Lands Department to join Hong Kong Book Fair 2008
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    The Lands Department's Survey and Mapping Office (SMO) will join the Hong Kong Book Fair 2008 to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai from Wednesday (July 23) to July 29.

    Government paper and image maps, such as satellite maps, will be exhibited at the SMO's booth at the Fair venue.  Publications including the "Hong Kong Guide 2008", maps for countryside, urban and town areas and wall maps will be on sale.

    Some of the publications will be discounted by up to 25%.  For customers' convenience, "EPS" payment service will be available at the exhibition booth.

    The SMO's booth is located at 2H23, 25, 27 and 29 on the 5/F, Hall 2, HKCEC.  For details, please visit Lands Department's website at http://www.landsd.gov.hk/mapping/en/news/news20080708.htm.

Ends/Monday, July 21, 2008
Issued at HKT 15:00

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