for an explanation.

* You can read more in-depth information on the [[Community#Categories_moderators| Categories for Category Moderators]] page.

== User profile ==
Your account/profile is also the place where you can see how many places you have created, how many you have edited, how many comments you have made. You can vote for other users: give them a good vote if you like what they have done, and where you can get feedback on what others think about your own work.

You can access your profile by simply hovering over on your username at the top menu and clicking 'profile'.

== Language selection ==
This gives you the option to change the interface language. It also changes the preferred place description, map labels and tooltip language.

== Search ==
There are three things you can do with Wikimapia Search: you can search for places (the default), you can search for cities, and you can find locations via their geographic coordinates (longitude and latitude). All search functions are accessed via the text box and red Search button at the top right of the main Wikimapia screen. Just type one or more keywords into the box and click on Search. Your search results will be displayed in the window that opens, and you can then click on one of those, or check the next page of results if there are more.

The search results are presented in order of their distance from the map location you currently have on screen, although sometimes a few major cities are placed at the very top if they match what you searched for.

If you enter two or more search terms, you will find results where ALL those terms are present, so if you search for Santa Monica this means you will find locations where Santa AND Monica are present. It is not possible to search for places with Santa OR Monica. Nor is it possible to search for the entire string "Santa Monica", the quote signs are simply ignored and the results will be the same as if you entered Santa Monica (or Monica Santa). Capitalization is not important either, Monica and mOnIcA will produce the same results.

If you know the longitude and latitude of some place you can use Search to go directly there. Just enter the coordinates in the search box and then click on the "Go to this location:" that comes up. You can enter the coordinates as either decimals or degrees, minutes, seconds; so "50.5" and "50 30" are equivalent. The one thing you MUST include is the letters E/W and N/S after the numerical part, to specify whether it is East or West, and North or South. Two examples that are equivalent:

'''74.044w 40.689n'''

'''40 41 21 North 74 2 39 WEST'''

== Zoom Control/ Zoom Levels ==
'''Zoom''' or '''Zooming''' is a basic feature of interactive maps. On the upper left side of Wikimapia's display is a set of boxes with arrows (for scrolling), and below that is a slide bar with a plus symbol [+] at the top and a minus symbol [-] at the bottom. By clicking on the plus symbol [+], you can magnify the view by a factor of two. By clicking on the minus symbol [-], you can pull out by a factor of two.

If you want to jump to a higher or lower zoom level faster, you can click directly on the hatch marks on the slide bar. If your mouse has a mouse wheel, you can also zoom in and out with it; unlike the slide bar, which zooms in and out from the cross hair at center of the screen, zooming with the mouse wheel is centered on your cursor. Double-clicking on the map only re-centers the map on that point, unlike Google's interface, where double-clicking zooms in.

'''Zoom Levels'''
----
Wikimapia follows Google's zoom system, which runs from zoom level 0, which is so far out that the world appears multiple times, to zoom level 23, which is so close one can make out individual tree leaves. The zoom level or zoom number is displayed in the url (the web address) at the top of your browser. For example, in [http://www.wikimapia.org/#lat=36.8835339&lon=30.6899643&z=13&l=0&m=a this view of the city of Antalya] in Turkey, your url should read <tt><nowiki>http://www.wikimapia.org/</nowiki>#lat=36.8835339&lon=30.6899643&z=13&l=0&m=a</tt>. After the latitude and longitude numbers, the zoom level is given after <tt>z=</tt> (in this example, <tt>z=13</tt>). 
Place polygons appear(glow yellow) on mouse-over, only if the zoom level is low enough to allow the entire polygon (rectangle in the old wikimapia) to fit in a full screen window, even if only a part of it is showing at the edge of the screen. So if a place does not glow on mouse-over, you might need to zoom-out.

== Coordinates ==
== Wikimapia's URL ==
Advanced users may occasionally find it useful to know how to decode the variables in '''Wikimapia's URL'''.

'''Primary URL'''
----

An example Wikimapia URL is http://wikimapia.org/#lat=53.9560855&lon=-1.9335937&z=3&l=0&m=a&v=2. The purpose of each of the variables is:

{| class="wikitable"
! Variable !! Purpose
|-
| lat= || The latitude of the centre cross in decimal degrees
|-
| lon= || The longitude of the centre cross in decimal degrees
|-
| z= || The [[zoom level]]. The closest available tends to be the range z=14 to z=18 but there are exceptions such as the oceans or major cities.
|-
| l= || A numerical id for the language
|-
| m= || The map type: w=Wikimapia map, b=Satellite/Satellite + old places, m=Google map, h=Google hybrid, s=Google satellite, t=Google terrain), a= automatic (deprecated in beta).
|-
| v= || The option selected in the view menu: 0=All places, 1=No places, 2=All places, 3=User map, 5=Roads view (deprecated in beta), 4=Deleted places, 6=Roads edit (will not be activated just by linking).
|-
| search= || Some text to place in the search window (and search on).
|-
| show= || An internal document to be displayed.
|-
|}

Note: In most cases, the URL includes the '#' sign. If this is the case and you only change something to the right of the #, you need to refresh the page after having made your modification and hitting enter. The '#' actually points to an "anchor" named like what follows it inside the page. Despite the fact that this anchor does not really exist, the browser "believes" that it has to stay at the same page.

'''Geotools URL'''
----

Take as an example: http://wikimapia.org/#lat=-15.7747435&lon=-47.9143596&z=16&l=9&m=a&v=2&gz=0;-479177713;-157770563;29611;0;0;1033;0;58439

The parameters before "&gz=" are a regular Wikimapia URL as described above.

The parameters following "&gz=" are:
# type (0=distance measure; 1=area measure)
# longitude of origin point (the westernmost longitude of all your points)
# latitude of origin point (the southernmost latitude of all your points)
# degrees longitude between 1st point and origin
# degrees latitude between 1st point and origin
# degrees longitude between 2nd point and origin
# degrees latitude between 2nd point and origin
# degrees longitude between 3rd point and origin
# degrees latitude between 3rd point and origin
# etc.

Notes:
* The degree parameters should be read as if they have 7 decimal places. For example, 109899353 is really 10.9899353.
* The origin may not be a point in your geotools measurement list since its longitude and latitude may come from different points in your list. The reason for using this point as the origin may be so that all location offsets from it are guaranteed to be positive.
* The order of the position entries is different to the lat/long in the URL. This is probably because in a graph a position is usually indicated by (x,y), ie a horizontal (x) and vertical (y) pair.

'''Place URL'''
----
Places in Wikimapia have internal id numbers like an SSN, starting at 1. For instance, place #1 is a supermarket in a southern suburb of Moscow: http://wikimapia.org/1/Auchan-Kommunarka-hypermarket . You can also shorten this to just http://wikimapia.org/1/ if the title is not desired. Since no lat/long is provided in the URL, the page will show up with a small satellite image of the place in red and you can click on the red place to see the regular wiki page and the satellite image centered on that place and zoomed appropriately.
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2012-11-09T17:26:27Z

Teresa: /* 關于維基衛星地圖 */

'''本文檔是維基衛星地圖的介紹和如何使用維基衛星地圖的各項功能的官方參考手冊簡介。'''

您可以在下面看到文檔章節的鏈接。點擊其中任何鏈接將會帶你到各自有關的部分。

=[[Quick start/cn|快速啟動]]=
([[快速啟動#對新用戶的建議|對新用戶的建議]], [[快速啟動#地圖探索|地圖探索]], [[快速啟動#添加地點|添加地點]])

=[[關于維基衛星地圖]]=
維基維星地圖是一個開放的內容合作測繪的工程，旨在標誌著在世界上的所有地理對象和提供的有用的描述。它結合了一個wiki系統的交互式網絡地圖。註冊用戶和客人都已經標記超過19,000,000對象而且數量不斷在增長。目前超過150萬人加入了維基維星地圖的社區。所有用戶添加的內容可以重新使用在Creative Commons license Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0.許可下共享。

== 維基衛星地圖的目標 ==
'''維基衛星地圖是一個可編輯的互動式地圖。維基衛星地圖的目標是創建和維護一個自由的，完整的，多語言和最新的地圖。維基衛星地圖打算包含有關地球上的每個地方的詳細的資訊。'''

=[[Tools]]=
([[Tools#Editing_the_map|Editing the map]], [[Tools#Watchlist|Watchlist]], [[Tools#Status_grid|Status grid]], [[Tools#Map_shift|Map shift]], [[Tools#Reports_list:_Bug.2Ffeatures|Reports list: Bug/features]], [[Tools#Interface_translation|Interface translation]])
=[[User interface]]=
([[User_interface#About_the_Wikimapia_Main_Screen|About the Wikimapia Main Screen]], [[User_interface#Edit_map|Edit map]], [[User_interface#Map_type|Map type]], [[User_interface#Categories|Categories]], [[User_interface#User_profile|User profile]], [[User_interface#Language_selection|Language selection]], [[User_interface#Search|Search]], [[User_interface#Zoom_Control.2F_Zoom_Levels|Zoom Control/ Zoom Levels]], [[User_interface#Coordinates|Coordinates]], [[User_interface#Wikimapia.27s_URL|Wikimapia's URL]])
=[[User profile/account]]=
([[User_profile/account#Profile|Profile]], [[User_profile/account#Messages|Messages]], [[User_profile/account#Awards|Awards]], [[User_profile/account#Stats|Stats]], [[User_profile/account#Tools|Tools]])
=[[Community]]=
([[Community#User_levels|User levels]], [[Community#Awards|Awards]], [[Community#Voting|Voting]], [[Community#Special_roles|Special roles]], [[Community#Forum|Forum]], [[Community#Collaborations|Collaborations]])
=[[Help/FAQ]]=
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Quick start/cn

2012-11-05T20:59:39Z

Teresa: /* 更多 */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}
這頁是為那些想要直接進入維基衛星地圖的。在這里你可以找到一些建議和一個簡單的手冊進入主要的維基衛星地圖的功能 - 探索地圖和添加地點。
雖然維基衛星地圖有很多其它功能，添加地點是一個新用戶第一次使用時會用的一個功能。此外，有一些功能，如添加線性特征只適用于2+[[社群#|用戶等級]]。有關維基衛星地圖的詳細功能的信息請閱讀[[工具頁]]節。

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=== 對新用戶的建議 ===

1. 要理解維基衛星地圖並不是複雜的事情，您可以在使用過程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，請仔細閱讀此說明書。(你不需要記住它，但你會看到它説明在這裡包括哪些主題) 亦不需要害怕去問有經驗的用戶尋求幫助。使用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/論壇/index.php 論壇]來溝通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，標題，描述等）的所有信息必須是準確的，有用的和有組織的。請記住，創建地點的數目額並不重要，創建越來越多的地點，不應該是你的目標。更為重要的是你創建的地點（標籤）具有品質，這將會增加別人的興趣，而連帶有助於人們了解這世界的各地方。

3. 你應要熟悉[[關於維基衛星地圖#方針|維基衛星地圖方針和指導]]，你會知道或意識到一些不愉快的情況，例如因為不小心或無意違反規則而令到你的帳戶被禁，或知道在什麼情況下你的標籤會被刪除。

4. 三思之後才而進行編輯或刪除由其他用戶創建的地點。別人添加了一個地點，他必然有他編輯的理由和其使用方式，如果你要編輯或刪除這個標籤，事先要準備好你的爭論和參考官方手冊文檔。如果你有任何疑問，我們建議你首先向該使用者發送一個信息，提出你的疑問。

5. 要有耐心，作個好用戶，肯和其他維基衛星地圖用戶合作。請記住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社區和你的國家。請盡量給他們一個良好的印象。

=== 地圖探索 ===
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

維基衛星地圖提供了大量的資料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以選擇如何查看地圖，不同的地圖類型，可以給您不同的意見和資訊。看[[用戶界面#地圖型式|地圖型式]]詳細資訊。

*您可以搜索一個特定的地點。只要在搜索欄輸入關鍵字，地址或坐標。通過類目過濾器，你還可以搜索類型的位置。
請參見 [[用戶界面#類目|用戶界面:類目]]有關更多詳細資訊。

*通過點擊它的標題，您可以瞭解關於一個特定的地點。在標籤窗口中，您可以看到這個地點位置的資訊:描述、地址、維基百科的鏈接、類別、照片和它的附屬體。

*每個城市都有自己的網頁上的城市指南。每一個指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了對這城市的概述，所有的街道、類目、標籤和照片列表。

=== 添加地點 ===

首先，我們建議使用 '衛星+老地方' 地圖類型（在頂部的菜單中)選擇添加添加新的地點，這可避免創建重複的標籤。找到您想要添加的標籤，並確保這個地點並沒有被添加過。然後，在屏幕上方的菜單中選擇"添加地點"。您可能需要放大的更多。當使用的工具出現後，勾勒出您要添加地點的輪廓。當你完成後，點擊"保存"按鈕。

另一個窗口應會彈出一個視窗，在其中您可以描述您已經添加的地方：

===語言===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#語言|語言]]''

這一欄位將會為您新添加的地點選擇一種語言。此欄位是必需的。

===標題===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#標題|標題]]''

第一個文本框的標記為"'''標題'''" 。請輸入您新的地點的標題。此欄位是必需的。請記住，應避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因為這是網絡術語相等於吶喊，並且它不會使您的標籤更為重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地點#描述|描述]]''

下一個框的標題是"'''描述'''。" 鍵入描述地點的東西。它可以是任何關於這個地點的歷史，或者有什麼特別的各項等等。地點的描述能夠令到一個標籤有用。請盡量寫入正確的描述，[[關於維基衛星地圖#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[關於維基衛星地圖#廣告|廣告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#地址|地址]]''

在接下來兩個框標記為"'''街'''"和"'''建築物編號'''"。

"'''街'''"是這個地點位於的街道的名稱。有時，你會看到捲動項目單；這意味著附近已經有街道被創建。例如，建築物可能有一個郵寄地址是"主街"。請注意，街道這個欄位是可選的。還請記住，添加街道的名稱必須是確切街道的名稱，而不是整個地址。出於同樣的原因，不需要在這欄位中輸入街道的郵遞區號/郵遞區號。你可以把整個地址寫入在描述欄位，每當你進行搜索時，搜索引擎將會準確地找到它。

"'''建築物編號'''"是建築物的門牌號碼。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，羅切斯特，MI，美國'''，215 是建築物的門牌號碼。此欄位的加入是隨意的。

===類別===
''主要文章 [[添加地點#類別|類別]]''

有類別清單中，您可以選擇適合您新添加的地點。為方便起見，有一個搜索框。類別是非常重要的，如果可能的話﹐您應該盡量將它們添加到您的標籤。基本上，類別允許您在已經添加的地方增添定義，亦為您和其他人更容易在類似的標籤之間可以
容易找到。

===維基百科鏈接===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#維基百科鏈接|維基百科鏈接]]''

如果新添加的地點有一個維基百科條目，它會在這裡。如果你新添加的地點'''沒有'''一個維基百科的條目，請不要在此欄位創造一個。此欄位是隨意的。

當添加了的標籤地點有一個有效而又有應同語言的維基百科頁面，您或者需要更新維基衛星地圖標籤的標題，使這兩者的標題相同。

和維基衛星地圖沒有直接關聯的維基百科的文章應該包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已經創建了的地方===
當您在完成後，請點擊 "保存" 的按鈕。（您可能需要向下滾動一點點地看到它）。瞧！您剛剛在維基衛星地圖中創建了一個地點。

=更多=
請閱讀更詳細的說明[[工具|工具]]和[[http://wikimapia.org/用戶/工具/指導/ 維基衛星地圖指導]]的解釋。如果您沒有找到問題的答案，它們可以在我們的[[説明/常見問題]裡面。
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Quick start/zh

2012-11-05T20:55:36Z

Teresa: /* 更多 */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

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=== 对新用户的建议 ===

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

=== 地圖探索 ===
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

=== 添加地点 ===

首先，我们建议使用 '卫星+老地方' 地图类型（在顶部的菜单中)选择添加添加新的地点，这可避免创建重复的标签。找到您想要添加的标签，并确保这个地点并没有被添加过。然后，在屏幕上方的菜单中选择"添加地点"。您可能需要放大的更多。
当使用的工具出现后，勾勒出您要添加地点的轮廓。当你完成后，点击"保存"按钮。

另一个窗口应会弹出一个视窗，在其中您可以描述您已经添加的地方：

===语言===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#语言|语言]]''

这一栏位将会为您新添加的地点选择一种语言。此栏位是必需的。

===标题===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#标题|标题]]''

第一个文本框的标记为"'''标题'''" 。请输入您新的地点的标题。此栏位是必需的。请记住，应避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因为这是网络术语相等于呐喊，并且它不会使您的标签更为重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地点#描述|描述]]''

下一个框的标题是"'''描述'''。" 键入描述地点的东西。它可以是任何关于这个地点的历史，或者有什么特别的各项等等。地点的描述能够令到一个标签有用。请尽量写入正确的描述，[[关于维基卫星地图#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[关于维基卫星地图#广告|广告]]。

=== 地址 ===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#地址|地址]]

在接下来两个框标记为"'''街'''"和"'''建筑物编号'''"。

"'''街'''"是这个地点位于的街道的名称。有时，你会看到卷动项目单；这意味着附近已经有街道被创建。例如，建筑物可能有一个邮寄地址是"主街"。请注意，街道这个栏位是可选的。还请记住，添加街道的名称必须是确切街道的名称，而不是整个地址。出于同样的原因，不需要在这栏位中输入街道的邮递区号/邮递区号。你可以把整个地址写入在描述栏位，每当你进行搜索时，搜索引擎将会准确地找到它。

"'''建筑物编号'''"是建筑物的门牌号码。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，罗切斯特，MI，美国'''，215 是建筑物的门牌号码。此栏位的加入是随意的。

===类別===
''主要文章 [[添加地点#类别|类别]]''

有类别清单中，您可以选择适合您新添加的地点。为方便起见，有一个搜索框。类别是非常重要的，如果可能的话，您应该尽量将它们添加到您的标签。基本上，类别允许您在已经添加的地方增添定义，亦为您和其他人更容易在类似的标签之间可以容易找到。

===维基百科链接===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#维基百科链接|维基百科链接]]''

如果新添加的地点有一个维基百科条目，它会在这里。如果你新添加的地点'''没有'''一个维基百科的条目，请不要在此栏位创造一个。此栏位是随意的。

当添加了的标签地点有一个有效而又有应同语言的维基百科页面，您或者需要更新维基卫星地图标签的标题，使这两者的标题相同。

和维基卫星地图没有直接关联的维基百科的文章应该包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已经创建了的地方===
当您在完成后，请点击 "保存" 的按钮。（您可能需要向下滚动一点点地看到它）。瞧！您刚刚在维基卫星地图中创建了一个地点。

=更多=

請閱讀更詳細的說明[[工具|工具]]和[[http://wikimapia.org/用户/工具/指导/ 维基卫星地图指导]]的解释。如果您没有找到问题的答案，它们可以在我们的[[帮助页/常见问题]里面。

{{返回主页}}

Quick start/zh

2012-11-05T20:49:41Z

Teresa: /* 更多 */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

=== 对新用户的建议 ===

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

=== 地圖探索 ===
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

=== 添加地点 ===

首先，我们建议使用 '卫星+老地方' 地图类型（在顶部的菜单中)选择添加添加新的地点，这可避免创建重复的标签。找到您想要添加的标签，并确保这个地点并没有被添加过。然后，在屏幕上方的菜单中选择"添加地点"。您可能需要放大的更多。
当使用的工具出现后，勾勒出您要添加地点的轮廓。当你完成后，点击"保存"按钮。

另一个窗口应会弹出一个视窗，在其中您可以描述您已经添加的地方：

===语言===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#语言|语言]]''

这一栏位将会为您新添加的地点选择一种语言。此栏位是必需的。

===标题===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#标题|标题]]''

第一个文本框的标记为"'''标题'''" 。请输入您新的地点的标题。此栏位是必需的。请记住，应避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因为这是网络术语相等于呐喊，并且它不会使您的标签更为重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地点#描述|描述]]''

下一个框的标题是"'''描述'''。" 键入描述地点的东西。它可以是任何关于这个地点的历史，或者有什么特别的各项等等。地点的描述能够令到一个标签有用。请尽量写入正确的描述，[[关于维基卫星地图#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[关于维基卫星地图#广告|广告]]。

=== 地址 ===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#地址|地址]]

在接下来两个框标记为"'''街'''"和"'''建筑物编号'''"。

"'''街'''"是这个地点位于的街道的名称。有时，你会看到卷动项目单；这意味着附近已经有街道被创建。例如，建筑物可能有一个邮寄地址是"主街"。请注意，街道这个栏位是可选的。还请记住，添加街道的名称必须是确切街道的名称，而不是整个地址。出于同样的原因，不需要在这栏位中输入街道的邮递区号/邮递区号。你可以把整个地址写入在描述栏位，每当你进行搜索时，搜索引擎将会准确地找到它。

"'''建筑物编号'''"是建筑物的门牌号码。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，罗切斯特，MI，美国'''，215 是建筑物的门牌号码。此栏位的加入是随意的。

===类別===
''主要文章 [[添加地点#类别|类别]]''

有类别清单中，您可以选择适合您新添加的地点。为方便起见，有一个搜索框。类别是非常重要的，如果可能的话，您应该尽量将它们添加到您的标签。基本上，类别允许您在已经添加的地方增添定义，亦为您和其他人更容易在类似的标签之间可以容易找到。

===维基百科链接===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#维基百科链接|维基百科链接]]''

如果新添加的地点有一个维基百科条目，它会在这里。如果你新添加的地点'''没有'''一个维基百科的条目，请不要在此栏位创造一个。此栏位是随意的。

当添加了的标签地点有一个有效而又有应同语言的维基百科页面，您或者需要更新维基卫星地图标签的标题，使这两者的标题相同。

和维基卫星地图没有直接关联的维基百科的文章应该包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已经创建了的地方===
当您在完成后，请点击 "保存" 的按钮。（您可能需要向下滚动一点点地看到它）。瞧！您刚刚在维基卫星地图中创建了一个地点。

=更多=
請閱讀更詳細的說明[[工具|工具]]和[[http://wikimapia.org/用户/工具/指导/ 维基卫星地图指导]]的解释。如果您没有找到问题的答案，它们可以在我们的[[帮助页/常见问题]里面。
{{返回主页}}

Main Page/cn

2012-11-05T20:44:52Z

Teresa: /* 關于維基衛星地圖 */

'''本文檔是維基衛星地圖的介紹和如何使用維基衛星地圖的各項功能的官方參考手冊簡介。'''

您可以在下面看到文檔章節的鏈接。點擊其中任何鏈接將會帶你到各自有關的部分。

=[[Quick start/cn|快速啟動]]=
([[快速啟動#對新用戶的建議|對新用戶的建議]], [[快速啟動#地圖探索|地圖探索]], [[快速啟動#添加地點|添加地點]])

=[[關于維基衛星地圖]]=
維基維星地圖是一個開放的內容合作測繪的工程，旨在標誌著在世界上的所有地理對象和提供的有用的描述。它結合了一個wiki系統的交互式網絡地圖。註冊用戶和客人都已經標記超過19,000,000對象而且數量不斷在增長。目前超過150萬人加入了維基維星地圖的社區。所有用戶添加的內容可以重新使用在Creative Commons license Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0.許可下共享。

=[[Tools]]=
([[Tools#Editing_the_map|Editing the map]], [[Tools#Watchlist|Watchlist]], [[Tools#Status_grid|Status grid]], [[Tools#Map_shift|Map shift]], [[Tools#Reports_list:_Bug.2Ffeatures|Reports list: Bug/features]], [[Tools#Interface_translation|Interface translation]])
=[[User interface]]=
([[User_interface#About_the_Wikimapia_Main_Screen|About the Wikimapia Main Screen]], [[User_interface#Edit_map|Edit map]], [[User_interface#Map_type|Map type]], [[User_interface#Categories|Categories]], [[User_interface#User_profile|User profile]], [[User_interface#Language_selection|Language selection]], [[User_interface#Search|Search]], [[User_interface#Zoom_Control.2F_Zoom_Levels|Zoom Control/ Zoom Levels]], [[User_interface#Coordinates|Coordinates]], [[User_interface#Wikimapia.27s_URL|Wikimapia's URL]])
=[[User profile/account]]=
([[User_profile/account#Profile|Profile]], [[User_profile/account#Messages|Messages]], [[User_profile/account#Awards|Awards]], [[User_profile/account#Stats|Stats]], [[User_profile/account#Tools|Tools]])
=[[Community]]=
([[Community#User_levels|User levels]], [[Community#Awards|Awards]], [[Community#Voting|Voting]], [[Community#Special_roles|Special roles]], [[Community#Forum|Forum]], [[Community#Collaborations|Collaborations]])
=[[Help/FAQ]]=
{{Languages|Main_Page}}

