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Canadian Geographic Region
Appears In: Geography LDM Subject Area
The grouping of provinces and territories established for the purpose of statistical reporting. The six geographical regions of Canada are: Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairies, British Columbia, and Territories.<br/>
  • Attributes
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Attribute Type
Geographic Region Code Codeable Concept
Notes: A coded concept that specifies a geographic region.<br/><br/>Value set: <br/><a href="https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=1348372"><font color="#0000ff"><u>https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=1348372</u></font></a> <br/>
Geographic Region English Name String
Notes: The English name of a geographic region.<br/>
Geographic Region French Name String
Notes: The French name of a geographic region.<br/>
Geographic Boundary Polygon
Notes: The abstract lines or physical features that separate one place or area from another.<br/>
Relationship Target Entity
has   Country
Relationship Target Entity
has   Canadian Province Or Territory
Constraint
Unique Key: Country, Geographic Region Code