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A '''geographic information system (GIS)''', or '''geographical information system''', is any system that captures, stores, analyzes, manages, and presents data that are linked to location. | A '''geographic information system (GIS)''', or '''geographical information system''', is any system that captures, stores, analyzes, manages, and presents data that are linked to location. | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* http://aiddata.org/geocoding - ''[http://maps.worldbank.org/ The Mapping for Results]'' initiative is a partnership between [[AidData]] and the [[World Bank]] to show the precise locations where aid flows are directed within countries. | * http://aiddata.org/geocoding - ''[http://maps.worldbank.org/ The Mapping for Results]'' initiative is a partnership between [[AidData]] and the [[World Bank]] to show the precise locations where aid flows are directed within countries. | ||
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Revision as of 17:34, 5 November 2011
A geographic information system (GIS), or geographical information system, is any system that captures, stores, analyzes, manages, and presents data that are linked to location.
Technically, a GIS is a system that includes mapping software and its application to cartography, remote sensing, land surveying, mathematics, photogrammetry, geography, and tools that can be implemented with GIS software. Still, many refer to "Geographic Information System" as "GIS" even though it doesn't cover all tools connected to topology.be
GIS tools can also be used to further the goals of sustainable development. Such applications are detailed in this category.
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External Links
- http://aiddata.org/geocoding - The Mapping for Results initiative is a partnership between AidData and the World Bank to show the precise locations where aid flows are directed within countries.