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Navteq powers Garmin devices In Romania

Navteq has been chosen by Garmin as map data supplier for Romania and . The Navteq map of Romania is now available not only on Garmin’s new nüvi 40 LM Romania but also as an optional download for existing Garmin portable devices. In Romania, Navteq says its map is built by a team of geographic analysts based in Bucharest and well placed to create and maintain local map coverage and to provide updated information throughout the year.
March 23, 2012 Read time: 1 min
295 Navteq has been chosen by 490 Garmin as map data supplier for Romania and .  The Navteq map of Romania is now available not only on Garmin’s new nüvi 40 LM Romania but also as an optional download for existing Garmin portable devices.

In Romania, Navteq says its map is built by a team of geographic analysts based in Bucharest and well placed to create and maintain local map coverage and to provide updated information throughout the year. Current Romanian coverage already reaches the whole population and includes over 161,500 kilometres of road network plus around 154,350 Points of Interest.

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