Lesotho livelihood zones 2006

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What does this data set describe?

1. How should this data set be cited?

   WFP, Unknown, Lesotho livelihood zones 2006.

   Online Links:

   • \\SAHIMS_WK08\C$\devinfo\lesotho vacinfo 1.0\maps\afr_lso_lr_lvac1_2006.shp

2. What geographic area does the data set cover?

   West_Bounding_Coordinate: 27.011516

   East_Bounding_Coordinate: 29.465759

   North_Bounding_Coordinate: -28.570522

   South_Bounding_Coordinate: -30.675245

3. What does it look like?

4. Does the data set describe conditions during a particular time period?

   Calendar_Date: unknown

   Currentness_Reference: publication date

5. What is the general form of this data set?

   Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

6. How does the data set represent geographic features?
   1. How are geographic features stored in the data set?

      This is a Vector data set. It contains the following vector data types (SDTS terminology):

      • G-polygon (6)

   2. What coordinate system is used to represent geographic features?

      Horizontal positions are specified in geographic coordinates, that is, latitude and longitude. Latitudes are given to the nearest 0.000000. Longitudes are given to the nearest 0.000000. Latitude and longitude values are specified in Decimal degrees.

      The horizontal datum used is North American Datum of 1927.
      The ellipsoid used is Clarke 1866.
      The semi-major axis of the ellipsoid used is 6378206.400000.
      The flattening of the ellipsoid used is 1/294.978698.
      

7. How does the data set describe geographic features?

   afr_lso_lr_lvac1_2006

   FID

   Internal feature number. (Source: ESRI)

   Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

   Shape

   Feature geometry. (Source: ESRI)

   Coordinates defining the features.

   ID_

   NAME1_

   NAME2_

   PARTS_

   POINTS_

   LENGTH_

   AREA_

Who produced the data set?

1. Who are the originators of the data set? (may include formal authors, digital compilers, and editors)
   • WFP

2. Who also contributed to the data set?

3. To whom should users address questions about the data?
   WFP - Lesotho
   c/o Simon Clements
   

   +266 22 323 989 (voice)
   +266 22 310 239 (FAX)
   Simon.Clements@wfp.org
   

Why was the data set created?

These were used to conduct a VAC assessment

How was the data set created?

1. From what previous works were the data drawn?

2. How were the data generated, processed, and modified?

3. What similar or related data should the user be aware of?

How reliable are the data; what problems remain in the data set?

How can someone get a copy of the data set?

Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?

Access_Constraints: N/A but with WFP copyright

Use_Constraints: N/A but with WFP copyright

1. Who distributes the data set? (Distributor 1 of 1)
   SAHIMS
   c/o Lawrence Makhoba
   

   +27 11 517 1539 (voice)
   +27 517 1690 (FAX)
   

2. What's the catalog number I need to order this data set?

   Downloadable Data

3. What legal disclaimers am I supposed to read?

4. How can I download or order the data?
   • Availability in digital form:

     Data format:	Size: 0.865

   • Cost to order the data:

Who wrote the metadata?

Dates:

Last modified: 05-Jan-2007

Metadata author:

WFP - Lesotho
c/o Simon Clement
WFP House, 11 United Nations Road
Maseru, Maseru 301
Lesotho

+266 22 323 989 (voice)
+266 22 310 239 (FAX)

Metadata standard:

FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC-STD-001-1998)

Metadata extensions used:

• <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>