آفاق علمية
Volume 16, Numéro 2, Pages 580-592
2024-10-30

Place Name Issues In Algerian Legislation And Their Impact On Sustainable Development

Authors : Louati Fatima .

Abstract

Toponymy, a branch of onomastics, is the study of place names, their meanings, origins and symbolic representations. In many developed countries, a committee on geographical names is responsible for ensuring the uniform use of geographical names. Algeria, unlike the others, is a country that hardly has such a policy. This research has shed light on the problematic issues of place names in Algerian legislation. It also sought to identify the implications for the country's sustainable development. In conclusion, a call for action is strongly encouraged to help realise the importance of this branch of study.

Keywords

Toponymy ; Place Names in Algerian Legislation ; sustainable development