Turkic Wikimedia Conference 2023/Submissions/How To Create a Turkic Gazetteer with Open Data?

ID :	How To Create a Turkic Gazetteer with Open Data?
Author(s): OrkutMuratYilmaz		Username(s): OrkutMuratYilmaz	Type of submission: workshop
		Affiliation: Turkish Wikipedia	Theme(s): Education, Community Engagement, Technology
Abstract: In a one-hour workshop, learn how to create a Turkic people gazetteer by gathering geospatial and cultural data from OpenStreetMap (OSM), Wikipedia, SPARQL queries (Wikidata), and the Overpass API. Discover data processing techniques, database design using PostgreSQL/PostGIS, and geospatial indexing for advanced querying. Explore ways to enrich the dataset with historical and cultural details. Design a user-friendly interface with uMap integration.			Slides: TBD
			Level of advancement: medium
			Special requirements: Attendees should bring their laptops, if they want to create the gazetteer. Also, participants require a sufficient number of electrical outlets and a smooth Internet connection.
How will this session be beneficial for the communities in the region of Turkic world? Creating a Turkic people gazetteer offers numerous benefits to the region, including preserving and promoting Turkic cultural heritage, facilitating tourism by showcasing historical sites, improving disaster management through geospatial data, and supporting urban planning and infrastructure development. It also aids in linguistic and academic research, fostering a better understanding of the diverse Turkic-speaking communities. Additionally, the gazetteer can serve as a valuable educational resource, promoting cultural exchange and cooperation among Turkic nations while enhancing their global visibility and recognition.

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