WikiRanger - nearby Wikipedia

Explore the world nearby through the power of Wikipedia!

Want to know more about the world around you ? Interested in learning about local history whether you're at home, on vacation or working away? Or do you just have a naturally inquisitive nature? This is the app for you !!

Wiki Ranger is a very simple app that uses the fact that Wikipedia entries are geo-coded to bring you information about the world nearby. It will present you a list of the 50 Wikipedia entries that are geo-coded closest to your current location. It will display the Wiki Entry and give you an option to launch your Navigation app to take you there!

Use as an educational tool to learn about local history,

Or just for fun. Visit places nearby that catch your interest.

Press the GO button to launch your navigator to guide you to places of interest