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A: HDX datasets are collections of one or more resources and have one URL. Resources are individual files (although they may be zip files containing multiple files) or links to live geoservices, APIs, or other web-based services.
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Q: What file formats are COD-AB datasets provided in?
A: COD-AB datasets generally include:
shapefiles
geodatabases
EMF files
live geoservices
spreadsheets (XLSX) (for the gazetteer)
GeoJSON files may also be included.
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Q: What file formats are COD-PS datasets provided in?
A: COD- PS datasets generally include:
XLSX spreadsheets for the gazetteer
XLSX spreadsheets for the population statistics, with a separate worksheet for each administrative level
individual CSV spreadsheets for each population statistics administrative level