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Local Wikipedia Filters Content to a Half-Hour Walking Radius
Key points
- Filters Wikipedia content to a half-hour walking radius.
- Displays geocoded Wikipedia pages.
- Adjusts results to 25-500 closest items if outside range.
- User location is stored locally in the browser.
Localized Content Display
Local Wikipedia is a new web-based tool that presents Wikipedia articles based on a user's current location. It filters content to show only entries for things within approximately a half-hour walking distance from the user.
Content Sourcing and Filtering
The content displayed by Local Wikipedia is directly sourced from Wikipedia's geocoded pages. If fewer than 25 relevant items are found within the immediate radius, the tool expands its search to include the 25 closest items within about six miles. Conversely, if more than 500 items are found, it limits the display to the 500 closest entries.
Privacy and Affiliation
User location data is stored locally within the browser and is not included in shared links, maintaining user privacy. The creators of Local Wikipedia state that the site has no official affiliation with Wikipedia.
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Reporting from
Local Wikipedia is a new tool that displays Wikipedia content relevant to a user's immediate vicinity, specifically within a half-hour walking distance. This tool provides geocoded Wikipedia pages, offering a localized view of information.