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geo-places¶
Description¶
The Places API enables powerful location search and geocoding capabilities for your applications, offering global coverage with rich, detailed information. Key features include:
- Forward and reverse geocoding for addresses and coordinates
- Comprehensive place searches with detailed information, including:
- Business names and addresses
- Contact information
- Hours of operation
- POI (Points of Interest) categories
- Food types for restaurants
- Chain affiliation for relevant businesses
- Global data coverage with a wide range of POI categories
- Regular data updates to ensure accuracy and relevance