Standard Language is a mandatory, unique attribute (VL) of Index Areas and an optional and
unique attribute of Administrative Areas in GDF formats. Standard Language is a chosen
language from the set of official languages.
- For regions with one official language, that language will be chosen as the standard
language.
- For regions with multiple official languages consisting of a language of a non-latin
notation alphabet while other(s) use the Latin counterpart (often this is English or a
Latin transcription or transliteration), in most cases the Latin language will be chosen
as standard language.
- For other cases, the choice of Standard Language is random.
TomTom recommends that customers verify if the choice of the standard language made by TomTom
corresponds with the customer needs and intended use.