http://na.unep.net/datasets/datalist.php

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) / Global Resource Information Database (GRID) Spatial Data Clearinghouse offers a variety of global and international spatial datasets.

Datasets available are:

  • Africa Population Distribution Database – years 1960, 70, 80, 90 & 2000
  • Asia Population Distribution Database – year 1995
  • Asia Administrative Boundaries – years vary
  • Asia Towns/Cities point data with population – 1995 estimated & other pop years vary
  • Latin America & Caribbean Population Distribution Database – years 1960, 70, 80, 90 & 2000
  • Latin America & Caribbean Soil & Terrain Database
  • Global Population Distribution Database – 1990
  • Brazil Datasets – Soils & Vegetation