International Federation of Surveyors
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International Federation of Surveyors (abbreviated FIG, after the French: Fédération Internationale des Géomètres) is the UN-recognized[2] global organization for the profession of surveying and related disciplines. It was established in 1878,[3] and formed as a legal entity in 1999.[4] As of August 2012[update] FIG has 106 member associations from 88 countries.
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Formation | 1878; 146 years ago (1878) |
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Type | INGO |
Purpose | to support international collaboration for the progress of surveying in all fields and applications[1] |
Headquarters | Copenhagen, Denmark |
Region served | 120 countries represented |
Membership | 105 national member associations |
Official languages | English, French, German |
President | Rudolf Staiger Germany |
Main organ | Council |
Website | www |
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