Quick start/cn

2012-11-05T15:30:52Z

Teresa: /* 標題 */

Quick start/cn

2012-11-05T15:30:31Z

Teresa: /* 添加地點 */

Quick start/cn

2012-11-05T15:30:21Z

Teresa: /* 地圖探索 */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}
這頁是為那些想要直接進入維基衛星地圖的。在這里你可以找到一些建議和一個簡單的手冊進入主要的維基衛星地圖的功能 - 探索地圖和添加地點。
雖然維基衛星地圖有很多其它功能，添加地點是一個新用戶第一次使用時會用的一個功能。此外，有一些功能，如添加線性特征只適用于2+[[社群#|用戶等級]]。有關維基衛星地圖的詳細功能的信息請閱讀[[工具頁]]節。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

=== 對新用戶的建議 ===

1. 要理解維基衛星地圖並不是複雜的事情，您可以在使用過程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，請仔細閱讀此說明書。(你不需要記住它，但你會看到它説明在這裡包括哪些主題) 亦不需要害怕去問有經驗的用戶尋求幫助。使用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/論壇/index.php 論壇]來溝通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，標題，描述等）的所有信息必須是準確的，有用的和有組織的。請記住，創建地點的數目額並不重要，創建越來越多的地點，不應該是你的目標。更為重要的是你創建的地點（標籤）具有品質，這將會增加別人的興趣，而連帶有助於人們了解這世界的各地方。

3. 你應要熟悉[[關於維基衛星地圖#方針|維基衛星地圖方針和指導]]，你會知道或意識到一些不愉快的情況，例如因為不小心或無意違反規則而令到你的帳戶被禁，或知道在什麼情況下你的標籤會被刪除。

4. 三思之後才而進行編輯或刪除由其他用戶創建的地點。別人添加了一個地點，他必然有他編輯的理由和其使用方式，如果你要編輯或刪除這個標籤，事先要準備好你的爭論和參考官方手冊文檔。如果你有任何疑問，我們建議你首先向該使用者發送一個信息，提出你的疑問。

5. 要有耐心，作個好用戶，肯和其他維基衛星地圖用戶合作。請記住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社區和你的國家。請盡量給他們一個良好的印象。

=== 地圖探索 ===
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

維基衛星地圖提供了大量的資料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以選擇如何查看地圖，不同的地圖類型，可以給您不同的意見和資訊。看[[用戶界面#地圖型式|地圖型式]]詳細資訊。

*您可以搜索一個特定的地點。只要在搜索欄輸入關鍵字，地址或坐標。通過類目過濾器，你還可以搜索類型的位置。
請參見 [[用戶界面#類目|用戶界面:類目]]有關更多詳細資訊。

*通過點擊它的標題，您可以瞭解關於一個特定的地點。在標籤窗口中，您可以看到這個地點位置的資訊:描述、地址、維基百科的鏈接、類別、照片和它的附屬體。

*每個城市都有自己的網頁上的城市指南。每一個指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了對這城市的概述，所有的街道、類目、標籤和照片列表。

== 添加地點 ==

首先，我們建議使用 '衛星+老地方' 地圖類型（在頂部的菜單中)選擇添加添加新的地點，這可避免創建重複的標籤。找到您想要添加的標籤，並確保這個地點並沒有被添加過。然後，在屏幕上方的菜單中選擇"添加地點"。您可能需要放大的更多。當使用的工具出現後，勾勒出您要添加地點的輪廓。當你完成後，點擊"保存"按鈕。

另一個窗口應會彈出一個視窗，在其中您可以描述您已經添加的地方：

===語言===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#語言|語言]]''

這一欄位將會為您新添加的地點選擇一種語言。此欄位是必需的。

===標題===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#標題|標題]]''

第一個文本框的標記為"'''標題'''" 。請輸入您新的地點的標題。此欄位是必需的。請記住，應避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因為這是網絡術語相等於吶喊，並且它不會使您的標籤更為重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地點#描述|描述]]''

下一個框的標題是"'''描述'''。" 鍵入描述地點的東西。它可以是任何關於這個地點的歷史，或者有什麼特別的各項等等。地點的描述能夠令到一個標籤有用。請盡量寫入正確的描述，[[關於維基衛星地圖#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[關於維基衛星地圖#廣告|廣告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#地址|地址]]''

在接下來兩個框標記為"'''街'''"和"'''建築物編號'''"。

"'''街'''"是這個地點位於的街道的名稱。有時，你會看到捲動項目單；這意味著附近已經有街道被創建。例如，建築物可能有一個郵寄地址是"主街"。請注意，街道這個欄位是可選的。還請記住，添加街道的名稱必須是確切街道的名稱，而不是整個地址。出於同樣的原因，不需要在這欄位中輸入街道的郵遞區號/郵遞區號。你可以把整個地址寫入在描述欄位，每當你進行搜索時，搜索引擎將會準確地找到它。

"'''建築物編號'''"是建築物的門牌號碼。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，羅切斯特，MI，美國'''，215 是建築物的門牌號碼。此欄位的加入是隨意的。

===類別===
''主要文章 [[添加地點#類別|類別]]''

有類別清單中，您可以選擇適合您新添加的地點。為方便起見，有一個搜索框。類別是非常重要的，如果可能的話﹐您應該盡量將它們添加到您的標籤。基本上，類別允許您在已經添加的地方增添定義，亦為您和其他人更容易在類似的標籤之間可以
容易找到。

===維基百科鏈接===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#維基百科鏈接|維基百科鏈接]]''

如果新添加的地點有一個維基百科條目，它會在這裡。如果你新添加的地點'''沒有'''一個維基百科的條目，請不要在此欄位創造一個。此欄位是隨意的。

當添加了的標籤地點有一個有效而又有應同語言的維基百科頁面，您或者需要更新維基衛星地圖標籤的標題，使這兩者的標題相同。

和維基衛星地圖沒有直接關聯的維基百科的文章應該包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已經創建了的地方===
當您在完成後，請點擊 "保存" 的按鈕。（您可能需要向下滾動一點點地看到它）。瞧！您剛剛在維基衛星地圖中創建了一個地點。

=更多=
請閱讀更詳細的說明[[工具|工具]]和[[http://wikimapia.org/用戶/工具/指導/ 維基衛星地圖指導]]的解釋。如果您沒有找到問題的答案，它們可以在我們的[[説明/常見問題]裡面。

Quick start/cn

2012-11-05T15:30:09Z

Teresa: /* 對新用戶的建議 */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}
這頁是為那些想要直接進入維基衛星地圖的。在這里你可以找到一些建議和一個簡單的手冊進入主要的維基衛星地圖的功能 - 探索地圖和添加地點。
雖然維基衛星地圖有很多其它功能，添加地點是一個新用戶第一次使用時會用的一個功能。此外，有一些功能，如添加線性特征只適用于2+[[社群#|用戶等級]]。有關維基衛星地圖的詳細功能的信息請閱讀[[工具頁]]節。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

=== 對新用戶的建議 ===

1. 要理解維基衛星地圖並不是複雜的事情，您可以在使用過程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，請仔細閱讀此說明書。(你不需要記住它，但你會看到它説明在這裡包括哪些主題) 亦不需要害怕去問有經驗的用戶尋求幫助。使用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/論壇/index.php 論壇]來溝通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，標題，描述等）的所有信息必須是準確的，有用的和有組織的。請記住，創建地點的數目額並不重要，創建越來越多的地點，不應該是你的目標。更為重要的是你創建的地點（標籤）具有品質，這將會增加別人的興趣，而連帶有助於人們了解這世界的各地方。

3. 你應要熟悉[[關於維基衛星地圖#方針|維基衛星地圖方針和指導]]，你會知道或意識到一些不愉快的情況，例如因為不小心或無意違反規則而令到你的帳戶被禁，或知道在什麼情況下你的標籤會被刪除。

4. 三思之後才而進行編輯或刪除由其他用戶創建的地點。別人添加了一個地點，他必然有他編輯的理由和其使用方式，如果你要編輯或刪除這個標籤，事先要準備好你的爭論和參考官方手冊文檔。如果你有任何疑問，我們建議你首先向該使用者發送一個信息，提出你的疑問。

5. 要有耐心，作個好用戶，肯和其他維基衛星地圖用戶合作。請記住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社區和你的國家。請盡量給他們一個良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

維基衛星地圖提供了大量的資料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以選擇如何查看地圖，不同的地圖類型，可以給您不同的意見和資訊。看[[用戶界面#地圖型式|地圖型式]]詳細資訊。

*您可以搜索一個特定的地點。只要在搜索欄輸入關鍵字，地址或坐標。通過類目過濾器，你還可以搜索類型的位置。
請參見 [[用戶界面#類目|用戶界面:類目]]有關更多詳細資訊。

*通過點擊它的標題，您可以瞭解關於一個特定的地點。在標籤窗口中，您可以看到這個地點位置的資訊:描述、地址、維基百科的鏈接、類別、照片和它的附屬體。

*每個城市都有自己的網頁上的城市指南。每一個指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了對這城市的概述，所有的街道、類目、標籤和照片列表。

== 添加地點 ==

首先，我們建議使用 '衛星+老地方' 地圖類型（在頂部的菜單中)選擇添加添加新的地點，這可避免創建重複的標籤。找到您想要添加的標籤，並確保這個地點並沒有被添加過。然後，在屏幕上方的菜單中選擇"添加地點"。您可能需要放大的更多。當使用的工具出現後，勾勒出您要添加地點的輪廓。當你完成後，點擊"保存"按鈕。

另一個窗口應會彈出一個視窗，在其中您可以描述您已經添加的地方：

===語言===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#語言|語言]]''

這一欄位將會為您新添加的地點選擇一種語言。此欄位是必需的。

===標題===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#標題|標題]]''

第一個文本框的標記為"'''標題'''" 。請輸入您新的地點的標題。此欄位是必需的。請記住，應避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因為這是網絡術語相等於吶喊，並且它不會使您的標籤更為重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地點#描述|描述]]''

下一個框的標題是"'''描述'''。" 鍵入描述地點的東西。它可以是任何關於這個地點的歷史，或者有什麼特別的各項等等。地點的描述能夠令到一個標籤有用。請盡量寫入正確的描述，[[關於維基衛星地圖#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[關於維基衛星地圖#廣告|廣告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#地址|地址]]''

在接下來兩個框標記為"'''街'''"和"'''建築物編號'''"。

"'''街'''"是這個地點位於的街道的名稱。有時，你會看到捲動項目單；這意味著附近已經有街道被創建。例如，建築物可能有一個郵寄地址是"主街"。請注意，街道這個欄位是可選的。還請記住，添加街道的名稱必須是確切街道的名稱，而不是整個地址。出於同樣的原因，不需要在這欄位中輸入街道的郵遞區號/郵遞區號。你可以把整個地址寫入在描述欄位，每當你進行搜索時，搜索引擎將會準確地找到它。

"'''建築物編號'''"是建築物的門牌號碼。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，羅切斯特，MI，美國'''，215 是建築物的門牌號碼。此欄位的加入是隨意的。

===類別===
''主要文章 [[添加地點#類別|類別]]''

有類別清單中，您可以選擇適合您新添加的地點。為方便起見，有一個搜索框。類別是非常重要的，如果可能的話﹐您應該盡量將它們添加到您的標籤。基本上，類別允許您在已經添加的地方增添定義，亦為您和其他人更容易在類似的標籤之間可以
容易找到。

===維基百科鏈接===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#維基百科鏈接|維基百科鏈接]]''

如果新添加的地點有一個維基百科條目，它會在這裡。如果你新添加的地點'''沒有'''一個維基百科的條目，請不要在此欄位創造一個。此欄位是隨意的。

當添加了的標籤地點有一個有效而又有應同語言的維基百科頁面，您或者需要更新維基衛星地圖標籤的標題，使這兩者的標題相同。

和維基衛星地圖沒有直接關聯的維基百科的文章應該包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已經創建了的地方===
當您在完成後，請點擊 "保存" 的按鈕。（您可能需要向下滾動一點點地看到它）。瞧！您剛剛在維基衛星地圖中創建了一個地點。

=更多=
請閱讀更詳細的說明[[工具|工具]]和[[http://wikimapia.org/用戶/工具/指導/ 維基衛星地圖指導]]的解釋。如果您沒有找到問題的答案，它們可以在我們的[[説明/常見問題]裡面。

Quick start/zh

2012-11-05T15:29:20Z

Teresa: /* 描述 */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

=== 对新用户的建议 ===

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

=== 地圖探索 ===
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

=== 添加地点 ===

首先，我们建议使用 '卫星+老地方' 地图类型（在顶部的菜单中)选择添加添加新的地点，这可避免创建重复的标签。找到您想要添加的标签，并确保这个地点并没有被添加过。然后，在屏幕上方的菜单中选择"添加地点"。您可能需要放大的更多。
当使用的工具出现后，勾勒出您要添加地点的轮廓。当你完成后，点击"保存"按钮。

另一个窗口应会弹出一个视窗，在其中您可以描述您已经添加的地方：

===语言===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#语言|语言]]''

这一栏位将会为您新添加的地点选择一种语言。此栏位是必需的。

===标题===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#标题|标题]]''

第一个文本框的标记为"'''标题'''" 。请输入您新的地点的标题。此栏位是必需的。请记住，应避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因为这是网络术语相等于呐喊，并且它不会使您的标签更为重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地点#描述|描述]]''

下一个框的标题是"'''描述'''。" 键入描述地点的东西。它可以是任何关于这个地点的历史，或者有什么特别的各项等等。地点的描述能够令到一个标签有用。请尽量写入正确的描述，[[关于维基卫星地图#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[关于维基卫星地图#广告|广告]]。

=== 地址 ===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#地址|地址]]

在接下来两个框标记为"'''街'''"和"'''建筑物编号'''"。

"'''街'''"是这个地点位于的街道的名称。有时，你会看到卷动项目单；这意味着附近已经有街道被创建。例如，建筑物可能有一个邮寄地址是"主街"。请注意，街道这个栏位是可选的。还请记住，添加街道的名称必须是确切街道的名称，而不是整个地址。出于同样的原因，不需要在这栏位中输入街道的邮递区号/邮递区号。你可以把整个地址写入在描述栏位，每当你进行搜索时，搜索引擎将会准确地找到它。

"'''建筑物编号'''"是建筑物的门牌号码。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，罗切斯特，MI，美国'''，215 是建筑物的门牌号码。此栏位的加入是随意的。

===类別===
''主要文章 [[添加地点#类别|类别]]''

有类别清单中，您可以选择适合您新添加的地点。为方便起见，有一个搜索框。类别是非常重要的，如果可能的话，您应该尽量将它们添加到您的标签。基本上，类别允许您在已经添加的地方增添定义，亦为您和其他人更容易在类似的标签之间可以容易找到。

===维基百科链接===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#维基百科链接|维基百科链接]]''

如果新添加的地点有一个维基百科条目，它会在这里。如果你新添加的地点'''没有'''一个维基百科的条目，请不要在此栏位创造一个。此栏位是随意的。

当添加了的标签地点有一个有效而又有应同语言的维基百科页面，您或者需要更新维基卫星地图标签的标题，使这两者的标题相同。

和维基卫星地图没有直接关联的维基百科的文章应该包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已经创建了的地方===
当您在完成后，请点击 "保存" 的按钮。（您可能需要向下滚动一点点地看到它）。瞧！您刚刚在维基卫星地图中创建了一个地点。

=更多=
請閱讀更詳細的說明[[工具|工具]]和[[http://wikimapia.org/用户/工具/指导/ 维基卫星地图指导]]的解释。如果您没有找到问题的答案，它们可以在我们的[[帮助页/常见问题]里面。

Quick start/zh

2012-11-05T15:29:08Z

Teresa: /* 地址 */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

=== 对新用户的建议 ===

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

=== 地圖探索 ===
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

=== 添加地点 ===

首先，我们建议使用 '卫星+老地方' 地图类型（在顶部的菜单中)选择添加添加新的地点，这可避免创建重复的标签。找到您想要添加的标签，并确保这个地点并没有被添加过。然后，在屏幕上方的菜单中选择"添加地点"。您可能需要放大的更多。
当使用的工具出现后，勾勒出您要添加地点的轮廓。当你完成后，点击"保存"按钮。

另一个窗口应会弹出一个视窗，在其中您可以描述您已经添加的地方：

===语言===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#语言|语言]]''

这一栏位将会为您新添加的地点选择一种语言。此栏位是必需的。

===标题===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#标题|标题]]''

第一个文本框的标记为"'''标题'''" 。请输入您新的地点的标题。此栏位是必需的。请记住，应避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因为这是网络术语相等于呐喊，并且它不会使您的标签更为重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地点#描述|描述]]''

下一个框的标题是"'''描述'''。" 键入描述地点的东西。它可以是任何关于这个地点的历史，或者有什么特别的各项等等。地点的描述能够令到一个标签有用。请尽量写入正确的描述，[[关于维基卫星地图#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[关于维基卫星地图#广告|广告]]。

=== 地址 ===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#地址|地址]]

在接下来两个框标记为"'''街'''"和"'''建筑物编号'''"。

"'''街'''"是这个地点位于的街道的名称。有时，你会看到卷动项目单；这意味着附近已经有街道被创建。例如，建筑物可能有一个邮寄地址是"主街"。请注意，街道这个栏位是可选的。还请记住，添加街道的名称必须是确切街道的名称，而不是整个地址。出于同样的原因，不需要在这栏位中输入街道的邮递区号/邮递区号。你可以把整个地址写入在描述栏位，每当你进行搜索时，搜索引擎将会准确地找到它。

"'''建筑物编号'''"是建筑物的门牌号码。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，罗切斯特，MI，美国'''，215 是建筑物的门牌号码。此栏位的加入是随意的。

===类別===
''主要文章 [[添加地点#类别|类别]]''

有类别清单中，您可以选择适合您新添加的地点。为方便起见，有一个搜索框。类别是非常重要的，如果可能的话，您应该尽量将它们添加到您的标签。基本上，类别允许您在已经添加的地方增添定义，亦为您和其他人更容易在类似的标签之间可以容易找到。

===维基百科链接===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#维基百科链接|维基百科链接]]''

如果新添加的地点有一个维基百科条目，它会在这里。如果你新添加的地点'''没有'''一个维基百科的条目，请不要在此栏位创造一个。此栏位是随意的。

当添加了的标签地点有一个有效而又有应同语言的维基百科页面，您或者需要更新维基卫星地图标签的标题，使这两者的标题相同。

和维基卫星地图没有直接关联的维基百科的文章应该包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已经创建了的地方===
当您在完成后，请点击 "保存" 的按钮。（您可能需要向下滚动一点点地看到它）。瞧！您刚刚在维基卫星地图中创建了一个地点。

=更多=
請閱讀更詳細的說明[[工具|工具]]和[[http://wikimapia.org/用户/工具/指导/ 维基卫星地图指导]]的解释。如果您没有找到问题的答案，它们可以在我们的[[帮助页/常见问题]里面。

Quick start/zh

2012-11-05T15:28:41Z

Teresa: /* 添加地点 */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

=== 对新用户的建议 ===

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

=== 地圖探索 ===
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

=== 添加地点 ===

首先，我们建议使用 '卫星+老地方' 地图类型（在顶部的菜单中)选择添加添加新的地点，这可避免创建重复的标签。找到您想要添加的标签，并确保这个地点并没有被添加过。然后，在屏幕上方的菜单中选择"添加地点"。您可能需要放大的更多。
当使用的工具出现后，勾勒出您要添加地点的轮廓。当你完成后，点击"保存"按钮。

另一个窗口应会弹出一个视窗，在其中您可以描述您已经添加的地方：

===语言===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#语言|语言]]''

这一栏位将会为您新添加的地点选择一种语言。此栏位是必需的。

===标题===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#标题|标题]]''

第一个文本框的标记为"'''标题'''" 。请输入您新的地点的标题。此栏位是必需的。请记住，应避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因为这是网络术语相等于呐喊，并且它不会使您的标签更为重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地点#描述|描述]]''

下一个框的标题是"'''描述'''。" 键入描述地点的东西。它可以是任何关于这个地点的历史，或者有什么特别的各项等等。地点的描述能够令到一个标签有用。请尽量写入正确的描述，[[关于维基卫星地图#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[关于维基卫星地图#广告|广告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#地址|地址]]

在接下来两个框标记为"'''街'''"和"'''建筑物编号'''"。

"'''街'''"是这个地点位于的街道的名称。有时，你会看到卷动项目单；这意味着附近已经有街道被创建。例如，建筑物可能有一个邮寄地址是"主街"。请注意，街道这个栏位是可选的。还请记住，添加街道的名称必须是确切街道的名称，而不是整个地址。出于同样的原因，不需要在这栏位中输入街道的邮递区号/邮递区号。你可以把整个地址写入在描述栏位，每当你进行搜索时，搜索引擎将会准确地找到它。

"'''建筑物编号'''"是建筑物的门牌号码。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，罗切斯特，MI，美国'''，215 是建筑物的门牌号码。此栏位的加入是随意的。

===类別===
''主要文章 [[添加地点#类别|类别]]''

有类别清单中，您可以选择适合您新添加的地点。为方便起见，有一个搜索框。类别是非常重要的，如果可能的话，您应该尽量将它们添加到您的标签。基本上，类别允许您在已经添加的地方增添定义，亦为您和其他人更容易在类似的标签之间可以容易找到。

===维基百科链接===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#维基百科链接|维基百科链接]]''

如果新添加的地点有一个维基百科条目，它会在这里。如果你新添加的地点'''没有'''一个维基百科的条目，请不要在此栏位创造一个。此栏位是随意的。

当添加了的标签地点有一个有效而又有应同语言的维基百科页面，您或者需要更新维基卫星地图标签的标题，使这两者的标题相同。

和维基卫星地图没有直接关联的维基百科的文章应该包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已经创建了的地方===
当您在完成后，请点击 "保存" 的按钮。（您可能需要向下滚动一点点地看到它）。瞧！您刚刚在维基卫星地图中创建了一个地点。

=更多=
請閱讀更詳細的說明[[工具|工具]]和[[http://wikimapia.org/用户/工具/指导/ 维基卫星地图指导]]的解释。如果您没有找到问题的答案，它们可以在我们的[[帮助页/常见问题]里面。

Quick start/zh

2012-11-05T15:28:16Z

Teresa: /* 地圖探索 */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

=== 对新用户的建议 ===

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

=== 地圖探索 ===
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

== 添加地点 ==

首先，我们建议使用 '卫星+老地方' 地图类型（在顶部的菜单中)选择添加添加新的地点，这可避免创建重复的标签。找到您想要添加的标签，并确保这个地点并没有被添加过。然后，在屏幕上方的菜单中选择"添加地点"。您可能需要放大的更多。
当使用的工具出现后，勾勒出您要添加地点的轮廓。当你完成后，点击"保存"按钮。

另一个窗口应会弹出一个视窗，在其中您可以描述您已经添加的地方：

===语言===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#语言|语言]]''

这一栏位将会为您新添加的地点选择一种语言。此栏位是必需的。

===标题===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#标题|标题]]''

第一个文本框的标记为"'''标题'''" 。请输入您新的地点的标题。此栏位是必需的。请记住，应避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因为这是网络术语相等于呐喊，并且它不会使您的标签更为重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地点#描述|描述]]''

下一个框的标题是"'''描述'''。" 键入描述地点的东西。它可以是任何关于这个地点的历史，或者有什么特别的各项等等。地点的描述能够令到一个标签有用。请尽量写入正确的描述，[[关于维基卫星地图#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[关于维基卫星地图#广告|广告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#地址|地址]]

在接下来两个框标记为"'''街'''"和"'''建筑物编号'''"。

"'''街'''"是这个地点位于的街道的名称。有时，你会看到卷动项目单；这意味着附近已经有街道被创建。例如，建筑物可能有一个邮寄地址是"主街"。请注意，街道这个栏位是可选的。还请记住，添加街道的名称必须是确切街道的名称，而不是整个地址。出于同样的原因，不需要在这栏位中输入街道的邮递区号/邮递区号。你可以把整个地址写入在描述栏位，每当你进行搜索时，搜索引擎将会准确地找到它。

