AreaType

Country (administrative area).

Country Subdivision (administrative area). Available in a few large countries (e.g. USA, Canada). Depending on countries, the country subdivision corresponds to states, provinces, territories, etc.

Country Secondary Subdivision (administrative area).

Country Tertiary Subdivision (administrative area).

Municipality (administrative area).

Municipality subdivision (administrative area). Municipalities subdivision are not available in all countries or available in only important municipalities.

Neighborhoods have in common that they often have a semi-official status and may not be part of an administrative structure. Neighborhood does not fit specifically in an administrative structure. Neighborhoods are areas formed on a cultural, social or economical basis, it may have touristic appeal as a nice area with a specific atmosphere like a restaurant area. Neighborhoods typically don’t have official borders and they typically don’t have an equivalent in administrative or postal sources. Names of neighborhoods are commonly known and often used as place names. Examples: Karolinenviertel in Hamburg, Little Italy in New York, Quartier Pigalle in Paris, Soho in London, Museum Island in Berlin.

Postal Code Area.