State/City name normalization

[joaorb64]

Hi,

I was wondering if there's a standard for city name language.

If I check the states in Brazil, the Federal District is identified by its name in Portuguese, Distrito Federal.

Now, if I check Portugal, the capital Lisbon is identified by its English name Lisbon instead of the Portuguese Lisboa.

I was wondering what would be the better way of settling a standard: adding localization to state/city names or to have everything in its own language. Or having everything in English? Opening this issue for discussion.

[dr5hn]

Hi,

Thank you for raising this issue and initiating the discussion. The question of standardizing city name language is indeed important.

In my perspective, I believe it would be beneficial to establish a standard where the main name of a city is kept in English. This ensures consistency across different locations and allows for easier recognition and understanding for a global audience.

However, it could also be valuable to create a separate field to store the native name of a city. This way, we can accommodate the local language and provide a comprehensive representation of the city's identity.

By implementing this approach, we can strike a balance between maintaining a standardized naming convention and respecting the cultural and linguistic diversity of different regions.

I welcome further input and discussion from others to reach a consensus on this matter.

Thank you.