"'''建筑物编号'''"是建筑物的门牌号码。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，罗切斯特，MI，美国'''，215 是建筑物的门牌号码。此栏位的加入是随意的。

===类別===
''主要文章 [[添加地点#类别|类别]]''

有类别清单中，您可以选择适合您新添加的地点。为方便起见，有一个搜索框。类别是非常重要的，如果可能的话，您应该尽量将它们添加到您的标签。基本上，类别允许您在已经添加的地方增添定义，亦为您和其他人更容易在类似的标签之间可以容易找到。

===维基百科链接===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#维基百科链接|维基百科链接]]''

如果新添加的地点有一个维基百科条目，它会在这里。如果你新添加的地点'''没有'''一个维基百科的条目，请不要在此栏位创造一个。此栏位是随意的。

当添加了的标签地点有一个有效而又有应同语言的维基百科页面，您或者需要更新维基卫星地图标签的标题，使这两者的标题相同。

和维基卫星地图没有直接关联的维基百科的文章应该包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已经创建了的地方===
当您在完成后，请点击 "保存" 的按钮。（您可能需要向下滚动一点点地看到它）。瞧！您刚刚在维基卫星地图中创建了一个地点。

=更多=
請閱讀更詳細的說明[[工具|工具]]和[[http://wikimapia.org/用户/工具/指导/ 维基卫星地图指导]]的解释。如果您没有找到问题的答案，它们可以在我们的[[帮助页/常见问题]里面。

Quick start/zh

2012-11-05T15:27:17Z

Teresa: /* 对新用户的建议 */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

=== 对新用户的建议 ===

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

== 添加地点 ==

首先，我们建议使用 '卫星+老地方' 地图类型（在顶部的菜单中)选择添加添加新的地点，这可避免创建重复的标签。找到您想要添加的标签，并确保这个地点并没有被添加过。然后，在屏幕上方的菜单中选择"添加地点"。您可能需要放大的更多。
当使用的工具出现后，勾勒出您要添加地点的轮廓。当你完成后，点击"保存"按钮。

另一个窗口应会弹出一个视窗，在其中您可以描述您已经添加的地方：

===语言===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#语言|语言]]''

这一栏位将会为您新添加的地点选择一种语言。此栏位是必需的。

===标题===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#标题|标题]]''

第一个文本框的标记为"'''标题'''" 。请输入您新的地点的标题。此栏位是必需的。请记住，应避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因为这是网络术语相等于呐喊，并且它不会使您的标签更为重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地点#描述|描述]]''

下一个框的标题是"'''描述'''。" 键入描述地点的东西。它可以是任何关于这个地点的历史，或者有什么特别的各项等等。地点的描述能够令到一个标签有用。请尽量写入正确的描述，[[关于维基卫星地图#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[关于维基卫星地图#广告|广告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#地址|地址]]

在接下来两个框标记为"'''街'''"和"'''建筑物编号'''"。

"'''街'''"是这个地点位于的街道的名称。有时，你会看到卷动项目单；这意味着附近已经有街道被创建。例如，建筑物可能有一个邮寄地址是"主街"。请注意，街道这个栏位是可选的。还请记住，添加街道的名称必须是确切街道的名称，而不是整个地址。出于同样的原因，不需要在这栏位中输入街道的邮递区号/邮递区号。你可以把整个地址写入在描述栏位，每当你进行搜索时，搜索引擎将会准确地找到它。

"'''建筑物编号'''"是建筑物的门牌号码。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，罗切斯特，MI，美国'''，215 是建筑物的门牌号码。此栏位的加入是随意的。

===类別===
''主要文章 [[添加地点#类别|类别]]''

有类别清单中，您可以选择适合您新添加的地点。为方便起见，有一个搜索框。类别是非常重要的，如果可能的话，您应该尽量将它们添加到您的标签。基本上，类别允许您在已经添加的地方增添定义，亦为您和其他人更容易在类似的标签之间可以容易找到。

===维基百科链接===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#维基百科链接|维基百科链接]]''

如果新添加的地点有一个维基百科条目，它会在这里。如果你新添加的地点'''没有'''一个维基百科的条目，请不要在此栏位创造一个。此栏位是随意的。

当添加了的标签地点有一个有效而又有应同语言的维基百科页面，您或者需要更新维基卫星地图标签的标题，使这两者的标题相同。

和维基卫星地图没有直接关联的维基百科的文章应该包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已经创建了的地方===
当您在完成后，请点击 "保存" 的按钮。（您可能需要向下滚动一点点地看到它）。瞧！您刚刚在维基卫星地图中创建了一个地点。

=更多=
請閱讀更詳細的說明[[工具|工具]]和[[http://wikimapia.org/用户/工具/指导/ 维基卫星地图指导]]的解释。如果您没有找到问题的答案，它们可以在我们的[[帮助页/常见问题]里面。

Quick start/zh

2012-11-05T15:25:44Z

Teresa: /* More */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

== 对新用户的建议 ==

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

== 添加地点 ==

首先，我们建议使用 '卫星+老地方' 地图类型（在顶部的菜单中)选择添加添加新的地点，这可避免创建重复的标签。找到您想要添加的标签，并确保这个地点并没有被添加过。然后，在屏幕上方的菜单中选择"添加地点"。您可能需要放大的更多。
当使用的工具出现后，勾勒出您要添加地点的轮廓。当你完成后，点击"保存"按钮。

另一个窗口应会弹出一个视窗，在其中您可以描述您已经添加的地方：

===语言===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#语言|语言]]''

这一栏位将会为您新添加的地点选择一种语言。此栏位是必需的。

===标题===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#标题|标题]]''

第一个文本框的标记为"'''标题'''" 。请输入您新的地点的标题。此栏位是必需的。请记住，应避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因为这是网络术语相等于呐喊，并且它不会使您的标签更为重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地点#描述|描述]]''

下一个框的标题是"'''描述'''。" 键入描述地点的东西。它可以是任何关于这个地点的历史，或者有什么特别的各项等等。地点的描述能够令到一个标签有用。请尽量写入正确的描述，[[关于维基卫星地图#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[关于维基卫星地图#广告|广告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#地址|地址]]

在接下来两个框标记为"'''街'''"和"'''建筑物编号'''"。

"'''街'''"是这个地点位于的街道的名称。有时，你会看到卷动项目单；这意味着附近已经有街道被创建。例如，建筑物可能有一个邮寄地址是"主街"。请注意，街道这个栏位是可选的。还请记住，添加街道的名称必须是确切街道的名称，而不是整个地址。出于同样的原因，不需要在这栏位中输入街道的邮递区号/邮递区号。你可以把整个地址写入在描述栏位，每当你进行搜索时，搜索引擎将会准确地找到它。

"'''建筑物编号'''"是建筑物的门牌号码。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，罗切斯特，MI，美国'''，215 是建筑物的门牌号码。此栏位的加入是随意的。

===类別===
''主要文章 [[添加地点#类别|类别]]''

有类别清单中，您可以选择适合您新添加的地点。为方便起见，有一个搜索框。类别是非常重要的，如果可能的话，您应该尽量将它们添加到您的标签。基本上，类别允许您在已经添加的地方增添定义，亦为您和其他人更容易在类似的标签之间可以容易找到。

===维基百科链接===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#维基百科链接|维基百科链接]]''

如果新添加的地点有一个维基百科条目，它会在这里。如果你新添加的地点'''没有'''一个维基百科的条目，请不要在此栏位创造一个。此栏位是随意的。

当添加了的标签地点有一个有效而又有应同语言的维基百科页面，您或者需要更新维基卫星地图标签的标题，使这两者的标题相同。

和维基卫星地图没有直接关联的维基百科的文章应该包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已经创建了的地方===
当您在完成后，请点击 "保存" 的按钮。（您可能需要向下滚动一点点地看到它）。瞧！您刚刚在维基卫星地图中创建了一个地点。

=更多=
請閱讀更詳細的說明[[工具|工具]]和[[http://wikimapia.org/用户/工具/指导/ 维基卫星地图指导]]的解释。如果您没有找到问题的答案，它们可以在我们的[[帮助页/常见问题]里面。

Quick start/cn

2012-11-05T15:23:18Z

Teresa: /* More */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}
這頁是為那些想要直接進入維基衛星地圖的。在這里你可以找到一些建議和一個簡單的手冊進入主要的維基衛星地圖的功能 - 探索地圖和添加地點。
雖然維基衛星地圖有很多其它功能，添加地點是一個新用戶第一次使用時會用的一個功能。此外，有一些功能，如添加線性特征只適用于2+[[社群#|用戶等級]]。有關維基衛星地圖的詳細功能的信息請閱讀[[工具頁]]節。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

== 對新用戶的建議 ==

1. 要理解維基衛星地圖並不是複雜的事情，您可以在使用過程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，請仔細閱讀此說明書。(你不需要記住它，但你會看到它説明在這裡包括哪些主題) 亦不需要害怕去問有經驗的用戶尋求幫助。使用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/論壇/index.php 論壇]來溝通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，標題，描述等）的所有信息必須是準確的，有用的和有組織的。請記住，創建地點的數目額並不重要，創建越來越多的地點，不應該是你的目標。更為重要的是你創建的地點（標籤）具有品質，這將會增加別人的興趣，而連帶有助於人們了解這世界的各地方。

3. 你應要熟悉[[關於維基衛星地圖#方針|維基衛星地圖方針和指導]]，你會知道或意識到一些不愉快的情況，例如因為不小心或無意違反規則而令到你的帳戶被禁，或知道在什麼情況下你的標籤會被刪除。

4. 三思之後才而進行編輯或刪除由其他用戶創建的地點。別人添加了一個地點，他必然有他編輯的理由和其使用方式，如果你要編輯或刪除這個標籤，事先要準備好你的爭論和參考官方手冊文檔。如果你有任何疑問，我們建議你首先向該使用者發送一個信息，提出你的疑問。

5. 要有耐心，作個好用戶，肯和其他維基衛星地圖用戶合作。請記住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社區和你的國家。請盡量給他們一個良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

維基衛星地圖提供了大量的資料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以選擇如何查看地圖，不同的地圖類型，可以給您不同的意見和資訊。看[[用戶界面#地圖型式|地圖型式]]詳細資訊。

*您可以搜索一個特定的地點。只要在搜索欄輸入關鍵字，地址或坐標。通過類目過濾器，你還可以搜索類型的位置。
請參見 [[用戶界面#類目|用戶界面:類目]]有關更多詳細資訊。

*通過點擊它的標題，您可以瞭解關於一個特定的地點。在標籤窗口中，您可以看到這個地點位置的資訊:描述、地址、維基百科的鏈接、類別、照片和它的附屬體。

*每個城市都有自己的網頁上的城市指南。每一個指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了對這城市的概述，所有的街道、類目、標籤和照片列表。

== 添加地點 ==

首先，我們建議使用 '衛星+老地方' 地圖類型（在頂部的菜單中)選擇添加添加新的地點，這可避免創建重複的標籤。找到您想要添加的標籤，並確保這個地點並沒有被添加過。然後，在屏幕上方的菜單中選擇"添加地點"。您可能需要放大的更多。當使用的工具出現後，勾勒出您要添加地點的輪廓。當你完成後，點擊"保存"按鈕。

另一個窗口應會彈出一個視窗，在其中您可以描述您已經添加的地方：

===語言===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#語言|語言]]''

這一欄位將會為您新添加的地點選擇一種語言。此欄位是必需的。

===標題===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#標題|標題]]''

第一個文本框的標記為"'''標題'''" 。請輸入您新的地點的標題。此欄位是必需的。請記住，應避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因為這是網絡術語相等於吶喊，並且它不會使您的標籤更為重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地點#描述|描述]]''

下一個框的標題是"'''描述'''。" 鍵入描述地點的東西。它可以是任何關於這個地點的歷史，或者有什麼特別的各項等等。地點的描述能夠令到一個標籤有用。請盡量寫入正確的描述，[[關於維基衛星地圖#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[關於維基衛星地圖#廣告|廣告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#地址|地址]]''

在接下來兩個框標記為"'''街'''"和"'''建築物編號'''"。

"'''街'''"是這個地點位於的街道的名稱。有時，你會看到捲動項目單；這意味著附近已經有街道被創建。例如，建築物可能有一個郵寄地址是"主街"。請注意，街道這個欄位是可選的。還請記住，添加街道的名稱必須是確切街道的名稱，而不是整個地址。出於同樣的原因，不需要在這欄位中輸入街道的郵遞區號/郵遞區號。你可以把整個地址寫入在描述欄位，每當你進行搜索時，搜索引擎將會準確地找到它。

"'''建築物編號'''"是建築物的門牌號碼。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，羅切斯特，MI，美國'''，215 是建築物的門牌號碼。此欄位的加入是隨意的。

===類別===
''主要文章 [[添加地點#類別|類別]]''

有類別清單中，您可以選擇適合您新添加的地點。為方便起見，有一個搜索框。類別是非常重要的，如果可能的話﹐您應該盡量將它們添加到您的標籤。基本上，類別允許您在已經添加的地方增添定義，亦為您和其他人更容易在類似的標籤之間可以
容易找到。

===維基百科鏈接===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#維基百科鏈接|維基百科鏈接]]''

如果新添加的地點有一個維基百科條目，它會在這裡。如果你新添加的地點'''沒有'''一個維基百科的條目，請不要在此欄位創造一個。此欄位是隨意的。

當添加了的標籤地點有一個有效而又有應同語言的維基百科頁面，您或者需要更新維基衛星地圖標籤的標題，使這兩者的標題相同。

和維基衛星地圖沒有直接關聯的維基百科的文章應該包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已經創建了的地方===
當您在完成後，請點擊 "保存" 的按鈕。（您可能需要向下滾動一點點地看到它）。瞧！您剛剛在維基衛星地圖中創建了一個地點。

=更多=
請閱讀更詳細的說明[[工具|工具]]和[[http://wikimapia.org/用戶/工具/指導/ 維基衛星地圖指導]]的解釋。如果您沒有找到問題的答案，它們可以在我們的[[説明/常見問題]裡面。

Quick start/cn

2012-11-05T15:12:35Z

Teresa: /* Saving the place you've created */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}
這頁是為那些想要直接進入維基衛星地圖的。在這里你可以找到一些建議和一個簡單的手冊進入主要的維基衛星地圖的功能 - 探索地圖和添加地點。
雖然維基衛星地圖有很多其它功能，添加地點是一個新用戶第一次使用時會用的一個功能。此外，有一些功能，如添加線性特征只適用于2+[[社群#|用戶等級]]。有關維基衛星地圖的詳細功能的信息請閱讀[[工具頁]]節。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

== 對新用戶的建議 ==

1. 要理解維基衛星地圖並不是複雜的事情，您可以在使用過程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，請仔細閱讀此說明書。(你不需要記住它，但你會看到它説明在這裡包括哪些主題) 亦不需要害怕去問有經驗的用戶尋求幫助。使用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/論壇/index.php 論壇]來溝通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，標題，描述等）的所有信息必須是準確的，有用的和有組織的。請記住，創建地點的數目額並不重要，創建越來越多的地點，不應該是你的目標。更為重要的是你創建的地點（標籤）具有品質，這將會增加別人的興趣，而連帶有助於人們了解這世界的各地方。

3. 你應要熟悉[[關於維基衛星地圖#方針|維基衛星地圖方針和指導]]，你會知道或意識到一些不愉快的情況，例如因為不小心或無意違反規則而令到你的帳戶被禁，或知道在什麼情況下你的標籤會被刪除。

4. 三思之後才而進行編輯或刪除由其他用戶創建的地點。別人添加了一個地點，他必然有他編輯的理由和其使用方式，如果你要編輯或刪除這個標籤，事先要準備好你的爭論和參考官方手冊文檔。如果你有任何疑問，我們建議你首先向該使用者發送一個信息，提出你的疑問。

5. 要有耐心，作個好用戶，肯和其他維基衛星地圖用戶合作。請記住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社區和你的國家。請盡量給他們一個良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

維基衛星地圖提供了大量的資料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以選擇如何查看地圖，不同的地圖類型，可以給您不同的意見和資訊。看[[用戶界面#地圖型式|地圖型式]]詳細資訊。

*您可以搜索一個特定的地點。只要在搜索欄輸入關鍵字，地址或坐標。通過類目過濾器，你還可以搜索類型的位置。
請參見 [[用戶界面#類目|用戶界面:類目]]有關更多詳細資訊。

*通過點擊它的標題，您可以瞭解關於一個特定的地點。在標籤窗口中，您可以看到這個地點位置的資訊:描述、地址、維基百科的鏈接、類別、照片和它的附屬體。

*每個城市都有自己的網頁上的城市指南。每一個指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了對這城市的概述，所有的街道、類目、標籤和照片列表。

== 添加地點 ==

首先，我們建議使用 '衛星+老地方' 地圖類型（在頂部的菜單中)選擇添加添加新的地點，這可避免創建重複的標籤。找到您想要添加的標籤，並確保這個地點並沒有被添加過。然後，在屏幕上方的菜單中選擇"添加地點"。您可能需要放大的更多。當使用的工具出現後，勾勒出您要添加地點的輪廓。當你完成後，點擊"保存"按鈕。

另一個窗口應會彈出一個視窗，在其中您可以描述您已經添加的地方：

===語言===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#語言|語言]]''

這一欄位將會為您新添加的地點選擇一種語言。此欄位是必需的。

===標題===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#標題|標題]]''

第一個文本框的標記為"'''標題'''" 。請輸入您新的地點的標題。此欄位是必需的。請記住，應避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因為這是網絡術語相等於吶喊，並且它不會使您的標籤更為重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地點#描述|描述]]''

下一個框的標題是"'''描述'''。" 鍵入描述地點的東西。它可以是任何關於這個地點的歷史，或者有什麼特別的各項等等。地點的描述能夠令到一個標籤有用。請盡量寫入正確的描述，[[關於維基衛星地圖#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[關於維基衛星地圖#廣告|廣告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#地址|地址]]''

在接下來兩個框標記為"'''街'''"和"'''建築物編號'''"。

"'''街'''"是這個地點位於的街道的名稱。有時，你會看到捲動項目單；這意味著附近已經有街道被創建。例如，建築物可能有一個郵寄地址是"主街"。請注意，街道這個欄位是可選的。還請記住，添加街道的名稱必須是確切街道的名稱，而不是整個地址。出於同樣的原因，不需要在這欄位中輸入街道的郵遞區號/郵遞區號。你可以把整個地址寫入在描述欄位，每當你進行搜索時，搜索引擎將會準確地找到它。

"'''建築物編號'''"是建築物的門牌號碼。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，羅切斯特，MI，美國'''，215 是建築物的門牌號碼。此欄位的加入是隨意的。

===類別===
''主要文章 [[添加地點#類別|類別]]''

有類別清單中，您可以選擇適合您新添加的地點。為方便起見，有一個搜索框。類別是非常重要的，如果可能的話﹐您應該盡量將它們添加到您的標籤。基本上，類別允許您在已經添加的地方增添定義，亦為您和其他人更容易在類似的標籤之間可以
容易找到。

===維基百科鏈接===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#維基百科鏈接|維基百科鏈接]]''

如果新添加的地點有一個維基百科條目，它會在這裡。如果你新添加的地點'''沒有'''一個維基百科的條目，請不要在此欄位創造一個。此欄位是隨意的。

當添加了的標籤地點有一個有效而又有應同語言的維基百科頁面，您或者需要更新維基衛星地圖標籤的標題，使這兩者的標題相同。

和維基衛星地圖沒有直接關聯的維基百科的文章應該包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已經創建了的地方===
當您在完成後，請點擊 "保存" 的按鈕。（您可能需要向下滾動一點點地看到它）。瞧！您剛剛在維基衛星地圖中創建了一個地點。

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

Quick start/zh

2012-11-05T15:07:38Z

Teresa: /* 保存你已經創建了的地方 */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

== 对新用户的建议 ==

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

== 添加地点 ==

首先，我们建议使用 '卫星+老地方' 地图类型（在顶部的菜单中)选择添加添加新的地点，这可避免创建重复的标签。找到您想要添加的标签，并确保这个地点并没有被添加过。然后，在屏幕上方的菜单中选择"添加地点"。您可能需要放大的更多。
当使用的工具出现后，勾勒出您要添加地点的轮廓。当你完成后，点击"保存"按钮。

另一个窗口应会弹出一个视窗，在其中您可以描述您已经添加的地方：

===语言===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#语言|语言]]''

这一栏位将会为您新添加的地点选择一种语言。此栏位是必需的。

===标题===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#标题|标题]]''

第一个文本框的标记为"'''标题'''" 。请输入您新的地点的标题。此栏位是必需的。请记住，应避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因为这是网络术语相等于呐喊，并且它不会使您的标签更为重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地点#描述|描述]]''

下一个框的标题是"'''描述'''。" 键入描述地点的东西。它可以是任何关于这个地点的历史，或者有什么特别的各项等等。地点的描述能够令到一个标签有用。请尽量写入正确的描述，[[关于维基卫星地图#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[关于维基卫星地图#广告|广告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#地址|地址]]

在接下来两个框标记为"'''街'''"和"'''建筑物编号'''"。

"'''街'''"是这个地点位于的街道的名称。有时，你会看到卷动项目单；这意味着附近已经有街道被创建。例如，建筑物可能有一个邮寄地址是"主街"。请注意，街道这个栏位是可选的。还请记住，添加街道的名称必须是确切街道的名称，而不是整个地址。出于同样的原因，不需要在这栏位中输入街道的邮递区号/邮递区号。你可以把整个地址写入在描述栏位，每当你进行搜索时，搜索引擎将会准确地找到它。

"'''建筑物编号'''"是建筑物的门牌号码。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，罗切斯特，MI，美国'''，215 是建筑物的门牌号码。此栏位的加入是随意的。

===类別===
''主要文章 [[添加地点#类别|类别]]''

有类别清单中，您可以选择适合您新添加的地点。为方便起见，有一个搜索框。类别是非常重要的，如果可能的话，您应该尽量将它们添加到您的标签。基本上，类别允许您在已经添加的地方增添定义，亦为您和其他人更容易在类似的标签之间可以容易找到。

===维基百科链接===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#维基百科链接|维基百科链接]]''

如果新添加的地点有一个维基百科条目，它会在这里。如果你新添加的地点'''没有'''一个维基百科的条目，请不要在此栏位创造一个。此栏位是随意的。

当添加了的标签地点有一个有效而又有应同语言的维基百科页面，您或者需要更新维基卫星地图标签的标题，使这两者的标题相同。

和维基卫星地图没有直接关联的维基百科的文章应该包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已经创建了的地方===
当您在完成后，请点击 "保存" 的按钮。（您可能需要向下滚动一点点地看到它）。瞧！您刚刚在维基卫星地图中创建了一个地点。

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

Quick start/zh

2012-11-05T15:06:28Z

Teresa: /* Saving the place you've created */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

== 对新用户的建议 ==

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

== 添加地点 ==

首先，我们建议使用 '卫星+老地方' 地图类型（在顶部的菜单中)选择添加添加新的地点，这可避免创建重复的标签。找到您想要添加的标签，并确保这个地点并没有被添加过。然后，在屏幕上方的菜单中选择"添加地点"。您可能需要放大的更多。
当使用的工具出现后，勾勒出您要添加地点的轮廓。当你完成后，点击"保存"按钮。

另一个窗口应会弹出一个视窗，在其中您可以描述您已经添加的地方：

===语言===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#语言|语言]]''

这一栏位将会为您新添加的地点选择一种语言。此栏位是必需的。

===标题===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#标题|标题]]''

第一个文本框的标记为"'''标题'''" 。请输入您新的地点的标题。此栏位是必需的。请记住，应避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因为这是网络术语相等于呐喊，并且它不会使您的标签更为重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地点#描述|描述]]''

下一个框的标题是"'''描述'''。" 键入描述地点的东西。它可以是任何关于这个地点的历史，或者有什么特别的各项等等。地点的描述能够令到一个标签有用。请尽量写入正确的描述，[[关于维基卫星地图#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[关于维基卫星地图#广告|广告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#地址|地址]]

