Plus Codes by Google

In plain words

Plus Codes by Google is an addressing system that assigns unique codes to small geographic locations worldwide. It works by dividing Earth's surface into grid tiles, each with a distinct identifier. The system is designed for places without traditional street addresses, particularly across India and globally. Built as open-source software, Plus Codes provides a simple and consistent alternative to conventional addressing for mapping and location-finding purposes.

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From the sources

Plus Codes is a simple and consistent addressing system that works across India and globally. This system is based on dividing the geographical surface of the Earth into tiny ‘tiled areas’, attributing a unique code to each of them

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