Data Set Description: The Digital Chart of the World is the most detailed global database on the market providing consistent treatment of geographic information worldwide, and is the best source of data for many areas of the globe. More than 200 attributes are organized into 17 thematic layers with text annotation for cities, mountains, lakes, and other geographic features.

Purpose of Data Set: The original purpose of the DCW was to create a database the largest scale, unclassified DMA map series, in digital vector format. The database was designed to support GIS applications rather than to generate hardcopy maps.

Data Formats: ARC/INFO Coverage, PC ARC/INFO Coverage
Distribution Units: World - Order Online http://gisstore.esri.com/

Data Set Description: Adminstrative boundaries and capitals at the first (State), second (Distrik), and third (Mukim) internal levels for Malaysia (except Sabah, with second level, only) as of 1996. Recent population figures included. Produced by the University of Western Australia for the Spatial Information Infrastructure for Asian Studies in Australia.

Purpose of Data Set: For locating, geo-referencing and analysing attribute data or other information for Malaysia at the ADM1, ADM2, and ADM3 levels (except Sabah). Fitted to Digital Chart of the World (DCW) international boundaries by ACASIAN for uniformity and coherence, and to allow the use of other DCW data themes.

Data Formats: ArcView Shapefile, Export File (.E00)
Distribution Units: ADM1, ADM1&2, ADM12&3; all Malaysia, West Malaysia, East Malaysia, Sarawak, Sabah