在接下来两个框标记为"'''街'''"和"'''建筑物编号'''"。

"'''街'''"是这个地点位于的街道的名称。有时，你会看到卷动项目单；这意味着附近已经有街道被创建。例如，建筑物可能有一个邮寄地址是"主街"。请注意，街道这个栏位是可选的。还请记住，添加街道的名称必须是确切街道的名称，而不是整个地址。出于同样的原因，不需要在这栏位中输入街道的邮递区号/邮递区号。你可以把整个地址写入在描述栏位，每当你进行搜索时，搜索引擎将会准确地找到它。

"'''建筑物编号'''"是建筑物的门牌号码。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，罗切斯特，MI，美国'''，215 是建筑物的门牌号码。此栏位的加入是随意的。

===类別===
''主要文章 [[添加地点#类别|类别]]''

有类别清单中，您可以选择适合您新添加的地点。为方便起见，有一个搜索框。类别是非常重要的，如果可能的话，您应该尽量将它们添加到您的标签。基本上，类别允许您在已经添加的地方增添定义，亦为您和其他人更容易在类似的标签之间可以容易找到。

===维基百科链接===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#维基百科链接|维基百科链接]]''

如果新添加的地点有一个维基百科条目，它会在这里。如果你新添加的地点'''没有'''一个维基百科的条目，请不要在此栏位创造一个。此栏位是随意的。

当添加了的标签地点有一个有效而又有应同语言的维基百科页面，您或者需要更新维基卫星地图标签的标题，使这两者的标题相同。

和维基卫星地图没有直接关联的维基百科的文章应该包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===保存你已經創建了的地方===
當您在完成後，請點擊 "保存" 的按鈕。（您可能需要向下滾動一點點地看到它）。瞧！您剛剛在維基衛星地圖中創建了一個地點。

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

Quick start/zh

2012-11-05T14:59:22Z

Teresa: /* Wikipedia Link */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

== 对新用户的建议 ==

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

== 添加地点 ==

首先，我们建议使用 '卫星+老地方' 地图类型（在顶部的菜单中)选择添加添加新的地点，这可避免创建重复的标签。找到您想要添加的标签，并确保这个地点并没有被添加过。然后，在屏幕上方的菜单中选择"添加地点"。您可能需要放大的更多。
当使用的工具出现后，勾勒出您要添加地点的轮廓。当你完成后，点击"保存"按钮。

另一个窗口应会弹出一个视窗，在其中您可以描述您已经添加的地方：

===语言===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#语言|语言]]''

这一栏位将会为您新添加的地点选择一种语言。此栏位是必需的。

===标题===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#标题|标题]]''

第一个文本框的标记为"'''标题'''" 。请输入您新的地点的标题。此栏位是必需的。请记住，应避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因为这是网络术语相等于呐喊，并且它不会使您的标签更为重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地点#描述|描述]]''

下一个框的标题是"'''描述'''。" 键入描述地点的东西。它可以是任何关于这个地点的历史，或者有什么特别的各项等等。地点的描述能够令到一个标签有用。请尽量写入正确的描述，[[关于维基卫星地图#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[关于维基卫星地图#广告|广告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#地址|地址]]

在接下来两个框标记为"'''街'''"和"'''建筑物编号'''"。

"'''街'''"是这个地点位于的街道的名称。有时，你会看到卷动项目单；这意味着附近已经有街道被创建。例如，建筑物可能有一个邮寄地址是"主街"。请注意，街道这个栏位是可选的。还请记住，添加街道的名称必须是确切街道的名称，而不是整个地址。出于同样的原因，不需要在这栏位中输入街道的邮递区号/邮递区号。你可以把整个地址写入在描述栏位，每当你进行搜索时，搜索引擎将会准确地找到它。

"'''建筑物编号'''"是建筑物的门牌号码。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，罗切斯特，MI，美国'''，215 是建筑物的门牌号码。此栏位的加入是随意的。

===类別===
''主要文章 [[添加地点#类别|类别]]''

有类别清单中，您可以选择适合您新添加的地点。为方便起见，有一个搜索框。类别是非常重要的，如果可能的话，您应该尽量将它们添加到您的标签。基本上，类别允许您在已经添加的地方增添定义，亦为您和其他人更容易在类似的标签之间可以容易找到。

===维基百科链接===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#维基百科链接|维基百科链接]]''

如果新添加的地点有一个维基百科条目，它会在这里。如果你新添加的地点'''没有'''一个维基百科的条目，请不要在此栏位创造一个。此栏位是随意的。

当添加了的标签地点有一个有效而又有应同语言的维基百科页面，您或者需要更新维基卫星地图标签的标题，使这两者的标题相同。

和维基卫星地图没有直接关联的维基百科的文章应该包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

Quick start/cn

2012-11-05T14:56:38Z

Teresa: /* 維基百科鏈接 */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}
這頁是為那些想要直接進入維基衛星地圖的。在這里你可以找到一些建議和一個簡單的手冊進入主要的維基衛星地圖的功能 - 探索地圖和添加地點。
雖然維基衛星地圖有很多其它功能，添加地點是一個新用戶第一次使用時會用的一個功能。此外，有一些功能，如添加線性特征只適用于2+[[社群#|用戶等級]]。有關維基衛星地圖的詳細功能的信息請閱讀[[工具頁]]節。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

== 對新用戶的建議 ==

1. 要理解維基衛星地圖並不是複雜的事情，您可以在使用過程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，請仔細閱讀此說明書。(你不需要記住它，但你會看到它説明在這裡包括哪些主題) 亦不需要害怕去問有經驗的用戶尋求幫助。使用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/論壇/index.php 論壇]來溝通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，標題，描述等）的所有信息必須是準確的，有用的和有組織的。請記住，創建地點的數目額並不重要，創建越來越多的地點，不應該是你的目標。更為重要的是你創建的地點（標籤）具有品質，這將會增加別人的興趣，而連帶有助於人們了解這世界的各地方。

3. 你應要熟悉[[關於維基衛星地圖#方針|維基衛星地圖方針和指導]]，你會知道或意識到一些不愉快的情況，例如因為不小心或無意違反規則而令到你的帳戶被禁，或知道在什麼情況下你的標籤會被刪除。

4. 三思之後才而進行編輯或刪除由其他用戶創建的地點。別人添加了一個地點，他必然有他編輯的理由和其使用方式，如果你要編輯或刪除這個標籤，事先要準備好你的爭論和參考官方手冊文檔。如果你有任何疑問，我們建議你首先向該使用者發送一個信息，提出你的疑問。

5. 要有耐心，作個好用戶，肯和其他維基衛星地圖用戶合作。請記住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社區和你的國家。請盡量給他們一個良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

維基衛星地圖提供了大量的資料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以選擇如何查看地圖，不同的地圖類型，可以給您不同的意見和資訊。看[[用戶界面#地圖型式|地圖型式]]詳細資訊。

*您可以搜索一個特定的地點。只要在搜索欄輸入關鍵字，地址或坐標。通過類目過濾器，你還可以搜索類型的位置。
請參見 [[用戶界面#類目|用戶界面:類目]]有關更多詳細資訊。

*通過點擊它的標題，您可以瞭解關於一個特定的地點。在標籤窗口中，您可以看到這個地點位置的資訊:描述、地址、維基百科的鏈接、類別、照片和它的附屬體。

*每個城市都有自己的網頁上的城市指南。每一個指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了對這城市的概述，所有的街道、類目、標籤和照片列表。

== 添加地點 ==

首先，我們建議使用 '衛星+老地方' 地圖類型（在頂部的菜單中)選擇添加添加新的地點，這可避免創建重複的標籤。找到您想要添加的標籤，並確保這個地點並沒有被添加過。然後，在屏幕上方的菜單中選擇"添加地點"。您可能需要放大的更多。當使用的工具出現後，勾勒出您要添加地點的輪廓。當你完成後，點擊"保存"按鈕。

另一個窗口應會彈出一個視窗，在其中您可以描述您已經添加的地方：

===語言===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#語言|語言]]''

這一欄位將會為您新添加的地點選擇一種語言。此欄位是必需的。

===標題===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#標題|標題]]''

第一個文本框的標記為"'''標題'''" 。請輸入您新的地點的標題。此欄位是必需的。請記住，應避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因為這是網絡術語相等於吶喊，並且它不會使您的標籤更為重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地點#描述|描述]]''

下一個框的標題是"'''描述'''。" 鍵入描述地點的東西。它可以是任何關於這個地點的歷史，或者有什麼特別的各項等等。地點的描述能夠令到一個標籤有用。請盡量寫入正確的描述，[[關於維基衛星地圖#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[關於維基衛星地圖#廣告|廣告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#地址|地址]]''

在接下來兩個框標記為"'''街'''"和"'''建築物編號'''"。

"'''街'''"是這個地點位於的街道的名稱。有時，你會看到捲動項目單；這意味著附近已經有街道被創建。例如，建築物可能有一個郵寄地址是"主街"。請注意，街道這個欄位是可選的。還請記住，添加街道的名稱必須是確切街道的名稱，而不是整個地址。出於同樣的原因，不需要在這欄位中輸入街道的郵遞區號/郵遞區號。你可以把整個地址寫入在描述欄位，每當你進行搜索時，搜索引擎將會準確地找到它。

"'''建築物編號'''"是建築物的門牌號碼。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，羅切斯特，MI，美國'''，215 是建築物的門牌號碼。此欄位的加入是隨意的。

===類別===
''主要文章 [[添加地點#類別|類別]]''

有類別清單中，您可以選擇適合您新添加的地點。為方便起見，有一個搜索框。類別是非常重要的，如果可能的話﹐您應該盡量將它們添加到您的標籤。基本上，類別允許您在已經添加的地方增添定義，亦為您和其他人更容易在類似的標籤之間可以
容易找到。

===維基百科鏈接===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#維基百科鏈接|維基百科鏈接]]''

如果新添加的地點有一個維基百科條目，它會在這裡。如果你新添加的地點'''沒有'''一個維基百科的條目，請不要在此欄位創造一個。此欄位是隨意的。

當添加了的標籤地點有一個有效而又有應同語言的維基百科頁面，您或者需要更新維基衛星地圖標籤的標題，使這兩者的標題相同。

和維基衛星地圖沒有直接關聯的維基百科的文章應該包括在描述文本下方的描述部分。

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

Quick start/cn

2012-11-05T14:50:54Z

Teresa: /* Wikipedia Link */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}
這頁是為那些想要直接進入維基衛星地圖的。在這里你可以找到一些建議和一個簡單的手冊進入主要的維基衛星地圖的功能 - 探索地圖和添加地點。
雖然維基衛星地圖有很多其它功能，添加地點是一個新用戶第一次使用時會用的一個功能。此外，有一些功能，如添加線性特征只適用于2+[[社群#|用戶等級]]。有關維基衛星地圖的詳細功能的信息請閱讀[[工具頁]]節。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

== 對新用戶的建議 ==

1. 要理解維基衛星地圖並不是複雜的事情，您可以在使用過程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，請仔細閱讀此說明書。(你不需要記住它，但你會看到它説明在這裡包括哪些主題) 亦不需要害怕去問有經驗的用戶尋求幫助。使用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/論壇/index.php 論壇]來溝通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，標題，描述等）的所有信息必須是準確的，有用的和有組織的。請記住，創建地點的數目額並不重要，創建越來越多的地點，不應該是你的目標。更為重要的是你創建的地點（標籤）具有品質，這將會增加別人的興趣，而連帶有助於人們了解這世界的各地方。

3. 你應要熟悉[[關於維基衛星地圖#方針|維基衛星地圖方針和指導]]，你會知道或意識到一些不愉快的情況，例如因為不小心或無意違反規則而令到你的帳戶被禁，或知道在什麼情況下你的標籤會被刪除。

4. 三思之後才而進行編輯或刪除由其他用戶創建的地點。別人添加了一個地點，他必然有他編輯的理由和其使用方式，如果你要編輯或刪除這個標籤，事先要準備好你的爭論和參考官方手冊文檔。如果你有任何疑問，我們建議你首先向該使用者發送一個信息，提出你的疑問。

5. 要有耐心，作個好用戶，肯和其他維基衛星地圖用戶合作。請記住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社區和你的國家。請盡量給他們一個良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

維基衛星地圖提供了大量的資料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以選擇如何查看地圖，不同的地圖類型，可以給您不同的意見和資訊。看[[用戶界面#地圖型式|地圖型式]]詳細資訊。

*您可以搜索一個特定的地點。只要在搜索欄輸入關鍵字，地址或坐標。通過類目過濾器，你還可以搜索類型的位置。
請參見 [[用戶界面#類目|用戶界面:類目]]有關更多詳細資訊。

*通過點擊它的標題，您可以瞭解關於一個特定的地點。在標籤窗口中，您可以看到這個地點位置的資訊:描述、地址、維基百科的鏈接、類別、照片和它的附屬體。

*每個城市都有自己的網頁上的城市指南。每一個指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了對這城市的概述，所有的街道、類目、標籤和照片列表。

== 添加地點 ==

首先，我們建議使用 '衛星+老地方' 地圖類型（在頂部的菜單中)選擇添加添加新的地點，這可避免創建重複的標籤。找到您想要添加的標籤，並確保這個地點並沒有被添加過。然後，在屏幕上方的菜單中選擇"添加地點"。您可能需要放大的更多。當使用的工具出現後，勾勒出您要添加地點的輪廓。當你完成後，點擊"保存"按鈕。

另一個窗口應會彈出一個視窗，在其中您可以描述您已經添加的地方：

===語言===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#語言|語言]]''

這一欄位將會為您新添加的地點選擇一種語言。此欄位是必需的。

===標題===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#標題|標題]]''

第一個文本框的標記為"'''標題'''" 。請輸入您新的地點的標題。此欄位是必需的。請記住，應避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因為這是網絡術語相等於吶喊，並且它不會使您的標籤更為重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地點#描述|描述]]''

下一個框的標題是"'''描述'''。" 鍵入描述地點的東西。它可以是任何關於這個地點的歷史，或者有什麼特別的各項等等。地點的描述能夠令到一個標籤有用。請盡量寫入正確的描述，[[關於維基衛星地圖#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[關於維基衛星地圖#廣告|廣告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#地址|地址]]''

在接下來兩個框標記為"'''街'''"和"'''建築物編號'''"。

"'''街'''"是這個地點位於的街道的名稱。有時，你會看到捲動項目單；這意味著附近已經有街道被創建。例如，建築物可能有一個郵寄地址是"主街"。請注意，街道這個欄位是可選的。還請記住，添加街道的名稱必須是確切街道的名稱，而不是整個地址。出於同樣的原因，不需要在這欄位中輸入街道的郵遞區號/郵遞區號。你可以把整個地址寫入在描述欄位，每當你進行搜索時，搜索引擎將會準確地找到它。

"'''建築物編號'''"是建築物的門牌號碼。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，羅切斯特，MI，美國'''，215 是建築物的門牌號碼。此欄位的加入是隨意的。

===類別===
''主要文章 [[添加地點#類別|類別]]''

有類別清單中，您可以選擇適合您新添加的地點。為方便起見，有一個搜索框。類別是非常重要的，如果可能的話﹐您應該盡量將它們添加到您的標籤。基本上，類別允許您在已經添加的地方增添定義，亦為您和其他人更容易在類似的標籤之間可以
容易找到。

===維基百科鏈接===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#維基百科鏈接|維基百科鏈接]]''

如果新添加的地點有一個維基百科條目，它會在[[這裡]]。如果你新添加的地點'''沒有'''一個維基百科的條目，請不要此欄位創造一個。此欄位是隨意的。當添加了的標籤地點有一個有效而又有應同語言的維基百科頁面，您或者需要更新維
基衛星地圖標籤的標題﹐使這兩者的標題相同。

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

Quick start/zh

2012-11-05T13:53:39Z

Teresa: /* Category */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

<center>{{#ev:youtube|X01_V-h24jU}}</center>

== 对新用户的建议 ==

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

== 添加地点 ==

首先，我们建议使用 '卫星+老地方' 地图类型（在顶部的菜单中)选择添加添加新的地点，这可避免创建重复的标签。找到您想要添加的标签，并确保这个地点并没有被添加过。然后，在屏幕上方的菜单中选择"添加地点"。您可能需要放大的更多。
当使用的工具出现后，勾勒出您要添加地点的轮廓。当你完成后，点击"保存"按钮。

另一个窗口应会弹出一个视窗，在其中您可以描述您已经添加的地方：

===语言===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#语言|语言]]''

这一栏位将会为您新添加的地点选择一种语言。此栏位是必需的。

===标题===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#标题|标题]]''

第一个文本框的标记为"'''标题'''" 。请输入您新的地点的标题。此栏位是必需的。请记住，应避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因为这是网络术语相等于呐喊，并且它不会使您的标签更为重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地点#描述|描述]]''

下一个框的标题是"'''描述'''。" 键入描述地点的东西。它可以是任何关于这个地点的历史，或者有什么特别的各项等等。地点的描述能够令到一个标签有用。请尽量写入正确的描述，[[关于维基卫星地图#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[关于维基卫星地图#广告|广告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#地址|地址]]

在接下来两个框标记为"'''街'''"和"'''建筑物编号'''"。

"'''街'''"是这个地点位于的街道的名称。有时，你会看到卷动项目单；这意味着附近已经有街道被创建。例如，建筑物可能有一个邮寄地址是"主街"。请注意，街道这个栏位是可选的。还请记住，添加街道的名称必须是确切街道的名称，而不是整个地址。出于同样的原因，不需要在这栏位中输入街道的邮递区号/邮递区号。你可以把整个地址写入在描述栏位，每当你进行搜索时，搜索引擎将会准确地找到它。

"'''建筑物编号'''"是建筑物的门牌号码。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，罗切斯特，MI，美国'''，215 是建筑物的门牌号码。此栏位的加入是随意的。

===类別===
''主要文章 [[添加地点#类别|类别]]''

有类别清单中，您可以选择适合您新添加的地点。为方便起见，有一个搜索框。类别是非常重要的，如果可能的话，您应该尽量将它们添加到您的标签。基本上，类别允许您在已经添加的地方增添定义，亦为您和其他人更容易在类似的标签之间可以容易找到。

===Wikipedia Link===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Wikipedia_link|Wikipedia link]]''

If your new place has a Wikipedia entry, it goes herback to [[Main Page]]e. If your new place does '''not''' have a Wikipedia entry, don't invent one just so you can put it in this field. This field is optional. When the place has a valid Wikipedia page in that language with an appropriate title, update the Wikimapia title so that the Wikipedia entry and the Wikimapia entry are the same.

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

Quick start/cn

2012-11-05T13:51:33Z

Teresa: /* Category */

{{Languages|Quick_start}}

{{Navbox user guide}}
這頁是為那些想要直接進入維基衛星地圖的。在這里你可以找到一些建議和一個簡單的手冊進入主要的維基衛星地圖的功能 - 探索地圖和添加地點。
雖然維基衛星地圖有很多其它功能，添加地點是一個新用戶第一次使用時會用的一個功能。此外，有一些功能，如添加線性特征只適用于2+[[社群#|用戶等級]]。有關維基衛星地圖的詳細功能的信息請閱讀[[工具頁]]節。

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== 對新用戶的建議 ==

1. 要理解維基衛星地圖並不是複雜的事情，您可以在使用過程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，請仔細閱讀此說明書。(你不需要記住它，但你會看到它説明在這裡包括哪些主題) 亦不需要害怕去問有經驗的用戶尋求幫助。使用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/論壇/index.php 論壇]來溝通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，標題，描述等）的所有信息必須是準確的，有用的和有組織的。請記住，創建地點的數目額並不重要，創建越來越多的地點，不應該是你的目標。更為重要的是你創建的地點（標籤）具有品質，這將會增加別人的興趣，而連帶有助於人們了解這世界的各地方。

3. 你應要熟悉[[關於維基衛星地圖#方針|維基衛星地圖方針和指導]]，你會知道或意識到一些不愉快的情況，例如因為不小心或無意違反規則而令到你的帳戶被禁，或知道在什麼情況下你的標籤會被刪除。

4. 三思之後才而進行編輯或刪除由其他用戶創建的地點。別人添加了一個地點，他必然有他編輯的理由和其使用方式，如果你要編輯或刪除這個標籤，事先要準備好你的爭論和參考官方手冊文檔。如果你有任何疑問，我們建議你首先向該使用者發送一個信息，提出你的疑問。

5. 要有耐心，作個好用戶，肯和其他維基衛星地圖用戶合作。請記住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社區和你的國家。請盡量給他們一個良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

維基衛星地圖提供了大量的資料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以選擇如何查看地圖，不同的地圖類型，可以給您不同的意見和資訊。看[[用戶界面#地圖型式|地圖型式]]詳細資訊。

*您可以搜索一個特定的地點。只要在搜索欄輸入關鍵字，地址或坐標。通過類目過濾器，你還可以搜索類型的位置。
請參見 [[用戶界面#類目|用戶界面:類目]]有關更多詳細資訊。

*通過點擊它的標題，您可以瞭解關於一個特定的地點。在標籤窗口中，您可以看到這個地點位置的資訊:描述、地址、維基百科的鏈接、類別、照片和它的附屬體。

*每個城市都有自己的網頁上的城市指南。每一個指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了對這城市的概述，所有的街道、類目、標籤和照片列表。

== 添加地點 ==

首先，我們建議使用 '衛星+老地方' 地圖類型（在頂部的菜單中)選擇添加添加新的地點，這可避免創建重複的標籤。找到您想要添加的標籤，並確保這個地點並沒有被添加過。然後，在屏幕上方的菜單中選擇"添加地點"。您可能需要放大的更多。當使用的工具出現後，勾勒出您要添加地點的輪廓。當你完成後，點擊"保存"按鈕。

另一個窗口應會彈出一個視窗，在其中您可以描述您已經添加的地方：

===語言===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#語言|語言]]''

這一欄位將會為您新添加的地點選擇一種語言。此欄位是必需的。

===標題===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#標題|標題]]''

第一個文本框的標記為"'''標題'''" 。請輸入您新的地點的標題。此欄位是必需的。請記住，應避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因為這是網絡術語相等於吶喊，並且它不會使您的標籤更為重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地點#描述|描述]]''

下一個框的標題是"'''描述'''。" 鍵入描述地點的東西。它可以是任何關於這個地點的歷史，或者有什麼特別的各項等等。地點的描述能夠令到一個標籤有用。請盡量寫入正確的描述，[[關於維基衛星地圖#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[關於維基衛星地圖#廣告|廣告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#地址|地址]]''

在接下來兩個框標記為"'''街'''"和"'''建築物編號'''"。

"'''街'''"是這個地點位於的街道的名稱。有時，你會看到捲動項目單；這意味著附近已經有街道被創建。例如，建築物可能有一個郵寄地址是"主街"。請注意，街道這個欄位是可選的。還請記住，添加街道的名稱必須是確切街道的名稱，而不是整個地址。出於同樣的原因，不需要在這欄位中輸入街道的郵遞區號/郵遞區號。你可以把整個地址寫入在描述欄位，每當你進行搜索時，搜索引擎將會準確地找到它。

"'''建築物編號'''"是建築物的門牌號碼。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，羅切斯特，MI，美國'''，215 是建築物的門牌號碼。此欄位的加入是隨意的。

===類別===
''主要文章 [[添加地點#類別|類別]]''

有類別清單中，您可以選擇適合您新添加的地點。為方便起見，有一個搜索框。類別是非常重要的，如果可能的話﹐您應該盡量將它們添加到您的標籤。基本上，類別允許您在已經添加的地方增添定義，亦為您和其他人更容易在類似的標籤之間可以
容易找到。

===Wikipedia Link===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Wikipedia_link|Wikipedia link]]''

If your new place has a Wikipedia entry, it goes herback to [[Main Page]]e. If your new place does '''not''' have a Wikipedia entry, don't invent one just so you can put it in this field. This field is optional. When the place has a valid Wikipedia page in that language with an appropriate title, update the Wikimapia title so that the Wikipedia entry and the Wikimapia entry are the same.

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

關於維基衛星地圖

2012-11-05T12:02:25Z

Teresa:

==政策==
=== 維基衛星地圖指導 ===

[http://wikimapia.org/用戶/工具/指導/ 維基衛星地圖指導]實際上就是維基衛星地圖的'''正式規則'''，應嚴格遵守並視為正式規章和職權範圍的補充。

=== 職權範圍 ===
[http://wikimapia.org/terms_reference.html 職權範圍]說明的合同條款必須同意遵守才能使用維基衛星地圖和它的服務。它還包括更詳細的使用、版權通知和隱私聲明中的條款。

關於維基衛星地圖

2012-10-31T00:45:41Z

Teresa: Created page with "==政策== === 維基衛星地圖指導 === [http://wikimapia.org/用戶/工具/指導/ 維基衛星地圖指導]實際上就是維基衛星地圖的'''正式規則'''，應..."

