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What is a national mapping agency?
A national mapping agency is a government-backed organisation responsible for surveying, mapping, and providing geographical data for an entire country. Ordnance Survey, mentioned in the story, is the UK's national mapping agency. They create the detailed paper maps people are buying, and also provide digital mapping data used for everything from planning to navigation.
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