I guess that if the office types in agencies knew how to use or construct a database they’d be over qualified!
I’m regularly sent jobs where I’ve specifically stated that I’m not interested or not qualified for the region i.e. West Africa and Norway specifically.
Additionally I’ve been asked to join an "urgent" job in Europe next morning when it’s early evening here in Oz. Very tempted to ask if agencies have Google Earth, an atlas or any concept of geography at all! Sorry but my Tardis is in for repairs at the moment!