==政策==
=== 維基衛星地圖指導 ===

[http://wikimapia.org/用戶/工具/指導/ 維基衛星地圖指導]實際上就是維基衛星地圖的'''正式規則'''，應嚴格遵守並視為正式規章和職權範圍的補充。

快速启动

2012-10-22T10:53:44Z

Teresa: /* Addresses */

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

== 对新用户的建议 ==

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

== 添加地点 ==

首先，我们建议使用 '卫星+老地方' 地图类型（在顶部的菜单中)选择添加添加新的地点，这可避免创建重复的标签。找到您想要添加的标签，并确保这个地点并没有被添加过。然后，在屏幕上方的菜单中选择"添加地点"。您可能需要放大的更多。
当使用的工具出现后，勾勒出您要添加地点的轮廓。当你完成后，点击"保存"按钮。

另一个窗口应会弹出一个视窗，在其中您可以描述您已经添加的地方：

===语言===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#语言|语言]]''

这一栏位将会为您新添加的地点选择一种语言。此栏位是必需的。

===标题===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#标题|标题]]''

第一个文本框的标记为"'''标题'''" 。请输入您新的地点的标题。此栏位是必需的。请记住，应避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因为这是网络术语相等于呐喊，并且它不会使您的标签更为重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地点#描述|描述]]''

下一个框的标题是"'''描述'''。" 键入描述地点的东西。它可以是任何关于这个地点的历史，或者有什么特别的各项等等。地点的描述能够令到一个标签有用。请尽量写入正确的描述，[[关于维基卫星地图#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[关于维基卫星地图#广告|广告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#地址|地址]]

在接下来两个框标记为"'''街'''"和"'''建筑物编号'''"。

"'''街'''"是这个地点位于的街道的名称。有时，你会看到卷动项目单；这意味着附近已经有街道被创建。例如，建筑物可能有一个邮寄地址是"主街"。请注意，街道这个栏位是可选的。还请记住，添加街道的名称必须是确切街道的名称，而不是整个地址。出于同样的原因，不需要在这栏位中输入街道的邮递区号/邮递区号。你可以把整个地址写入在描述栏位，每当你进行搜索时，搜索引擎将会准确地找到它。

"'''建筑物编号'''"是建筑物的门牌号码。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，罗切斯特，MI，美国'''，215 是建筑物的门牌号码。此栏位的加入是随意的。

===Category===
''Main article [[Adding_places#Categories|Categories]]''

There is a [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=50.8111027&lon=-7.8152405&z=2&l=0&m=b&show=/user/tools/categories/?page=1 list of categories] that you can choose for your new place. To make things easier, there's a search box. Categories are ''very important'', always add them to your tags, if possible. Basically, they allow you to define the type of the place you've added and others to find it among the similar tags.

===Wikipedia Link===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Wikipedia_link|Wikipedia link]]''

If your new place has a Wikipedia entry, it goes herback to [[Main Page]]e. If your new place does '''not''' have a Wikipedia entry, don't invent one just so you can put it in this field. This field is optional. When the place has a valid Wikipedia page in that language with an appropriate title, update the Wikimapia title so that the Wikipedia entry and the Wikimapia entry are the same.

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

快速啟動

2012-10-22T10:49:50Z

Teresa: /* 地址 */

這頁是為那些想要直接進入維基衛星地圖的。在這里你可以找到一些建議和一個簡單的手冊進入主要的維基衛星地圖的功能 - 探索地圖和添加地點。
雖然維基衛星地圖有很多其它功能，添加地點是一個新用戶第一次使用時會用的一個功能。此外，有一些功能，如添加線性特征只適用于2+[[社群#|用戶等級]]。有關維基衛星地圖的詳細功能的信息請閱讀[[工具頁]]節。

== 對新用戶的建議 ==

1. 要理解維基衛星地圖並不是複雜的事情，您可以在使用過程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，請仔細閱讀此說明書。(你不需要記住它，但你會看到它説明在這裡包括哪些主題) 亦不需要害怕去問有經驗的用戶尋求幫助。使用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/論壇/index.php 論壇]來溝通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，標題，描述等）的所有信息必須是準確的，有用的和有組織的。請記住，創建地點的數目額並不重要，創建越來越多的地點，不應該是你的目標。更為重要的是你創建的地點（標籤）具有品質，這將會增加別人的興趣，而連帶有助於人們了解這世界的各地方。

3. 你應要熟悉[[關於維基衛星地圖#方針|維基衛星地圖方針和指導]]，你會知道或意識到一些不愉快的情況，例如因為不小心或無意違反規則而令到你的帳戶被禁，或知道在什麼情況下你的標籤會被刪除。

4. 三思之後才而進行編輯或刪除由其他用戶創建的地點。別人添加了一個地點，他必然有他編輯的理由和其使用方式，如果你要編輯或刪除這個標籤，事先要準備好你的爭論和參考官方手冊文檔。如果你有任何疑問，我們建議你首先向該使用者發送一個信息，提出你的疑問。

5. 要有耐心，作個好用戶，肯和其他維基衛星地圖用戶合作。請記住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社區和你的國家。請盡量給他們一個良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

維基衛星地圖提供了大量的資料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以選擇如何查看地圖，不同的地圖類型，可以給您不同的意見和資訊。看[[用戶界面#地圖型式|地圖型式]]詳細資訊。

*您可以搜索一個特定的地點。只要在搜索欄輸入關鍵字，地址或坐標。通過類目過濾器，你還可以搜索類型的位置。
請參見 [[用戶界面#類目|用戶界面:類目]]有關更多詳細資訊。

*通過點擊它的標題，您可以瞭解關於一個特定的地點。在標籤窗口中，您可以看到這個地點位置的資訊:描述、地址、維基百科的鏈接、類別、照片和它的附屬體。

*每個城市都有自己的網頁上的城市指南。每一個指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了對這城市的概述，所有的街道、類目、標籤和照片列表。

== 添加地點 ==

首先，我們建議使用 '衛星+老地方' 地圖類型（在頂部的菜單中)選擇添加添加新的地點，這可避免創建重複的標籤。找到您想要添加的標籤，並確保這個地點並沒有被添加過。然後，在屏幕上方的菜單中選擇"添加地點"。您可能需要放大的更多。當使用的工具出現後，勾勒出您要添加地點的輪廓。當你完成後，點擊"保存"按鈕。

另一個窗口應會彈出一個視窗，在其中您可以描述您已經添加的地方：

===語言===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#語言|語言]]''

這一欄位將會為您新添加的地點選擇一種語言。此欄位是必需的。

===標題===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#標題|標題]]''

第一個文本框的標記為"'''標題'''" 。請輸入您新的地點的標題。此欄位是必需的。請記住，應避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因為這是網絡術語相等於吶喊，並且它不會使您的標籤更為重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地點#描述|描述]]''

下一個框的標題是"'''描述'''。" 鍵入描述地點的東西。它可以是任何關於這個地點的歷史，或者有什麼特別的各項等等。地點的描述能夠令到一個標籤有用。請盡量寫入正確的描述，[[關於維基衛星地圖#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[關於維基衛星地圖#廣告|廣告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#地址|地址]]''

在接下來兩個框標記為"'''街'''"和"'''建築物編號'''"。

"'''街'''"是這個地點位於的街道的名稱。有時，你會看到捲動項目單；這意味著附近已經有街道被創建。例如，建築物可能有一個郵寄地址是"主街"。請注意，街道這個欄位是可選的。還請記住，添加街道的名稱必須是確切街道的名稱，而不是整個地址。出於同樣的原因，不需要在這欄位中輸入街道的郵遞區號/郵遞區號。你可以把整個地址寫入在描述欄位，每當你進行搜索時，搜索引擎將會準確地找到它。

"'''建築物編號'''"是建築物的門牌號碼。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，羅切斯特，MI，美國'''，215 是建築物的門牌號碼。此欄位的加入是隨意的。

===Category===
''Main article [[Adding_places#Categories|Categories]]''

There is a [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=50.8111027&lon=-7.8152405&z=2&l=0&m=b&show=/user/tools/categories/?page=1 list of categories] that you can choose for your new place. To make things easier, there's a search box. Categories are ''very important'', always add them to your tags, if possible. Basically, they allow you to define the type of the place you've added and others to find it among the similar tags.

===Wikipedia Link===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Wikipedia_link|Wikipedia link]]''

If your new place has a Wikipedia entry, it goes herback to [[Main Page]]e. If your new place does '''not''' have a Wikipedia entry, don't invent one just so you can put it in this field. This field is optional. When the place has a valid Wikipedia page in that language with an appropriate title, update the Wikimapia title so that the Wikipedia entry and the Wikimapia entry are the same.

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

快速啟動

2012-10-22T10:48:40Z

Teresa: /* 地址 */

這頁是為那些想要直接進入維基衛星地圖的。在這里你可以找到一些建議和一個簡單的手冊進入主要的維基衛星地圖的功能 - 探索地圖和添加地點。
雖然維基衛星地圖有很多其它功能，添加地點是一個新用戶第一次使用時會用的一個功能。此外，有一些功能，如添加線性特征只適用于2+[[社群#|用戶等級]]。有關維基衛星地圖的詳細功能的信息請閱讀[[工具頁]]節。

== 對新用戶的建議 ==

1. 要理解維基衛星地圖並不是複雜的事情，您可以在使用過程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，請仔細閱讀此說明書。(你不需要記住它，但你會看到它説明在這裡包括哪些主題) 亦不需要害怕去問有經驗的用戶尋求幫助。使用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/論壇/index.php 論壇]來溝通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，標題，描述等）的所有信息必須是準確的，有用的和有組織的。請記住，創建地點的數目額並不重要，創建越來越多的地點，不應該是你的目標。更為重要的是你創建的地點（標籤）具有品質，這將會增加別人的興趣，而連帶有助於人們了解這世界的各地方。

3. 你應要熟悉[[關於維基衛星地圖#方針|維基衛星地圖方針和指導]]，你會知道或意識到一些不愉快的情況，例如因為不小心或無意違反規則而令到你的帳戶被禁，或知道在什麼情況下你的標籤會被刪除。

4. 三思之後才而進行編輯或刪除由其他用戶創建的地點。別人添加了一個地點，他必然有他編輯的理由和其使用方式，如果你要編輯或刪除這個標籤，事先要準備好你的爭論和參考官方手冊文檔。如果你有任何疑問，我們建議你首先向該使用者發送一個信息，提出你的疑問。

5. 要有耐心，作個好用戶，肯和其他維基衛星地圖用戶合作。請記住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社區和你的國家。請盡量給他們一個良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

維基衛星地圖提供了大量的資料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以選擇如何查看地圖，不同的地圖類型，可以給您不同的意見和資訊。看[[用戶界面#地圖型式|地圖型式]]詳細資訊。

*您可以搜索一個特定的地點。只要在搜索欄輸入關鍵字，地址或坐標。通過類目過濾器，你還可以搜索類型的位置。
請參見 [[用戶界面#類目|用戶界面:類目]]有關更多詳細資訊。

*通過點擊它的標題，您可以瞭解關於一個特定的地點。在標籤窗口中，您可以看到這個地點位置的資訊:描述、地址、維基百科的鏈接、類別、照片和它的附屬體。

*每個城市都有自己的網頁上的城市指南。每一個指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了對這城市的概述，所有的街道、類目、標籤和照片列表。

== 添加地點 ==

首先，我們建議使用 '衛星+老地方' 地圖類型（在頂部的菜單中)選擇添加添加新的地點，這可避免創建重複的標籤。找到您想要添加的標籤，並確保這個地點並沒有被添加過。然後，在屏幕上方的菜單中選擇"添加地點"。您可能需要放大的更多。當使用的工具出現後，勾勒出您要添加地點的輪廓。當你完成後，點擊"保存"按鈕。

另一個窗口應會彈出一個視窗，在其中您可以描述您已經添加的地方：

===語言===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#語言|語言]]''

這一欄位將會為您新添加的地點選擇一種語言。此欄位是必需的。

===標題===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#標題|標題]]''

第一個文本框的標記為"'''標題'''" 。請輸入您新的地點的標題。此欄位是必需的。請記住，應避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因為這是網絡術語相等於吶喊，並且它不會使您的標籤更為重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地點#描述|描述]]''

下一個框的標題是"'''描述'''。" 鍵入描述地點的東西。它可以是任何關於這個地點的歷史，或者有什麼特別的各項等等。地點的描述能夠令到一個標籤有用。請盡量寫入正確的描述，[[關於維基衛星地圖#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[關於維基衛星地圖#廣告|廣告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#地址|地址]]''

在接下來兩個框標記為"'''街'''"和"'''建築物編號'''"。

"街"是這個地點位於的街道的名稱。有時，你會看到捲動項目單；這意味著附近已經有街道被創建。例如，建築物可能有一個郵寄地址是"主街"。請注意，街道這個欄位是可選的。還請記住，添加街道的名稱必須是確切街道的名稱，而不是整個地址。出於同樣的原因，不需要在這欄位中輸入街道的郵遞區號/郵遞區號。你可以把整個地址寫入在描述欄位，每當你進行搜索時，搜索引擎將會準確地找到它。

"建築物編號"是建築物的門牌號碼。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，羅切斯特，MI，美國'''，215 是建築物的門牌號碼。此欄位的加入是隨意的。

===Category===
''Main article [[Adding_places#Categories|Categories]]''

There is a [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=50.8111027&lon=-7.8152405&z=2&l=0&m=b&show=/user/tools/categories/?page=1 list of categories] that you can choose for your new place. To make things easier, there's a search box. Categories are ''very important'', always add them to your tags, if possible. Basically, they allow you to define the type of the place you've added and others to find it among the similar tags.

===Wikipedia Link===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Wikipedia_link|Wikipedia link]]''

If your new place has a Wikipedia entry, it goes herback to [[Main Page]]e. If your new place does '''not''' have a Wikipedia entry, don't invent one just so you can put it in this field. This field is optional. When the place has a valid Wikipedia page in that language with an appropriate title, update the Wikimapia title so that the Wikipedia entry and the Wikimapia entry are the same.

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

快速啟動

2012-10-22T10:43:10Z

Teresa: /* Addresses */

這頁是為那些想要直接進入維基衛星地圖的。在這里你可以找到一些建議和一個簡單的手冊進入主要的維基衛星地圖的功能 - 探索地圖和添加地點。
雖然維基衛星地圖有很多其它功能，添加地點是一個新用戶第一次使用時會用的一個功能。此外，有一些功能，如添加線性特征只適用于2+[[社群#|用戶等級]]。有關維基衛星地圖的詳細功能的信息請閱讀[[工具頁]]節。

== 對新用戶的建議 ==

1. 要理解維基衛星地圖並不是複雜的事情，您可以在使用過程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，請仔細閱讀此說明書。(你不需要記住它，但你會看到它説明在這裡包括哪些主題) 亦不需要害怕去問有經驗的用戶尋求幫助。使用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/論壇/index.php 論壇]來溝通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，標題，描述等）的所有信息必須是準確的，有用的和有組織的。請記住，創建地點的數目額並不重要，創建越來越多的地點，不應該是你的目標。更為重要的是你創建的地點（標籤）具有品質，這將會增加別人的興趣，而連帶有助於人們了解這世界的各地方。

3. 你應要熟悉[[關於維基衛星地圖#方針|維基衛星地圖方針和指導]]，你會知道或意識到一些不愉快的情況，例如因為不小心或無意違反規則而令到你的帳戶被禁，或知道在什麼情況下你的標籤會被刪除。

4. 三思之後才而進行編輯或刪除由其他用戶創建的地點。別人添加了一個地點，他必然有他編輯的理由和其使用方式，如果你要編輯或刪除這個標籤，事先要準備好你的爭論和參考官方手冊文檔。如果你有任何疑問，我們建議你首先向該使用者發送一個信息，提出你的疑問。

5. 要有耐心，作個好用戶，肯和其他維基衛星地圖用戶合作。請記住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社區和你的國家。請盡量給他們一個良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

維基衛星地圖提供了大量的資料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以選擇如何查看地圖，不同的地圖類型，可以給您不同的意見和資訊。看[[用戶界面#地圖型式|地圖型式]]詳細資訊。

*您可以搜索一個特定的地點。只要在搜索欄輸入關鍵字，地址或坐標。通過類目過濾器，你還可以搜索類型的位置。
請參見 [[用戶界面#類目|用戶界面:類目]]有關更多詳細資訊。

*通過點擊它的標題，您可以瞭解關於一個特定的地點。在標籤窗口中，您可以看到這個地點位置的資訊:描述、地址、維基百科的鏈接、類別、照片和它的附屬體。

*每個城市都有自己的網頁上的城市指南。每一個指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了對這城市的概述，所有的街道、類目、標籤和照片列表。

== 添加地點 ==

首先，我們建議使用 '衛星+老地方' 地圖類型（在頂部的菜單中)選擇添加添加新的地點，這可避免創建重複的標籤。找到您想要添加的標籤，並確保這個地點並沒有被添加過。然後，在屏幕上方的菜單中選擇"添加地點"。您可能需要放大的更多。當使用的工具出現後，勾勒出您要添加地點的輪廓。當你完成後，點擊"保存"按鈕。

另一個窗口應會彈出一個視窗，在其中您可以描述您已經添加的地方：

===語言===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#語言|語言]]''

這一欄位將會為您新添加的地點選擇一種語言。此欄位是必需的。

===標題===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#標題|標題]]''

第一個文本框的標記為"'''標題'''" 。請輸入您新的地點的標題。此欄位是必需的。請記住，應避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因為這是網絡術語相等於吶喊，並且它不會使您的標籤更為重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地點#描述|描述]]''

下一個框的標題是"'''描述'''。" 鍵入描述地點的東西。它可以是任何關於這個地點的歷史，或者有什麼特別的各項等等。地點的描述能夠令到一個標籤有用。請盡量寫入正確的描述，[[關於維基衛星地圖#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[關於維基衛星地圖#廣告|廣告]]。

===地址===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#地址|地址]]''

在接下來兩個框標記為"街"和"建築物編號"。

"街"是這個地點位於的街道的名稱。有時，你會看到捲動項目單；這意味著附近已經有街道被創建。例如，建築物可能有一個郵寄地址是"主街"。請注意，街道這個欄位是可選的。還請記住，添加街道的名稱必須是確切街道的名稱，而不是整個地址。出於同樣的原因，不需要在這欄位中輸入街道的郵遞區號/郵遞區號。你可以把整個地址寫入在描述欄位，每當你進行搜索時，搜索引擎將會準確地找到它。

"建築物編號"是建築物的門牌號碼。例如，在此位址：'''215 南主街，羅切斯特，MI，美國'''，215 是建築物的門牌號碼。此欄位的加入是隨意的。

===Category===
''Main article [[Adding_places#Categories|Categories]]''

There is a [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=50.8111027&lon=-7.8152405&z=2&l=0&m=b&show=/user/tools/categories/?page=1 list of categories] that you can choose for your new place. To make things easier, there's a search box. Categories are ''very important'', always add them to your tags, if possible. Basically, they allow you to define the type of the place you've added and others to find it among the similar tags.

===Wikipedia Link===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Wikipedia_link|Wikipedia link]]''

If your new place has a Wikipedia entry, it goes herback to [[Main Page]]e. If your new place does '''not''' have a Wikipedia entry, don't invent one just so you can put it in this field. This field is optional. When the place has a valid Wikipedia page in that language with an appropriate title, update the Wikimapia title so that the Wikipedia entry and the Wikimapia entry are the same.

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

Help/FAQ

2012-10-06T18:43:25Z

Teresa: /* Can you update the map in my location because it is too blurry/low resolution quality? */

Welcome to FAQ!

If you are a new or inexperienced user, we acknowledge it will take you time to understand the rules and to use Wikimapia's features properly. You may have many questions which need answering or you might need a pointer just to help you get back on track.

We therefore present the FAQ so that it can address your queries as well as covering the essential basics required to make your experience in Wikimapia a well-informed, compliant and pleasant one.

=Basic Philosophy=

===What is Wikimapia for?===
Wikimapia aimed to mark all geographical objects in the world and provide a useful description for them, so that anyone can share his knowledge and freely explore the world.
===Who is Wikimapia for?===
Anyone who is interested in exploring the world or like to share his or her knowledge with everyone who uses Wikimapia.

===What is the basic ideology of Wikimapia?===
To make yourself aware of Wikimapia basic ideology we recommend you to click [[About_Wikimapia| here]].

===What are the guidelines for using content from Wikimapia?===
According to Wikimapia [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ License] you may use Wikimapia content as you like (for sharing, recasting, transforming or adapting in any form recognizably derived from the original for any use). We also encourage you to build your work upon Wikimapia data and require its further distribution under the same or similar license to this one.

===Is it WikiMapia or Wikimapia?===
This website is usually more referred to as '''Wikimapia'''.

===How can I help?===
There many ways to contribute to Wikimapia. [[Adding/editing places]] is already a great help. You can also help translating the interface into your language, report about bugs in [http://wikimapia.org/user/tools/user_reports/ reports list] or become an [http://wikimapia.org/docs/Community#Special_roles advanced user (moderator)] to help other users.

=Help=

===How can I get help using Wikimapia?===
First of all you should read Wikimapia Docs and [http://wikimapia.org/user/tools/guidelines/ Guidelines] carefully. If you still can’t get the answer to your question send a message to an [[Community#Advanced_Users|Advanced User]] or you can also ask for help on the [http://wikimapia.org/forum/index.php forum].

===Who is an admin?===
Admins are the members of [[Community#Wikimapia_Team| Wikimapia team]].

===How can I get help from admin?===
First, make sure that a moderator or an advanced user (AU) can not help you. Then send admins a message or email on contact@wikimapia.org

=Wikipedia content=

===What are the guidelines for using content from Wikipedia?===
Articles quality on Wikipedia fit Wikimapia demands. So you can certainly use Wikipedia while describing a place or give a link to Wikipedia article.
===Cutting and pasting an entire Wikipedia article into a Wikimapia description box is a great idea, right?===
Giving a link to the article is more than enough, there is no need to repeat things twice.

=Languages=

===Can I add information in my local language in a different language page?===
No. you cannot add languages in a different language page. This restriction applies to wordings added after the proper title. You can only add your language to the corresponding language page by accessing the object's 'Menu' and selecting 'Add another language' in the drop down menu. You may then choose your language from the choices available. You can also access your language page by clicking the two-letter country code (in blue) at the bottom of a tag.

===Someone has added a place in my country and written it in a foreign language. Can I delete it?===
Accurate descriptions in foreign languages are perfectly acceptable as long as they are made in the correct language page. The wilful deletion of tags containing foreign languages is forbidden.
===Can I add the same Wikipedia link to multiple language pages of an object?===
No. You should add the link to the respective language page of the object. Even then it should be confined to the Wikipedia link section in the object's edit window. However, you may include links to secondary Wikipedia articles in the description section.
===I don't understand English. What can I do?===
Wikimapia is a multi-lingual website and supports 101 languages. Though the major discussions are held in English (i.e., on forum), you still can choose your interface language from the list and enjoy Wikimapia.

===How can I see Wikimapia (or mark places) in my own language?===
You need to change the interface language to your language by hovering over two-letter country code at the top menu then clicking 'more languages' and selecting your language.

===Why are some titles and tooltips in a different language?===
This means that there is no translation of these titles or tooltips in your language yet. You can translate them into your language if you like.
===How do I change the interface language?===
To change the interface language to your language, hover over two-letter country code at the top menu, click 'more languages' and select your language.

===How is the default language for my created places determined?===
When open a place tag the system will offer you to see the description on your interface language. If there is no description on your interface language then you'll see the tag on English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian. If there is no description on any of these languages, then you'll see the description on available language.

===When a place is written in several languages, but not mine, how do you determine which one to show me?===
There is a list of most popular languages. If there are several descriptions of one place on different languages the system automatically determines the most popular language among those which are available for that specific place.

===Someone wrote a good description in a place but it's in the wrong language page. What should I do with this?===
You should move the description to the correct language page. You can also translate the good description into your language, if you can.

===Can I remove a place's description in a particular language without deleting the entire place?===
Yes.

