International Federation of Surveyors
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| Formation | 1878 |
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| Type | INGO |
| Purpose | to support international collaboration for the progress of surveying in all fields and applications |
| Headquarters |
Copenhagen,  Denmark
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Region served
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120 countries represented |
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Membership
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105 national member associations |
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Official language
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English |
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President
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Chryssy Potsiou  Greece
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Main organ
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Council |
| Website | www |
International Federation of Surveyors (abbreviated FIG, after the French: Fédération Internationale des Géomètres) is the UN-recognized global organization for the profession of surveying and related disciplines. It was established in 1878, and formed as a legal entity in 1999. As of August 2012[update] FIG has 106 member associations from 88 countries.
FIG has five categories of membership and two levels of honorary membership. 120 countries are represented in FIG through these various categories of membership:
FIG also has categories of honorary membership for past presidents and individuals who have materially assisted the development and promotion of the surveying profession at the international level.
FIG has set up the following permanent institutions:
The FIG is a scientific associate member of the International Council for Science (ICSU).
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