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3.2.4 How to filter datasets by geographical area 
Many datasets are associated with geographical information. It is possible to filter the datasets by 
providing a location or area. Only datasets which are within this geographical are a are displayed  in 
the result set. The core idea is to select the desired geographical area  by highlighting it within a 
provided map.  
There are two approaches to provide this area: 
1. The u ser enters a location key word in the “Filter by location” input fiel d on the left si de, 
which triggers a search for suitable geo names  (e.g. “Paris”). All the results are linked t o 
coordinates. By selecting one result the location is automatically highlighted within the  map. 
The result set is filtered accordingly.