===What languages should I translate my place tag into?===
Into whatever you speak from the language list that opens when hover over two-letter country code at the top menu and clicking 'more languages'.

===The place I'm describing has different names in different languages. Which name should I use in my language?===
Proper one for you language. You should find the official name of the place on your language in some other source and use it. If a place has also an unofficial name that locals use, you can also note it in description or in braces near the official name. If a place does not have an official name at all, use its unofficial name as main.

===I found a place described in a language I do not know, but I want to know what was written. What can I do?===
You can try and translate it with google translate or any available dictionary.

===I'm using a non-English language interface in Wikimapia, but some words and phrases are in English. What can be done?===
You can translate them.

===Can I find out how many users use a certain language interface?===
There is no stats on such a case.

===I can see a number of different strange language codes at the bottom right of the object window, but how can I tell what they are?===
Those codes are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO ISO] abbreviations for languages. Is you hover a cursor over them and wait a bit you’ll see the whole language name.

===When I look at the available languages, my language isn't there. What can be done about this?===
In this case you should contact Wikimapia Team. They will either add your language to the language list, or explain to you why it can't be done.

===I have created a description in a new language for an existing place object, but it is not shown in my list of created places although my place tag counter has increased by one. Why?===
Because only the first one who created the place gets it in his list.

===How do I change the language on the map layer?===
You can change the language of your interface at the top menu and the map layer language will change automatically.

=Translations=

===How can I help translate the user interface into my language?===
You can go to [http://wikimapia.org/translate/ translation page] and become an editor.

===How can I find out the translation status of a certain language?===
You can find it on [http://wikimapia.org/translate/ translation page].

===I'm using a non-English language interface in Wikimapia, but some words and phrases are in English. What can be done?===
You can translate them to the language of your interface.

= Satellite Images =

===Why is the picture of my town/village so bad?===

Because the satellite imagery provided by Google in this area, is bad. We have no impact on it, unfortunately.

===Why can't I zoom in more in a certain area?===
Because the satellite imagery provider has no higher resolution pictures of this area.

===Can you update the map in my location because it is too blurry/low resolution quality?===
No, unfortunately we cannot, as satellite images are provided by Google. This means that we have no idea when Google will update the images. you can monitor the updated images on Google sites, however their help page says that this happens once in "approximately one to three years".

===How can we find out where Google has recently changed their images?===
You can try the [http://www.gearthblog.com blog do Google Earth] (English), where there is a link to the updates of recent images.
===When will the satellite images of my area get more detail?===
See previous
===When will the satellite images of my area be brought up to date?===
See previous
===Can I find out which place tags were most recently added?===
You can use Countries watchlist that you may find in 'tools' for these purpose.
===Why have all the place tags in my area shifted 10 meters to the west?===
Sometimes when Google updates its files, they can not line them up precisely with the old pictures. Take satellite photos of a spherical Earth and match these images on a flat map is not as easy as we would like. So sometimes, there are offsets. On such a case there is 'Satellite images updates list' tool (or Map Shift). It allows to fix those shifts of the map.
===What should I do when all the place tags in a certain area have been shifted 10 metres to the west?===
See previous.
=== I found a place where when I zoomed OUT it said "no imagery"?===
this means that the provider has no higher resolution imagery there.

=Place tools=

==Adding places==

===What is a "place object"?===
In WikiMapia, a local object is the word commonly used to refer to a location marked, ie, the rectangle with the title, description, etc.. In English, the word used is "tagged" as short for "place tag." In English, "tag" can also mean the field for the keywords.
===I've heard different names used for a place object e.g. "tag", "place mark, "place" etc. What name should I use?===
It's better to name it just Place or Object.

===How do I add a place?===
Select 'add a place' and a red polygon tool will appear. Draw a [[Tools#Polygons|polygon]], then add other information :
* choose Language carefully.
* Title is the name Wikimapia shows that when we hover over the place. Write something short, but representative.
* Description. For the description, as they say, 2 or 3 lines is already good.
* Links are good, but remember to start with "http://". Links must come to the end of the description, because they are considered secondary sources of information.
* Categories
And click the 'Save'.

* Photo

===Can I add my own house?===
It is undesirable to add a personal house if:
#it does not possess interesting details
#you do not recognise the potential repercussions of disclosing personal details

This aside, you are allowed to mark a building as long as it:
*has an accurate outline
*has a properly assigned category
*possesses a recognizable address. This should be demonstrated by assigning a street name (via the Roads tool) and a building number in the Address section.

===Which places should I tag?===
* Any non-movable place that exists at this particular moment in time. Historical/disappeared places can be added but they '''must''' have the 'historical layer / disappeared object' category.
* A place must have at the very least a properly constructed outline.
* Settlement place tags such as cities, towns, villages and neighborhoods must have a properly assigned category.
* Planes, submarines, circuses and other movable objects may be added if they are still for at least a week.

===Which places should I not tag?===
Please think carefully before adding a place tag, there are certain things that are forbidden. Place tags that meet the following deletion criteria should not be added:

* An outline that does not mark any identifiable place.
* A historical/disappeared place without the 'historical layer / disappeared object' category.
* A planned building or road that has not entered the construction phase.
* Movable objects that are still for less than a week and not present at the tag's intended location.
* A place tag that marks temporary or intangible events such as battles etc.
* A place tag that is a copy of another place tag.
* A personal/private residence that does not contain an address or useful information.


===What information should I provide in a place tag?===
You should provide any information that you find useful and valuable, if only it does not violate [[About_Wikimapia#Policies |Wikimapia guidelines]].

===What information should I not provide in a place tag?===
You should not provide any information that violates [[About_Wikimapia#Policies |Wikimapia guidelines]].

===How big should my place tag be?===
For the description 2 or 3 lines is already good. If you wrote a short title, then you can provide some more information here. If you are just adding the local Starbucks, then you could consider leaving the description blank ("everyone" knows what is a Starbucks, especially if you add the correct category in the box below the description), but put yourself in place of someone else in the world. and provide them with some information. Do not copy and paste a large section of text from other web pages, but instead, just provide the link. If you're describing an airport, for example, you must not copy and paste the entire Wikipedia article, including all airlines and all the cities that have flights there. Nobody will read it, but it certainly will make things difficult for people to look for Nairobi and find it mentioned in the description of the Amsterdam Airport.

===Can I add roads, railroads, rivers or even ferry routes with the place tool?===
'''No you should not''', you should use the linear tools to draw on the map. This is found under the '''Edit map''' drop down menu list, which is found at the top-left of the screen.
[[File:Edit map .jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Edit map drop down menu list]]

===I found something on the satellite image that I want to know what it is. Should I mark the place, and call it "What is this"?===
No you should not, if you do not know the place then you '''should not''' mark it.

===Should I tag a place that does not show up in the satellite image because it has just been built?===
Yes! Once the image is updated, the site will be there.
===Should we mark places that may be dangerous to visit?===
You can mark dangerous place as any other. You can also caution other users in description that this place is dangerous to visit.

===How do I use the categories section in a place object?===
Click [[User_interface#Categories|here]] for answers.

===I added some place tags 2 days ago, but only registered today. How do I get credit for the other place tags?===
Sorry, but there is no way. And after you add many others, you will not miss those credits.
===My place tag disappeared!===
''See also: [[editing_places#Undeleting.2FPlace_restoration|Undeleting/Place restoration]]''

Probably some user has deleted the place tag you've created, if so its best to click on '''Deleted Places''' from the '''Map type''' menu drop down list and check on the map if its been deleted.
[[File:Map type menu.jpg|200px|thumb|left|The Map type menu list, where the 'Deleted places' layer is highlighted.]]

===Can I edit place tags created by other users? Can other users edit my place tags? If so, do I need to inform/ask permission before doing so?===
You can edit and needs no prompting to any user as well as they do not need to ask permission from you. But add good things and not change one point for a comma to stay with his name on the marker.
===How do I edit a description?===
Move your mouse over the desired location, click the left button in the upper left corner hover over the menu and then click Edit this page. After all done click the save button.
===When places change, ie. they move or discontinue business, is it best to indicate that or delete the place tag?===
Please see [[Help/FAQ#If_a_business.2C_shop.2C_store_etc.2C_moves_or_is_shut_down.2C_should_I_delete_the_defunct_place_object.3F |here]]

===Some places show users' names at the bottom of an object window, but other places don't have a user's name. Why?===
They were made by unregistered user (UU).

===I found several place tags marking the same place. What do I do?===
Ask for the removal of the most most informative site (or recent and leave the oldest), thus respecting the establishment of the previous location.
A tip: put on the map '''Satellite + old places''' (to avoid a site already created is recreated again).

===Tall buildings in a city sometimes seem to be leaning sideways. How should I mark those locations?===
All buildings should be outlined at their base (ground level), regardless of whether their images appear to be leaning. When the images are from directly or nearly directly overhead, the roof edges may be used to approximate the ground level footprint if they have the same dimensions.

Tall buildings and structures like radio towers appear to "lean" because of the way they have been [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerial_Photography photographed] from the air. For further clarification, please read [http://wikimapia.org/docs/Adding/editing_places#Polygons this].

===Can I add places which do not exist any more?===
You can, but only if you:
*know the precise dimensions
*add the historical layer/disappeared place category
If the above requirements are lacking, you should not add non-existent places.

===Is there an easier way to find an area on the map which needs improving?===
To see what area needs improving you can use [[status grid]]. If you are interested in specific map area (ie., cause you are familiar with the area and can improve it better) we recommend you to add a [[Tools#Watchlist |watchlist]], so you can monitor the activity (new places, changes, deletions, etc) and know weather any new place needs to be improved.

===I found some places near the north/south pole! What is going on?===
Most are the result of vandals. Nevertheless, there is no valid markings indicating settlements and scientific stations.

===I don't know what to write in object description. Can I copy only title in description?===
No. But, if object/place has alternative name, write it.

==Semi-Protection==

===The tag info tells me that the place is 'semi-protected'. What does that mean?===
Some tags are often vandalized and needs protection, this can only be done by [[Advanced Users]]. Registered users and unregistered users can not edit tags at all.

===When should I semi-protect an article?===
If a site has been the victim of vandalism the best place to ask for protection is this forum [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=164 thread]. Only advanced users can put on protective items (tags).

==Polygons==

===Why can't I add more points to a polygon?===
There are limitations on the total number of polygon dots you can add depending on your user level:

*'''Level 0 users''': 200 dots
*'''Level 1-8 users''': 500 dots
*'''Advanced users''': 2,500 dots

===Why can't I create big polygons and why do I get the message: "Too big polygon"?===
There are limitations on the polygon size you can make depending on your user level.

*'''Level 0 users''':
*'''Level 1-8 users''':
*'''Advanced users''':

===Can I revert a polygon to the state before it was vandalized?===
Yes you can. You can do this by applying the correct polygon state of a previous revision as current.
===Can I delete a polygon?===
No, this isn't possible. If you think the polygon shape is wrong, you should resize it so that it is correct. If the incorrect polygon has hundreds of dots and you find it too laborious to correct manually, please contact an Advanced User to assist you.
===I don't understand guideline 1.2. "A place must have at least a properly constructed outline"?===
This is a minimum requirement for a place object to be acceptable. A polygon should clearly outline a map object you are marking in the aerial/satellite image. A properly constructed outline means a polygon should never overlap an area that is not part of the object.
A place object should have an accurate outline but it doesn't ''need'' a title or description, although the inclusion of which is preferred for the place object to be useful. If the place object lacks proper details, it is still possible for other users to improve it.
===I tried to add new points to a polygon, but I failed. What is the reason? (150 points limitation)===
Regular users can draw up to 500 dots per polygon. When adding new dots to a polygon you should stick to the same limit, which means that total number of dots (first+added) should not overdraw 500 dots.

===I added a polygon for a place but my edit count stayed the same. Why?===
When you add a polygon to a place this reflects in line 'Polygons added to places without a polygon' in profile 'Stats', not in edit count.

===Can I use polygons as arrows or waymarkers to indicate the route or direction of a place?===
No. This is because arrows and waymarkers aren't real places with definable outlines. Polygons should not be manipulated to indicate anything other than the outline of a place.

==Comments==

===Am I free to make any comment?===
You are free to add comments as long as they are kept clean (no profane or obscene language), and are not directed at another user.

''Also see: [[editing_places#Comments | Comments]]''

===How do I delete a bad comment?===
Only [[Advanced Users]] can delete comments.

===Why are the authors of some comments shown as blue links, but others are just black?===
Guests usernames are black, registered users have blue username links, which direct to their profile pages.

==Photos==

===How do I add photos?===
Open place description, hover over ‘menu’ at the top and click ‘add/manage photos’. Here you can upload new photos and delete old ones. '''Remember''': photos that violate [[About_Wikimapia#Policies| photo policies]] or just do not refer to the place will be deleted.

===How do I know when a photo was taken?===
You can only know who and when uploaded it (it is written below the photo). You may ask a user, who uploaded a photo, when it was taken, but we can not guarantee that he will answer for sure.

===Can I make notes about a photograph?===
No, unfortunately this feature is not available yet. You can only give it a name, when uploading it, and leave a comment with your notes below the photo.

===Which photos should be deleted?===
You should delete those photos that violate [[About_Wikimapia#Policies| photo policies]] or just do not refer to the place.

As you can upload only 7 photos for every object it is also permited and even encouraged to delete photos of bad quality if only you can replace them with better quality photos.

===How do I delete a bad photo?===
Click on the tag where you have found the bad photo, hover the cursor over '''menu''' at the top and then click on '''add/manage photos'''. In the tab where you see '''Current photos''' hover the cursor over the bad photo, then a '''Delete''' button should appear underneath the photo, click on it and the bad photo will get deleted. It is to be noted, that this is the same place where you can upload a new photo.

===How can I tell which place tags contain photos?===
You can not. But you can filter all places by ‘places '''without''' photos’ category and see which places do not have photos. Therefore all places without red marks contain photos.

===Can I add a video of a place?===
Yes, you can provide a link from youtube.com in place description, it will be shown with a YouTube embedded player and a preview.

===Under what conditions can I use the "free" images from Wikimedia Commons?===
Click [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Licensing here] for answers.

===Can I add photos to linear objects: to streets, rivers, railways?===
Yes.

==Deletion==

===How do I delete a place?===
Places can be deleted by selecting 'Delete place' under 'Menu' in the object's window. Please be aware that you may only delete a place as per the deletion reasons (under 3. Deleting tags) of the [http://wikimapia.org/user/tools/guidelines/ Guidelines].

===What actions are acceptable, or even encouraged, when deleting place tags?===
Before deleting an object, read the [[About_Wikimapia#Policies| Wikimapia Policies]] carefully to make sure you are doing everything right. If you have any doubts about deleting a place you can discuss it on the [http://wikimapia.org/forum/index.php| forum] or ask an [[ Community#Advanced_Users | Advanced User]] for advice.

===I found some places that should be deleted, but I can't delete them since I am only a regular user (RU). What should I do?===
If you can’t delete an object, it might be under an AU protection. You should contact an AU, explain you reasons and ask for help.

===How long does it take for a "deleted" place to actually disappear entirely?===
After you made a request to delete an object the system will inform you in what time the place will be deleted on the place page. Usually it takes five days (if removed by a regular user) and couple of hours (if removed by an AU). Between deletion request and actual disappearance of the object, a user can cancel the deletion by clicking on ‘cancel’ button.

===How do I know if one of my places has been deleted?===
You can check your Stats tab in your profile window. Your created places which are deleted will be shown via the counter next to <tt>'''Deleted from them:'''</tt>
===Do deleted places still show up on my list of created places?===
Yes. If someone deleted your places they still will be written in ‘Places and streets created’ line (and ‘Deleted from them’ line as well), but they will be marked as deleted and you won’t get experience point for them.

===How many places can I delete per day/week?===
It depends on your user level. On the first user level you can delete three places in one hour only. UL 2 - ten objects in ~16 minutes, UL3 - twenty objects in ~13 minutes, UL4 - thirty in 5 minutes, UL5+ - eighty in 2 minutes, AUs can delete 200 objects in 90 seconds.

===In China many place tags are marked ?????(cn). Should I delete them?===
No, you should not delete them. Seeing such symbols simply means that your computer does not maintain Chineese symbols.
===If a business, shop, store etc, moves or is shut down, should I delete the defunct place object?===
If the building still exists, and it hasn't been demolished, it should '''not''' be deleted. We recommend you update the place object's article by describing its present function. It is essential you update its title, description, address and category to reflect the change.
===Why do deleted objects still show up in Google search results?===
Objects put up for deletion will be removed after a specified time. However, Google will continue to display the deleted/outdated information until they update their own search results to show the latest web pages. This is because Google takes 'snapshots' of web pages it examines and caches (stores) that version as a back-up. The cached version is what Google uses to judge if a page is a good match for your query. Unfortunately, these stored pages may be outdated until they are updated. You can either be patient until Google removes the outdated data or you can contact them [http://support.google.com/websearch/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=164734&ctx=cb&src=cb&cbid=-1lfw27a3ux1tz here].

=Linear Tools=

==Roads==

===I cannot add roads===
If you are a new user, it is most likely a temporary limitation has been placed on your ability to use the "Road" tool because your experience level is too low. To increase your experience level, you must first add places to the map with the "Add place" tool or edit previously created objects. Please make sure the places you add are accurate and proper. Once you have gained enough experience with the "Add place" tool, you will be allowed to use the "Road" tool.
The restriction is necessary because the "Road" tool has specialized features that new/inexperienced users find difficult to use properly. Adding roads requires skill and so it is only available to experienced users who are familiar with the use of other tools. Click [[Community#User_levels| here]] for more on experience levels.
If you have suddenly lost the ability to add roads then you will need to create a report topic in the forum [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=4 here] and a bug report [http://wikimapia.org/special_pages/user_reports/?action=list&type=0 here].

===Should I add multiple road segments to mark individual lanes in a road?===
Only if a physical divider is present between those lanes. Otherwise use segment options to set lanes number.

===What road type should I use to mark a road?===
Depending on the type of the road (dirt road, courtyard road, street/lowt raffic, road/high traffic, highway).

===Am I allowed to enter the zip/post code in the title field along with the road name?===
You should really not, however you may include the zip/post codes in the description field.

==Railroads==
This tool allow you to map the railway segments onto the map page. To have more information about the use of this tool, please see [[Tools#Railroads|Railroads]] section

==Rivers==

==Ferry==

===Can I use the ferry tool to mark rivers and vice versa?===
'''No'''. This tool is only for the mapping of genuine ferry routes. To map river you must use the river tool.

=Interface=

==Wikimapia Screen==

===How do I use all those things on the Wikimapia screen?===
Click [[User_interface#About_the_Wikimapia_Main_Screen| here]] for answers.

===When I look at place's description page, there is a line near the top that says, for example, "World/xxxxx/yyyyy/zzzzz". What is this telling me?===
This is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breadcrumb_%28navigation%29 breadcrumb] line and shows a list of places according to administrative levels. Please be aware this list is not a precise indication of the place object; it is only to be referred to as an approximation of places near to the place object.

===What is 'Hotel booking' in the menu under my username?===
‘Hotel booking’ is a useful tool for tourists. If you are planning to visit any specific place in short time, you can find it on the map and click on ‘Hotel booking’ under your username. Afterwards you will see all hotels marked with special icons. This allows you to choose and book a hotel depending on its geographical position. Click on any hotel and see its page on booking.com.

===What is Distance Measure and what can I do with it?===
It is a tool which allows to measure the distance between two points. To do this you need to mark on the map both points or a detailed route from one point to another and the system will calculate its length. Afterwards you may send the link of what you see on the map to your friend by sending URL of the page on the top of your browser.

===What are those buttons underneath the menu bar?===
Those are [[Tools#Adding_place| Add place]], Distance measure (see previous) and [[User_interface#Zoom_Control.2F_Zoom_Levels| Zoom]].

===What are all those options under the 'Map type' menu?===
Those are different map types that you can choose depending on what you are searching for.

===What are all those options under the 'Categories' menu?===
Those are categories that system offers you on default. If you are searching for a category that is not in the list, you need to type it in ‘Search categories’ bar or find it in ‘Categories hierarchy’ in tools.

===Why is the tooltip (when I hover over a place) not always the same as its title?===
Actually, they should be the same. If they are not, please, [http://wikimapia.org/user/tools/user_reports/ report] about it.

===What do the red dots under the names of places mean?===
Red dot under an object name means that the object is a city.

===What are the icons in some places and what do they mean?===
These are category icons, they are shown even if you do not using category filter. If you want to know their meaning open ‘Rendering of categories’ in ‘tools’ section.

==User Profile/Account==

===Why should I register?===
While you are an unregistered user of Wikimapia you can use a limited amount of tools and options only. Since you are registered you can gain experience points, advance your user level and get access to new tools. Besides, only registered users can read and post on forum.

===Do you have any advice for new members?===
Yes, you can read them [[Quick_start#Advice_for_new_users| here]].

===It says in my profile that I created 106 places. But I can only count 82. What happened to the other places I've created?===
Apparently they were deleted, so you can find them in ‘Deleted from them’ line.

===Can I see how many places I have deleted?===
In stats section in your profile you can see the list of all your actions including ‘Places requested to be deleted’ and ‘Place deletion requests cancelled’.

===How do I mark my own location? Why should I?===
To mark your location find ‘Choose your location’ at the top of your profile page. Then choose your location by positioning the map and placing the marker. Location may be approximate for privacy. Your location will be visible to other users, so they could figure out where are you from.

===How do I delete a message someone sent me?===
Unfortunately you cannot delete a message, it will stay permanently in your inbox.

===Is there any way I can change my user name? I hate this one!===
This is not an easy task. You really should have thought of this before registering! If you really have a good reason, you must send an e-mail administrators in WikiMapia@gmail.com. They may be able to help you. Otherwise, you have two options: 1) Learn to live with it, or 2) abandon the account and start a new, re-registering.
===Someone has stolen my Wikimapia account and password. What can I do?===
Send e-mail to administrators in WikiMapia@gmail.com. Ask to have your password reset. Remember that the thief may have changed your e-mail, so be prepared to give evidence that you really are the original owner of the account. And be ready to apologize for who the thief might have offended
===I don't want to be part of Wikimapia any more. How do I delete my account?===
Unfortunately you cannot delete your account, alternatively you may want to change your password to something you will not be able to remember easily or you can stop visiting Wikimapia altogether which is even more easier.

==Place Search==

===How do I search for something?===
Type the name of the place you're looking for in the search box in the Wikimapia Menu Bar at the top of your screen, and press the <tt>'''Search'''</tt> button. A list results matching your query shall be returned in the sidebar. You can also tailor your searches by location or coordinates by choosing the respective tabs underneath the search box in the sidebar.

==Categories==

===What are Categories?===
Category filter is a tool that allows you to search for places of one type (ie. bars, hospitals, etc) by their category.

===How do I search for something?===
You just need to hover over ‘Categories’ on the top menu and either choose the category you are looking for (if its shown) or search it in ‘Search categories’ bar. Then you’ll see that all the places on the map that fit your category will we have red marks. To quit a category search click ‘cancel’ on the bottom of the map.

===How can I find, for example, theaters in one city?===
See previous

=Community=

==Forum==

===When can I join in the forum discussions?===
As soon as you are registered.
===Why am I not able to post into the forum?===
Every regular user can post into the forum. If you can not then you are either an unregistered user or you were banned on forum for [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=7521 guidelines of Wikimapia forum] violation.

===Should I ask a question anywhere in the forum, or should I start a new topic? ===
If there is already a topic that refers to your question, you can post your question there. You should start a new thread only if there is no topic alike. Remember: Off-topic posts may be deleted by moderators.
===How can I make sure that someone sees my posting in the forum? (should I post it in all sections?) ===
There is no way to '''guarantee''' that someone will certainly see your posting, but new postings usually appear on the top of the forum page, so users '''might''' see them.
===I posted a message in the forum, but I have changed my mind. Can/should I delete it? ===
You can delete your message only during a short period of time after posting. In other situation you can not delete your messages, only [[Community#Forum_moderators| forum moderators]] have such power. So you can contact one of them and explain the reason why your message needs to be deleted.

===I added a photo to my profile, but my forum posting still shows "no foto"? ===
Wait for a while. It may take some time.
===I remember seeing something discussed in the forum last week, but now I can't find it. Is it possible to find it again? ===
On such a case there is a search bar at the top right corner of the forum page.

===Why do forum messages always run off the right side of my screen?===
The forum is designed for a screen resolution of 1024x768 or higher. If yours is set to less than this, the forum display will be wider than your screen.

