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Google Maps - World's most widely used mapping service, offering directions, live traffic, Street View imagery and local business listings with reviews.
Earth911 - Recycling and sustainability resource with a searchable locator for recycling centres and disposal options for hundreds of materials.
Apple Maps - Apple's mapping and navigation service offering directions, transit routes, Look Around imagery and curated place guides, now on the web.

Apple Maps - Apple's mapping and navigation service offering directions, transit routes, Look Around imagery and curated place guides, now on the web.
Bing Maps - Microsoft's online mapping platform providing driving directions, traffic updates, aerial and Streetside imagery, and local business search.
City Population - Population statistics, maps and charts for countries, administrative regions, cities and urban areas, drawn from official census data.
City-Data - Detailed profiles of US cities, towns and neighbourhoods, featuring demographics, crime, house prices, weather, schools and forums.
Earth911 - Recycling and sustainability resource with a searchable locator for recycling centres and disposal options for hundreds of materials.
GeoNames - Geographical database covering millions of place names, coordinates and postcodes across every country, free to download and query.
Google Maps - World's most widely used mapping service, offering directions, live traffic, Street View imagery and local business listings with reviews.
GOV.UK - Official UK government website for public services and information, from tax, benefits and passports to finding your local council.
GreatSchools - US nonprofit providing ratings, reviews and test score data for public, private and charter schools to help parents choose locally.
Lonely Planet - Publishes destination guides, travel news and trip-planning tools covering countries worldwide for independent travelers.
Nextdoor - Neighbourhood social network connecting residents to share local news, recommendations, lost pets, safety alerts and items for sale.
Numbeo - Crowdsources cost of living and quality of life data by city.
OpenStreetMap - Free, editable map of the world built by volunteer contributors.
Radio.net - Online radio platform streaming tens of thousands of stations and podcasts, searchable by city, country, genre and language.
Tabelog - Japan's most popular restaurant review site, known for its strict rating system and extensive listings of eateries across the country.
Uber - Ride-hailing platform connecting passengers with drivers in cities worldwide, also offering food delivery, courier services and shared rides.
what3words - Location system dividing the world into 3-metre squares, each with a unique three-word address for deliveries, navigation and emergencies.
Wikivoyage - Free collaborative travel guide with practical destination information edited by volunteers worldwide.
World Bank Open Data - Free country profiles and development data for every nation, covering population, economy, health, education, environment and poverty.
Yellow Pages - US online business directory listing local businesses and service providers with contact details, maps, reviews and opening hours.