no need to format the input data in any way; it is handled by the template
automated locator dot placement on maps, based on coordinates or X/Y values
automated unit conversion from metric to imperial or reverse
automated wikilinking
additional fields
background maps
foldable list on all multiple fields
international categories, (e.g., میراث جهانی یونسکو), eliminating the need for a second infobox on the same page
Other guidelines
This general, multi-purpose geobox template duplicates features contained in various other, more specific geography and place infobox templates (like {{Infobox settlement}} for settlements, and {{Infobox protected area}} for protected areas. Editors should not change from one to the other without good reason or broad consensus.
The use of this template for mountains is deprecated. Use {{Infobox mountain}} instead.