===How can I make a text bold, italicize or underline it?===
You will have to use square brackets [][/]

*for bold: [b]text[/b]
*to italicize: [i]text[/i]
*to underline: [u]text[/u]

===How to embed images?===
to embed image: [img]url goes here[/img]

==Other Users==

===How do I find out where another user lives===
If a user marked his\her location you may figure out where is he\she from. Otherwise, you need to ask directly to the user, but be ready for a disappointment, since many users prefer to keep your privacy.

===How can I contact another user?===
Find it (a) in the forum or on a map of users, or the link somewhere that he (a) has described or discussed. Click on your username. This will open the user profile that you want to contact. Click "send message to this user", type your message in the text box and click the "send message". The message you sent is shown above a new text box empty. That's it: do not click the button "send message" again. If you have already sent a message to this user, you name it (a) will be on your list of contacts: open your profile, click on "Messages", find the desired user name and proceed from there.
===How do I contact a user if I only know his username?===
You can find him/her by rank. Find 'Users rank' in a 'tools' section in your profile. In the window that opens, there is a search field 'Search username'. Enter the user name and click 'search'. Note that the name must exactly match the user (no matter, however, if the letters are uppercase or lowercase). If you have trouble finding it, you can ask for help from other users in the forum. Maybe some of us may find the desired user.

===How can I find out the email address linked to a user account?===
You can not. This information is private. You will not find any e-mail here. The only way is to ask the user, by sending him a message.
===I have a disagreement with another user. What should I do?===
Bring the items to the forum. We will mediate the "ceasefire" between you and another user.
===Someone keeps editing my places!===
If you have a dispute, please notify the fellow user and moderators in the [http://wikimapia.org/forum/index.php Wikimapia Forum]. They'll try to resolve issues, but only if parties are willing to discuss their sides of the issue accurate and fairly.

===What is a sockpuppet?===
English Wikipedia page says: "sockpuppet is an online identity used in order to deceive the other members of a virtual community. In its initial use, a "sockpuppet" was a false identity through which a member of a community on the Internet manifests itself while pretending that it does not, as does a puppeteer manipulating a puppet. In WikiMapia, a "sockpuppet" is someone who has a second account.

===Is it acceptable to have a sockpuppet?===
For most users, no. However, there are users who have higher levels "sockpuppets" for experiments. They are useful in this regard.

==User Levels==

===What is the difference between user levels?===
The higher user level you are the more tools and options are available for you.

===What are the advantages & responsibilities of being an advanced user?===
Receiving Advanced User Status will grant you access to following tools and privileges:
#Ban tool
#Protection
#Deletion/restoration of comments
#Faster object deletion
#Up to 2.500 points per polygon
Beeing an Advanced User means you need to look after the map. For example, coordinate and encourage users, help new users, arrange debates, keep track of changes on the map, i. e. editing or deleting objects and comments, set temporary protection on objects in case of edit wars.

===How do I become an advanced user?===

There is no a defined formula for becoming an AU. Just contribute to Wikimapia and your efforts will be noted. In practice, recommendations are given of possible AU forum and if there is a consensus, so administrators can choose to promote you. These recommendations are based on the overall quality of their contributions, their visibility in the Forum and its suitability to the ideals of WikiMapia.

===Will a high rank qualify me to become an advanced user?===
A high rank itself can not make you an advanced user. Though the more you contribute to Wikimapia the higher is you rank, so the closer the moment that you may be offered to become an advanced user..
===How many places do I have to mark to become an advanced user?===
All these questions have the same answer: There is no magic number you need to achieve because the promotion AU is a manual process done by administrators, and this is not automatic, regardless of what numbers you have.

===How many good votes do I need to become an advanced user?===
See previous
===How long should one be a regular user to become an advanced user?===
See previous
===Why is my account marked as limited/banned?===
If you were banned you’ll get a notification message, that explains the reasons and proofs of your ban. In addition, you’ll see a red window on the right of your profile page that notifies you about the reasons and details of limitation.

===How can I tell what user level a user is?===
In profile of every user there is a number of his user level.

==Vandalism==

===What is vandalism?===
Deliberate actions aimed to corrupt information.
Vandalism can take many forms. For example: removing correct, useful information from place tags, or adding false or offensive information. Deleting correct and useful tags, moving tags away from their correct locations, adding offensive photos, adding/re-shaping polygons so that they depict nonsensical/obscene shapes and replacing a place tag's description with one in a different language (instead of adding the new language), '''deliberately''' creating duplicate place tags, all constitute vandalism. Disrupting the forum is also considered vandalism.

===My place tag has been vandalised. What should I do?===

Post a message with the details in the section [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=2&sid=f802b804ce555a2827b8ac22ae804645 User behaviour and vandalism] Forum WikiMapia. We're here to help.

===How can I revert the tag to the state before it was vandalised?===
Find ‘History’ in ’menu’ in place tag, find the revision that you think is a vandalism and click ‘Undo this revesion’.

===How do restore a vandalized description to what it used to be?===
See previous

===Is is possible to protect articles that are vandalized often?===

Yes. Advanced User can "semiprotect" a place. If you want a place to be semi-protected, then send a request in the section [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=3&sid=f802b804ce555a2827b8ac22ae804645 Correction support] forum.

==Banning==

===What is a ban?===
A limitation caused by disregarding, violation or misinterpretation of the rules.

===If I am banned and believe that I do not deserve it, What can I do?===
Restrictions and banning are applicable to users who infringe Wikimapia's policies. Read [[About_Wikimapia#Policies| the policies]] and make sure that you didn't violate any of them. If not, contact an AU and explain your reasons. AUs have the power to ban and unblock users, so he/she might help you.

===How can I report a bad user so that he/she is banned quickly?===
You should contact an AU and explain your reasons. AUs have the power to ban users, so he/she might help you.

==Voting==

===Why should I vote for a user?===
You should vote for a user if you want to provide a positive feedback about his/her contributions to Wikimapia, to encourage a user.
===How do I vote for a user?===
If you have 2+ user level you can vote for other users. Click on a user profile page, click on ‘votes about user’ and you’ll see a green voting form above a list of users who have already voted for a user.

===When can I start to vote for people?===
As soon as you are 2+ level
===Is there a reason I can't vote for users?===
No, there is no such a reason. You can freely vote for a user if you want.
===Is it proper to ask for votes?===
No. Voting for someone means you want to provide a positive feedback about users contributions to Wikimapia. So asking for votes is poor behavior.
===How can I get more votes?===
The more valuable places and useful information you add the more people would like to vote for you
===Someone gave me a good vote. Should I do the same for her/him?===
If you find that user deserving a good vote for his efforts on Wikimapia. If not - do not vote for a user only just to thank him for his good vote for u.
===How do I remove an unwanted vote?===
You may delete an unwanted vote if open the list of users, who voted for you, in your profile.

===Someone said I voted too frequently. Is there a limit?===
No there is no such a limit.
===Should I give a good vote to a user who is No.1 in the ranking system?===
If he is No.1 in ranking system then he might add a lot of good information. If do find it good - vote for him, if not - do not vote.

=Error Messages=

==="Sorry, you are doing many actions in a short period of time, please wait a while and retry your action"===
There is a limit on similar actions that a user can do within a certain period of time (i.e. a regular user can only delete three places in an hour).

==="Too long polygon"===
There are limitations on the total number of polygon dots you can add depending on your user level:

*'''Level 0 users''': 200 dots, ~31.64 km²
*'''Level 1-8 users''': 500 dots, ~244.14 km²
*'''Advanced users''': 2,500 dots, ~996,006 km²

==="Too big polygon"===
See previous.

==="You cannot change your vote, you started vote, you may only completely unset it"===
This message belongs to a defunct system for ban voting therefore it should not appear. If it does appear, please create a report topic in the forum [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=4 here] and the bug reports list [http://wikimapia.org/special_pages/user_reports/?action=list&type=0&order=edit_date__desc here]

The message used to indicate that a ban initiator could not unset his/her vote if others voted after him/her. This restrictive procedure was necessary to stop a ban initiator from withdrawing him/herself from a ban he/she was responsible for starting.

==="You must remove the child objects before deleting the object"===
This message means you can not delete an object as there are child objects that refer to it. You need to delete them first.

==="Wikimapia has just updated! Please reload the page or press shift + ctrl R in order to apply fixes and enjoy new features"===
This message means that Admins have just made some changes in Wikimapia, so you need to reload the page to see the updated version of Wikimapia.

=External=

===Can I see Wikimapia places on Google Earth?===
Yes. You can download Wikimapia layer on Google Earth.

===Can I place part of the map on my own web page?===

Yes! Find the screen you want to place on your page. Place your mouse over "WikiMapia" in the upper left corner and select "Map on your page" A popup window will appear with the corners of a rectangle. Just push the corners of the rectangle to resize the box and then copy the html code that is shown and paste it into your page.

===Can I use Wikimapia with a GPS device?===
No, unfortunately this feature is not available yet.

===What browser do you recommend to use with Wikimapia?===

Any modern one, Google Chrome, Firefox 3.6+, IE9+, Opera, Safari.

===How do I make a jpeg or bmp shot of specific part of the map?===
First, check the licence of satellite photos provider, then capture the screen and transfer the picture into whatever format you need.

===I want to send a Wikimapia page to a friend. How do I do that?===
If you want to send a link to a specific area of Wikimapia map use URL of the page on the top of your browser.
===I clicked a Wikimapia link that someone gave me. Why am I seeing all place descriptions in Spanish now?===

The person who sent you the link used Spanish as their language. Place your mouse over "WikiMapia" and select "Change language". Select the language you want.

===How can I print the map with the names of the locations (without using another application to overlay the points and names)?===

The best you can do is capture the screen and print it.

=Advertising=

====I own a business. Can I tag it?====
Yes, you can tag it. You can give factual information: company name, address, what you do or sell, how long has the company, a link to its website, that sort of thing. You should not include promotional material ("the best in town", "good prices", prices in general ...), that would '''be considered propaganda'''. On the other hand, you can say: "See my website for availability and prices."

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快速启动

2012-09-24T20:15:28Z

Teresa:

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

== 对新用户的建议 ==

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

== 添加地点 ==

首先，我们建议使用 '卫星+老地方' 地图类型（在顶部的菜单中)选择添加添加新的地点，这可避免创建重复的标签。找到您想要添加的标签，并确保这个地点并没有被添加过。然后，在屏幕上方的菜单中选择"添加地点"。您可能需要放大的更多。
当使用的工具出现后，勾勒出您要添加地点的轮廓。当你完成后，点击"保存"按钮。

另一个窗口应会弹出一个视窗，在其中您可以描述您已经添加的地方：

===语言===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#语言|语言]]''

这一栏位将会为您新添加的地点选择一种语言。此栏位是必需的。

===标题===
''主要文章: [[添加地点#标题|标题]]''

第一个文本框的标记为"'''标题'''" 。请输入您新的地点的标题。此栏位是必需的。请记住，应避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因为这是网络术语相等于呐喊，并且它不会使您的标签更为重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地点#描述|描述]]''

下一个框的标题是"'''描述'''。" 键入描述地点的东西。它可以是任何关于这个地点的历史，或者有什么特别的各项等等。地点的描述能够令到一个标签有用。请尽量写入正确的描述，[[关于维基卫星地图#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[关于维基卫星地图#广告|广告]]。

===Addresses===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Address|Address]]''

The next two boxes are labeled "'''Street'''" and "'''Building Number'''."

The "'''Street'''" is the name of the street the place is located on. Sometimes, a scrolling menu is here; this means that there are streets nearby that were created. For instance, a building might have a postal address of "Main Street". Note that the street field is optional.
Please remember that adding a street name must be the exact street's name not the whole address. For the same reason it is not necessary to enter the zip code/postal code of the street into this field. Instead put the whole address at the Description Field and whenever you search it, the search engine will find it accurately.

The "'''Building Number'''" is the number of the building. For example, in this address: '''215 South Main Street, Rochester, MI, USA''', 215 is the building number. This field is optional.

===Category===
''Main article [[Adding_places#Categories|Categories]]''

There is a [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=50.8111027&lon=-7.8152405&z=2&l=0&m=b&show=/user/tools/categories/?page=1 list of categories] that you can choose for your new place. To make things easier, there's a search box. Categories are ''very important'', always add them to your tags, if possible. Basically, they allow you to define the type of the place you've added and others to find it among the similar tags.

===Wikipedia Link===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Wikipedia_link|Wikipedia link]]''

If your new place has a Wikipedia entry, it goes herback to [[Main Page]]e. If your new place does '''not''' have a Wikipedia entry, don't invent one just so you can put it in this field. This field is optional. When the place has a valid Wikipedia page in that language with an appropriate title, update the Wikimapia title so that the Wikipedia entry and the Wikimapia entry are the same.

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

快速启动

2012-09-24T20:00:25Z

Teresa:

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

== 对新用户的建议 ==

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

维基卫星地图提供了大量的资料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以选择如何查看地图，不同的地图类型，可以给您不同的意见和资讯。看[[用户界面#地图型式|地图型式]]详细资讯。

*您可以搜索一个特定的地点。只要在搜索栏输入关键字，地址或坐标。通过类目过滤器，你还可以搜索类型的位置。
请参见 [[用户界面#类目|用户界面:类目]]有关更多详细资讯。

*通过点击它的标题，您可以了解关于一个特定的地点。在标签窗口中，您可以看到这个地点位置的资讯:描述、地址、维基百科的链接、类别、照片和它的附属体。

*每个城市都有自己的网页上的城市指南。每一个指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了对这城市的概述，所有的街道、类目、标签和照片列表。

== Adding place ==

First of all, we recommend to use ‘Satellite + old places’ map type (choose it at the top menu) for adding new places, this will prevent creating duplicates. Find the place you would like to tag and make sure this wasn't done already. Then, select "Add Place" from the Menu at the top of the screen. You may have to zoom in some more. Using the tool that appears, outline the place. When you are done, click the "Save" button.

Another window with the form should pop up, in which you can describe the place you've added:

===Language===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Language|Language]]''

This selects a language for your new place. This field is required.

===Title===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Title|Title]]''

The first text box is labeled "'''Title'''." Enter a title for your new place. This field is required.
Keep in mind that "CAPS LOCK" should be avoided, because this is web lingo for someone shouting, and it doesn't make your tag more important.

===Description===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Description|Description]]''

The next box is titled "'''Description'''." Type something that describes the place. It can be anything about the place - history, what makes it special, etc.. Place's description is what makes a tag useful. Try to be correct, [[About_Wikimapia#NPOV|neutral]], and avoid [[About_Wikimapia#Advertising|advertising]].

===Addresses===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Address|Address]]''

The next two boxes are labeled "'''Street'''" and "'''Building Number'''."

The "'''Street'''" is the name of the street the place is located on. Sometimes, a scrolling menu is here; this means that there are streets nearby that were created. For instance, a building might have a postal address of "Main Street". Note that the street field is optional.
Please remember that adding a street name must be the exact street's name not the whole address. For the same reason it is not necessary to enter the zip code/postal code of the street into this field. Instead put the whole address at the Description Field and whenever you search it, the search engine will find it accurately.

The "'''Building Number'''" is the number of the building. For example, in this address: '''215 South Main Street, Rochester, MI, USA''', 215 is the building number. This field is optional.

===Category===
''Main article [[Adding_places#Categories|Categories]]''

There is a [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=50.8111027&lon=-7.8152405&z=2&l=0&m=b&show=/user/tools/categories/?page=1 list of categories] that you can choose for your new place. To make things easier, there's a search box. Categories are ''very important'', always add them to your tags, if possible. Basically, they allow you to define the type of the place you've added and others to find it among the similar tags.

===Wikipedia Link===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Wikipedia_link|Wikipedia link]]''

If your new place has a Wikipedia entry, it goes herback to [[Main Page]]e. If your new place does '''not''' have a Wikipedia entry, don't invent one just so you can put it in this field. This field is optional. When the place has a valid Wikipedia page in that language with an appropriate title, update the Wikimapia title so that the Wikipedia entry and the Wikimapia entry are the same.

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

快速启动

2012-09-24T19:46:58Z

Teresa:

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

== 对新用户的建议 ==

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，标题，描述等）的所有信息必须是准确的，有用的和有组织的。请记住，创建地点的数目额并不重要，创建越来越多的地点，不应该是你的目标。更为重要的是你创建的地点
（标签）具有品质，这将会增加别人的兴趣，而连带有助于人们了解这世界的各地方。

3. 你应要熟悉[[关于维基卫星地图#方针|维基卫星地图方针和指导]]，你会知道或意识到一些不愉快的情况，例如因为不小心或无意违反规则而令到你的帐户被禁，或知道在什么情况下你的标签会被删除。

4. 三思之后才而进行编辑或删除由其他用户创建的地点。别人添加了一个地点，他必然有他编辑的理由和其使用方式，如果你要编辑或删除这个标签，事先要准备好你的争论和参考官方手册文档。如果你有任何疑问，我们建议你首先向该使用者发
送一个信息，提出你的疑问。

5. 要有耐心，作个好用户，肯和其他维基卫星地图用户合作。请记住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社区和你的国家。请尽量给他们一个良好的印象。

== Exploring the map ==
''Main article: [[User interface]]''

Wikimapia provides a lot of data, you just need to know how to get it.

*Fist of all you can choose how to watch the map. Different map types can give you different information. See [[User_interface#Map_type|Map types]] for details.

*You can search for a particular place. Just type keywords, its address or coordinates in search bar. You can also search type of places through categories filter. See [[User_interface#Categories|User interface:Categories]] for more details.

*You can learn about a particular place by clicking on its title. In tag window you can see place information: description, address, Wikipedia link, categories, photos and its child objects.

*Every city has its own page called cityguide. Every cityguide (ie, [http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org] ) contains an overview of the city, lists of all streets, categories, tags and photos.

== Adding place ==

First of all, we recommend to use ‘Satellite + old places’ map type (choose it at the top menu) for adding new places, this will prevent creating duplicates. Find the place you would like to tag and make sure this wasn't done already. Then, select "Add Place" from the Menu at the top of the screen. You may have to zoom in some more. Using the tool that appears, outline the place. When you are done, click the "Save" button.

Another window with the form should pop up, in which you can describe the place you've added:

===Language===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Language|Language]]''

This selects a language for your new place. This field is required.

===Title===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Title|Title]]''

The first text box is labeled "'''Title'''." Enter a title for your new place. This field is required.
Keep in mind that "CAPS LOCK" should be avoided, because this is web lingo for someone shouting, and it doesn't make your tag more important.

===Description===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Description|Description]]''

The next box is titled "'''Description'''." Type something that describes the place. It can be anything about the place - history, what makes it special, etc.. Place's description is what makes a tag useful. Try to be correct, [[About_Wikimapia#NPOV|neutral]], and avoid [[About_Wikimapia#Advertising|advertising]].

===Addresses===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Address|Address]]''

The next two boxes are labeled "'''Street'''" and "'''Building Number'''."

The "'''Street'''" is the name of the street the place is located on. Sometimes, a scrolling menu is here; this means that there are streets nearby that were created. For instance, a building might have a postal address of "Main Street". Note that the street field is optional.
Please remember that adding a street name must be the exact street's name not the whole address. For the same reason it is not necessary to enter the zip code/postal code of the street into this field. Instead put the whole address at the Description Field and whenever you search it, the search engine will find it accurately.

The "'''Building Number'''" is the number of the building. For example, in this address: '''215 South Main Street, Rochester, MI, USA''', 215 is the building number. This field is optional.

===Category===
''Main article [[Adding_places#Categories|Categories]]''

There is a [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=50.8111027&lon=-7.8152405&z=2&l=0&m=b&show=/user/tools/categories/?page=1 list of categories] that you can choose for your new place. To make things easier, there's a search box. Categories are ''very important'', always add them to your tags, if possible. Basically, they allow you to define the type of the place you've added and others to find it among the similar tags.

===Wikipedia Link===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Wikipedia_link|Wikipedia link]]''

If your new place has a Wikipedia entry, it goes herback to [[Main Page]]e. If your new place does '''not''' have a Wikipedia entry, don't invent one just so you can put it in this field. This field is optional. When the place has a valid Wikipedia page in that language with an appropriate title, update the Wikimapia title so that the Wikipedia entry and the Wikimapia entry are the same.

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

快速啟動

2012-09-24T19:43:28Z

Teresa:

這頁是為那些想要直接進入維基衛星地圖的。在這里你可以找到一些建議和一個簡單的手冊進入主要的維基衛星地圖的功能 - 探索地圖和添加地點。
雖然維基衛星地圖有很多其它功能，添加地點是一個新用戶第一次使用時會用的一個功能。此外，有一些功能，如添加線性特征只適用于2+[[社群#|用戶等級]]。有關維基衛星地圖的詳細功能的信息請閱讀[[工具頁]]節。

== 對新用戶的建議 ==

1. 要理解維基衛星地圖並不是複雜的事情，您可以在使用過程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，請仔細閱讀此說明書。(你不需要記住它，但你會看到它説明在這裡包括哪些主題) 亦不需要害怕去問有經驗的用戶尋求幫助。使用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/論壇/index.php 論壇]來溝通。

2. 添加你自己本土的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，標題，描述等）的所有信息必須是準確的，有用的和有組織的。請記住，創建地點的數目額並不重要，創建越來越多的地點，不應該是你的目標。更為重要的是你創建的地點（標籤）具有品質，這將會增加別人的興趣，而連帶有助於人們了解這世界的各地方。

3. 你應要熟悉[[關於維基衛星地圖#方針|維基衛星地圖方針和指導]]，你會知道或意識到一些不愉快的情況，例如因為不小心或無意違反規則而令到你的帳戶被禁，或知道在什麼情況下你的標籤會被刪除。

4. 三思之後才而進行編輯或刪除由其他用戶創建的地點。別人添加了一個地點，他必然有他編輯的理由和其使用方式，如果你要編輯或刪除這個標籤，事先要準備好你的爭論和參考官方手冊文檔。如果你有任何疑問，我們建議你首先向該使用者發送一個信息，提出你的疑問。

5. 要有耐心，作個好用戶，肯和其他維基衛星地圖用戶合作。請記住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社區和你的國家。請盡量給他們一個良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

維基衛星地圖提供了大量的資料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以選擇如何查看地圖，不同的地圖類型，可以給您不同的意見和資訊。看[[用戶界面#地圖型式|地圖型式]]詳細資訊。

*您可以搜索一個特定的地點。只要在搜索欄輸入關鍵字，地址或坐標。通過類目過濾器，你還可以搜索類型的位置。
請參見 [[用戶界面#類目|用戶界面:類目]]有關更多詳細資訊。

*通過點擊它的標題，您可以瞭解關於一個特定的地點。在標籤窗口中，您可以看到這個地點位置的資訊:描述、地址、維基百科的鏈接、類別、照片和它的附屬體。

*每個城市都有自己的網頁上的城市指南。每一個指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了對這城市的概述，所有的街道、類目、標籤和照片列表。

== 添加地點 ==

首先，我們建議使用 '衛星+老地方' 地圖類型（在頂部的菜單中)選擇添加添加新的地點，這可避免創建重複的標籤。找到您想要添加的標籤，並確保這個地點並沒有被添加過。然後，在屏幕上方的菜單中選擇"添加地點"。您可能需要放大的更多。當使用的工具出現後，勾勒出您要添加地點的輪廓。當你完成後，點擊"保存"按鈕。

另一個窗口應會彈出一個視窗，在其中您可以描述您已經添加的地方：

===語言===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#語言|語言]]''

這一欄位將會為您新添加的地點選擇一種語言。此欄位是必需的。

===標題===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#標題|標題]]''

第一個文本框的標記為"'''標題'''" 。請輸入您新的地點的標題。此欄位是必需的。請記住，應避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因為這是網絡術語相等於吶喊，並且它不會使您的標籤更為重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地點#描述|描述]]''

下一個框的標題是"'''描述'''。" 鍵入描述地點的東西。它可以是任何關於這個地點的歷史，或者有什麼特別的各項等等。地點的描述能夠令到一個標籤有用。請盡量寫入正確的描述，[[關於維基衛星地圖#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[關於維基衛星地圖#廣告|廣告]]。

===Addresses===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Address|Address]]''

The next two boxes are labeled "'''Street'''" and "'''Building Number'''."

The "'''Street'''" is the name of the street the place is located on. Sometimes, a scrolling menu is here; this means that there are streets nearby that were created. For instance, a building might have a postal address of "Main Street". Note that the street field is optional.
Please remember that adding a street name must be the exact street's name not the whole address. For the same reason it is not necessary to enter the zip code/postal code of the street into this field. Instead put the whole address at the Description Field and whenever you search it, the search engine will find it accurately.

The "'''Building Number'''" is the number of the building. For example, in this address: '''215 South Main Street, Rochester, MI, USA''', 215 is the building number. This field is optional.

===Category===
''Main article [[Adding_places#Categories|Categories]]''

There is a [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=50.8111027&lon=-7.8152405&z=2&l=0&m=b&show=/user/tools/categories/?page=1 list of categories] that you can choose for your new place. To make things easier, there's a search box. Categories are ''very important'', always add them to your tags, if possible. Basically, they allow you to define the type of the place you've added and others to find it among the similar tags.

===Wikipedia Link===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Wikipedia_link|Wikipedia link]]''

If your new place has a Wikipedia entry, it goes herback to [[Main Page]]e. If your new place does '''not''' have a Wikipedia entry, don't invent one just so you can put it in this field. This field is optional. When the place has a valid Wikipedia page in that language with an appropriate title, update the Wikimapia title so that the Wikipedia entry and the Wikimapia entry are the same.

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

快速啟動

2012-09-24T19:41:35Z

Teresa:

這頁是為那些想要直接進入維基衛星地圖的。在這里你可以找到一些建議和一個簡單的手冊進入主要的維基衛星地圖的功能 - 探索地圖和添加地點。
雖然維基衛星地圖有很多其它功能，添加地點是一個新用戶第一次使用時會用的一個功能。此外，有一些功能，如添加線性特征只適用于2+[[社群#|用戶等級]]。有關維基衛星地圖的詳細功能的信息請閱讀[[工具頁]]節。

== 對新用戶的建議 ==

1. 要理解維基衛星地圖並不是複雜的事情，您可以在使用過程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，請仔細閱讀此說明書。(你不需要記住它，但你會看到它説明在這裡包括哪些主題) 亦不需要害怕去問有經驗的用戶尋求幫助。使用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/論壇/index.php 論壇]來溝通。

2. 添加你本地的地点，尽你可能添加你想要的多少就多少，（概要，標題，描述等）的所有信息必須是準確的，有用的和有組織的。請記住，創建地點的數目額並不重要，創建越來越多的地點，不應該是你的目標。更為重要的是你創建的地點（標籤）具有品質，這將會增加別人的興趣，而連帶有助於人們了解這世界的各地方。

3. 你應要熟悉[[關於維基衛星地圖#方針|維基衛星地圖方針和指導]]，你會知道或意識到一些不愉快的情況，例如因為不小心或無意違反規則而令到你的帳戶被禁，或知道在什麼情況下你的標籤會被刪除。

4. 三思之後才而進行編輯或刪除由其他用戶創建的地點。別人添加了一個地點，他必然有他編輯的理由和其使用方式，如果你要編輯或刪除這個標籤，事先要準備好你的爭論和參考官方手冊文檔。如果你有任何疑問，我們建議你首先向該使用者發送一個信息，提出你的疑問。

5. 要有耐心，作個好用戶，肯和其他維基衛星地圖用戶合作。請記住：你是代表你自己、你的家庭、你的社區和你的國家。請盡量給他們一個良好的印象。

== 地圖探索 ==
''主要文章: [[用戶界面]]''

維基衛星地圖提供了大量的資料，您只需知道如何去得到它。

*首先，您可以選擇如何查看地圖，不同的地圖類型，可以給您不同的意見和資訊。看[[用戶界面#地圖型式|地圖型式]]詳細資訊。

*您可以搜索一個特定的地點。只要在搜索欄輸入關鍵字，地址或坐標。通過類目過濾器，你還可以搜索類型的位置。
請參見 [[用戶界面#類目|用戶界面:類目]]有關更多詳細資訊。

*通過點擊它的標題，您可以瞭解關於一個特定的地點。在標籤窗口中，您可以看到這個地點位置的資訊:描述、地址、維基百科的鏈接、類別、照片和它的附屬體。

*每個城市都有自己的網頁上的城市指南。每一個指南（例如[http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/] )包含了對這城市的概述，所有的街道、類目、標籤和照片列表。

== 添加地點 ==

首先，我們建議使用 '衛星+老地方' 地圖類型（在頂部的菜單中)選擇添加添加新的地點，這可避免創建重複的標籤。找到您想要添加的標籤，並確保這個地點並沒有被添加過。然後，在屏幕上方的菜單中選擇"添加地點"。您可能需要放大的更多。當使用的工具出現後，勾勒出您要添加地點的輪廓。當你完成後，點擊"保存"按鈕。

另一個窗口應會彈出一個視窗，在其中您可以描述您已經添加的地方：

===語言===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#語言|語言]]''

這一欄位將會為您新添加的地點選擇一種語言。此欄位是必需的。

===標題===
''主要文章: [[添加地點#標題|標題]]''

第一個文本框的標記為"'''標題'''" 。請輸入您新的地點的標題。此欄位是必需的。請記住，應避免用"CAPS LOCK" ，因為這是網絡術語相等於吶喊，並且它不會使您的標籤更為重要。

===描述===

''主要文章: [[添加地點#描述|描述]]''

下一個框的標題是"'''描述'''。" 鍵入描述地點的東西。它可以是任何關於這個地點的歷史，或者有什麼特別的各項等等。地點的描述能夠令到一個標籤有用。請盡量寫入正確的描述，[[關於維基衛星地圖#NPOV|中立]]，避免[[關於維基衛星地圖#廣告|廣告]]。

===Addresses===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Address|Address]]''

The next two boxes are labeled "'''Street'''" and "'''Building Number'''."

The "'''Street'''" is the name of the street the place is located on. Sometimes, a scrolling menu is here; this means that there are streets nearby that were created. For instance, a building might have a postal address of "Main Street". Note that the street field is optional.
Please remember that adding a street name must be the exact street's name not the whole address. For the same reason it is not necessary to enter the zip code/postal code of the street into this field. Instead put the whole address at the Description Field and whenever you search it, the search engine will find it accurately.

The "'''Building Number'''" is the number of the building. For example, in this address: '''215 South Main Street, Rochester, MI, USA''', 215 is the building number. This field is optional.

===Category===
''Main article [[Adding_places#Categories|Categories]]''

There is a [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=50.8111027&lon=-7.8152405&z=2&l=0&m=b&show=/user/tools/categories/?page=1 list of categories] that you can choose for your new place. To make things easier, there's a search box. Categories are ''very important'', always add them to your tags, if possible. Basically, they allow you to define the type of the place you've added and others to find it among the similar tags.

===Wikipedia Link===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Wikipedia_link|Wikipedia link]]''

If your new place has a Wikipedia entry, it goes herback to [[Main Page]]e. If your new place does '''not''' have a Wikipedia entry, don't invent one just so you can put it in this field. This field is optional. When the place has a valid Wikipedia page in that language with an appropriate title, update the Wikimapia title so that the Wikipedia entry and the Wikimapia entry are the same.

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

快速启动

2012-09-24T19:40:11Z

Teresa:

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

== 对新用户的建议 ==

1. 要理解维基卫星地图并不是复杂的事情，您可以在使用过程中了解明白大概。如果您遇到任何不清楚或模糊的事情，请仔细阅读此说明书。(你不需要记住它，但你会看到它说明在这里包括哪些主题) 亦不需要害怕去问有经验的用户寻求帮助。使
用信息和 [http://wikimapia.org/论坛/index.php 论坛]来沟通。

== Advice for new users ==

1. Wikimapia is not a very complicated thing to understand, so you could probably figure out everything just during its usage. If you face anything that may seem obscure, please read this manual carefully (you don’t need to memorize it but you'll see how it helps to know what topics are covered here) and don’t be afraid to ask more experienced users for help. Use messages and [http://wikimapia.org/forum/index.php forum] to communicate.

2. Add local places, as many as you want, all information (outline, title, description, etc.) must be accurate, useful and organized. Remember that the number of places created is not really important, to create more and more places should not be your goal. It is MUCH more important that you create local places (tags) with QUALITY: Places that will be of interest to others, that will help people learn about the world.

3. Familiarize yourself with [[About_Wikimapia#Policies|Wikimapia policies and guidelines]], so you’ll be aware of unpleasant situations, like being banned because of accidentally violating the rules or deletion of your tags.

4. Think twice before you edit or delete a particular location created by another user. Someone added it and had reasons to make it the way it is, so be ready to argue your editing/deletion and refer to Documentation as an official manual. If you have any doubts we recommend you to send the user a message with your suggestions first.

5. Be patient, be good, and be co-operative with other Wikimapia users. Remember: you are representing yourself, your family, your community and your country. Try to give a good impression of them all.

== Exploring the map ==
''Main article: [[User interface]]''

Wikimapia provides a lot of data, you just need to know how to get it.

*Fist of all you can choose how to watch the map. Different map types can give you different information. See [[User_interface#Map_type|Map types]] for details.

*You can search for a particular place. Just type keywords, its address or coordinates in search bar. You can also search type of places through categories filter. See [[User_interface#Categories|User interface:Categories]] for more details.

*You can learn about a particular place by clicking on its title. In tag window you can see place information: description, address, Wikipedia link, categories, photos and its child objects.

*Every city has its own page called cityguide. Every cityguide (ie, [http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org] ) contains an overview of the city, lists of all streets, categories, tags and photos.

== Adding place ==

First of all, we recommend to use ‘Satellite + old places’ map type (choose it at the top menu) for adding new places, this will prevent creating duplicates. Find the place you would like to tag and make sure this wasn't done already. Then, select "Add Place" from the Menu at the top of the screen. You may have to zoom in some more. Using the tool that appears, outline the place. When you are done, click the "Save" button.

Another window with the form should pop up, in which you can describe the place you've added:

===Language===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Language|Language]]''

This selects a language for your new place. This field is required.

===Title===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Title|Title]]''

The first text box is labeled "'''Title'''." Enter a title for your new place. This field is required.
Keep in mind that "CAPS LOCK" should be avoided, because this is web lingo for someone shouting, and it doesn't make your tag more important.

===Description===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Description|Description]]''

The next box is titled "'''Description'''." Type something that describes the place. It can be anything about the place - history, what makes it special, etc.. Place's description is what makes a tag useful. Try to be correct, [[About_Wikimapia#NPOV|neutral]], and avoid [[About_Wikimapia#Advertising|advertising]].

===Addresses===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Address|Address]]''

The next two boxes are labeled "'''Street'''" and "'''Building Number'''."

The "'''Street'''" is the name of the street the place is located on. Sometimes, a scrolling menu is here; this means that there are streets nearby that were created. For instance, a building might have a postal address of "Main Street". Note that the street field is optional.
Please remember that adding a street name must be the exact street's name not the whole address. For the same reason it is not necessary to enter the zip code/postal code of the street into this field. Instead put the whole address at the Description Field and whenever you search it, the search engine will find it accurately.

The "'''Building Number'''" is the number of the building. For example, in this address: '''215 South Main Street, Rochester, MI, USA''', 215 is the building number. This field is optional.

===Category===
''Main article [[Adding_places#Categories|Categories]]''

There is a [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=50.8111027&lon=-7.8152405&z=2&l=0&m=b&show=/user/tools/categories/?page=1 list of categories] that you can choose for your new place. To make things easier, there's a search box. Categories are ''very important'', always add them to your tags, if possible. Basically, they allow you to define the type of the place you've added and others to find it among the similar tags.

===Wikipedia Link===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Wikipedia_link|Wikipedia link]]''

If your new place has a Wikipedia entry, it goes herback to [[Main Page]]e. If your new place does '''not''' have a Wikipedia entry, don't invent one just so you can put it in this field. This field is optional. When the place has a valid Wikipedia page in that language with an appropriate title, update the Wikimapia title so that the Wikipedia entry and the Wikimapia entry are the same.

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

快速启动

2012-09-24T19:36:22Z

Teresa:

{{Navbox user guide}}

这页是为那些想要直接进入维基卫星地图的。在这里你可以找到一些建议和一个简单的手册进入主要的维基卫星地图的功能 - 探索地图和添加地点。虽然维基卫星地图有很多其它功能，添加地点是一个新用户第一次使用时会用的一个功能。此外，
有一些功能，如添加线性特征只适用于2+ [[社群#|用户等级]]。有关维基卫星地图的详细功能的信息请阅读[[工具页]]节。

== Advice for new users ==

1. Wikimapia is not a very complicated thing to understand, so you could probably figure out everything just during its usage. If you face anything that may seem obscure, please read this manual carefully (you don’t need to memorize it but you'll see how it helps to know what topics are covered here) and don’t be afraid to ask more experienced users for help. Use messages and [http://wikimapia.org/forum/index.php forum] to communicate.

2. Add local places, as many as you want, all information (outline, title, description, etc.) must be accurate, useful and organized. Remember that the number of places created is not really important, to create more and more places should not be your goal. It is MUCH more important that you create local places (tags) with QUALITY: Places that will be of interest to others, that will help people learn about the world.

3. Familiarize yourself with [[About_Wikimapia#Policies|Wikimapia policies and guidelines]], so you’ll be aware of unpleasant situations, like being banned because of accidentally violating the rules or deletion of your tags.

4. Think twice before you edit or delete a particular location created by another user. Someone added it and had reasons to make it the way it is, so be ready to argue your editing/deletion and refer to Documentation as an official manual. If you have any doubts we recommend you to send the user a message with your suggestions first.

5. Be patient, be good, and be co-operative with other Wikimapia users. Remember: you are representing yourself, your family, your community and your country. Try to give a good impression of them all.

== Exploring the map ==
''Main article: [[User interface]]''

Wikimapia provides a lot of data, you just need to know how to get it.

*Fist of all you can choose how to watch the map. Different map types can give you different information. See [[User_interface#Map_type|Map types]] for details.

*You can search for a particular place. Just type keywords, its address or coordinates in search bar. You can also search type of places through categories filter. See [[User_interface#Categories|User interface:Categories]] for more details.

*You can learn about a particular place by clicking on its title. In tag window you can see place information: description, address, Wikipedia link, categories, photos and its child objects.

*Every city has its own page called cityguide. Every cityguide (ie, [http://rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org/ rio-de-janeiro.wikimapia.org] ) contains an overview of the city, lists of all streets, categories, tags and photos.

== Adding place ==

First of all, we recommend to use ‘Satellite + old places’ map type (choose it at the top menu) for adding new places, this will prevent creating duplicates. Find the place you would like to tag and make sure this wasn't done already. Then, select "Add Place" from the Menu at the top of the screen. You may have to zoom in some more. Using the tool that appears, outline the place. When you are done, click the "Save" button.

Another window with the form should pop up, in which you can describe the place you've added:

===Language===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Language|Language]]''

This selects a language for your new place. This field is required.

===Title===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Title|Title]]''

The first text box is labeled "'''Title'''." Enter a title for your new place. This field is required.
Keep in mind that "CAPS LOCK" should be avoided, because this is web lingo for someone shouting, and it doesn't make your tag more important.

===Description===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Description|Description]]''

The next box is titled "'''Description'''." Type something that describes the place. It can be anything about the place - history, what makes it special, etc.. Place's description is what makes a tag useful. Try to be correct, [[About_Wikimapia#NPOV|neutral]], and avoid [[About_Wikimapia#Advertising|advertising]].

===Addresses===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Address|Address]]''

The next two boxes are labeled "'''Street'''" and "'''Building Number'''."

The "'''Street'''" is the name of the street the place is located on. Sometimes, a scrolling menu is here; this means that there are streets nearby that were created. For instance, a building might have a postal address of "Main Street". Note that the street field is optional.
Please remember that adding a street name must be the exact street's name not the whole address. For the same reason it is not necessary to enter the zip code/postal code of the street into this field. Instead put the whole address at the Description Field and whenever you search it, the search engine will find it accurately.

The "'''Building Number'''" is the number of the building. For example, in this address: '''215 South Main Street, Rochester, MI, USA''', 215 is the building number. This field is optional.

===Category===
''Main article [[Adding_places#Categories|Categories]]''

There is a [http://wikimapia.org/#lat=50.8111027&lon=-7.8152405&z=2&l=0&m=b&show=/user/tools/categories/?page=1 list of categories] that you can choose for your new place. To make things easier, there's a search box. Categories are ''very important'', always add them to your tags, if possible. Basically, they allow you to define the type of the place you've added and others to find it among the similar tags.

===Wikipedia Link===
''Main article: [[Adding_places#Wikipedia_link|Wikipedia link]]''

If your new place has a Wikipedia entry, it goes herback to [[Main Page]]e. If your new place does '''not''' have a Wikipedia entry, don't invent one just so you can put it in this field. This field is optional. When the place has a valid Wikipedia page in that language with an appropriate title, update the Wikimapia title so that the Wikipedia entry and the Wikimapia entry are the same.

===Saving the place you've created===
When you are all done, click the "Save" button (You might have to scroll down a little bit to see it). Voila! You have just created a place in Wikimapia.

=More=

Read more detailed description of [[Tools|tools]] and explanation of [[About_Wikimapia|guidelines and policies]]. If you didn't find answers to your questions, they could be in our [[Help/FAQ|FAQ]].

About Wikimapia

2012-09-23T07:38:35Z

Teresa: Undo revision 2429 by Teresa (talk)

{{Navbox user guide}}

== What is Wikimapia ==
WikiMapia is an open-content collaborative mapping project, aimed at marking all geographical objects in the world and providing a useful description of them. It combines an interactive web map with a wiki system. Both registered users and guests have already marked over 19,000,000 objects and this number grows every day. Currently over 1,500,000 people have joined the Wikimapia community. All content added by users is available to re-use under Creative Commons license Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0.

== Wikimapia goal ==
'''Wikimapia is an editable interactive map. The goal of Wikimapia is to create and maintain a free, complete, multilingual and up-to-date map of the whole world. Wikimapia intends to contain detailed information about every place on Earth.'''

== Philosophy ==
=== NPOV ===
A '''neutral point of view''' (or "'''NPOV'''") is ''paramount'' to any description of a place in Wikimapia. Places that are not neutrally described, and do not provide a neutral source of information if challenged, may be [[Tools#Editing_places|edited]] or even [[Deletion|deleted]]. The reasons for this are clear: any two people may not agree on their feelings and emotions about a place, and therefore editing the places may become a repetitive cycle that strains the resources of Wikimapia as well as the patience and goodwill of the Wikimapia community.

A NPOV is not always possible in the physical world in which we live, as there are many internal and external forces that affect our opinions and the way we perceive truth as individuals. Yet, in the world of cyberspace, and more specifically, within the confines of Wikimapia, it is unfair and unproductive to provide a slanted or skewed view of places when describing them to others.

----

'''What NPOV is not'''

Since Wikimapia's maps and the information contained therein, are not a forum for discussion, places must be added with extra care. This is especially true of places that are sensitive and controversial in nature. Therefore, brevity is sometimes preferable over verbose information because the temptation to pad out descriptions with opinions and promotions of personal interest is lessened. Typical verbiage to be avoided includes:
* Feelings, opinions, experiences. Words which display a personal bias or agenda
* Politics
* Religion
* Publicity or advertising.
When in doubt, follow the old saying: ''If you do not have anything nice to say do not say anything at all''. Non-NPOV descriptions shall either be removed or updated to reflect objectivity in compliance with Wikimapia's NPOV policy.

=== Etiquette ===
'''Wikimapia's contributors come from many different countries and cultures. We have many different views, perspectives, opinions, and backgrounds, sometimes varying widely. Treating others with respect is the key to collaborating effectively in creating a free, complete, multilingual, up-to-date map of the whole world.'''

'''Principles of Wikimapia etiquette:'''

* Assume good faith.
* Be civil.
* Be polite.
* Work towards agreement.
* Argue facts, not personalities.
* Do not make misrepresentations.
* Do not ignore questions.
* If another disagrees with your edit, provide good reasons why you think that it is appropriate.
* Concede a point when you have no response to it, or admit when you disagree based on intuition or taste.
* Be prepared to apologize. In animated discussions, we often say things we later wish we had not. Say so.
* Recognize your own biases, and keep them in check.
* Forgive and forget.
* ''(more to follow)''

===Advertising===
Wikimapia is not a place for self-promotion or advertising. That means that you can not use Wikimapia for commercial or other propaganda purposes. We understand that it can be tempting to tag your projects, company or business and we do not forbid your doing that. But, please, remember that a neutral point of view is paramount to any description of a place in Wikimapia. In other words, no one will mind seeing factual information about your business: company name, address, what you do or sell, how long has the company existed, a link to its website, that sort of thing; but you should not include promotional material ("the best in town", "good prices", prices in general ...), which would be considered propaganda.

====What is the policy on advertising land for sale?====

==Policies==
=== Wikimapia Guidelines ===
The [http://wikimapia.org/user/tools/guidelines/ Wikimapia Guidelines] are actually the '''official rules''' for Wikimapia and should be adhered to strictly and regarded as the official regulations which supplement the Terms of Reference.

===Terms of Reference ===
The [http://wikimapia.org/terms_reference.html Terms of Reference] set out the contractual terms which one must agree to abide by in order to use Wikimapia and its services. It also covers the Terms of Use, Copyright Notice and Privacy Notice in greater detail.

=== Forum Guidelines ===
''Main article: [[Forum Guidelines]]''

The [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=7521 Forum guidelines] are a set of community rules which must be adhered to by users participating in Wikimapia's [http://wikimapia.org/forum/index.php forum]discussions.

=== Photo policies ===
A photo (or photos, photograph(s)) are images that assist in describing places in Wikimapia that words cannot accurately express. We encourage you to upload photos that will help describe places, and make Wikimapia tags even more worthwhile and interesting. However, we do have some rules, mainly because Wikimapia does not wish to, nor allow its users to violate copyrights; nor should photographs and images be used to bypass Wikimapia's philosophy of [[Neutral Point of View]].

At present the photos in Wikimapia stand by themselves, and there is no method to associate them with notes, nor with any associated copyright information. If you wish to add notes, then the best you can do is to add a comment that describes the photo and write your notes there. Please note, if you are a registered user then your name will be displayed beside the photo when it is enlarged (click on it), so that makes it a little easier to associate a photo with a comment.

==== Photo uploading ====
You are free to upload any photo you took yourself. If you want to contribute a photo you found on the web, however, you must first determine whether it is protected by copyright. If the website you got the photo from states that their content is copyrighted, you must gain permission to use that photo, or follow their usage guidelines. Once you have uploaded a photo you grant Wikimapia license to use and distribute it according to the Wikimapia Terms of Reference.

==== Photo deletion ====
Personal photos (in close up), images hurtful to someone's feelings, pictures inciting national, religious or political discord, pornographic images, pictures advertising goods or services as well as images that are not relevant to the place itself should be deleted.

=== Comments deletion policies ===
'''Offensive''' or '''unrelated comments''' will be removed by the Advanced Users or by the Wikimapia Team. If you find any comments that falls into this category, please report them for removal in this [http://wikimapia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1258 thread] of the Wikimapia forum, providing a link to the place where you found the inappropriate comments.

=== Restrictions/banning policies ===

Restrictions and banning policies are applicable to users who infringe Wikimapia's policies. For the purpose of simplicity, a user who commits violations shall be called an infringer.

Banning is the act of restricting an infringer's account, and therefore the privileges it offers, by [[Advanced Users]] and [[Wikimapia Administrators]]. Although, Wikimapia Administrators reserve the right to ban any user, Advanced Users can only ban an infringer as per the ban reasons listed under section 4. of the Wikimapia Guidelines.

The Restrictions/banning policy comprises of four core modules:
* Wikimapia Guidelines
* Terms of Reference
* Banning Guidelines
* Ban Moderation

==== Banning Guidelines ====
The [[Banning Guidelines]] is provided by the Wikimapia Administration to guide Advanced Users on the process of determining and banning an infringer. You may also find [[Ban_Moderation|Ban Moderation]] useful.

=== Interpretation ===
Please note, the meaning of policies and rules should be read literally (i.e. as written) and '''not''' subjectively (i.e. what the reader believes is intended). That said, however, there is no sure way to apply an absolute definition to the words of any regulation or requirement and so there will always be a margin for interpretation involved. In situations where you are unsure about a correct or acceptable interpretation or construction, you should:
*use sound judgment
*discuss the point with Advanced Users
*contact the Wikimapia Administration

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