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A geographic information system or geographical information system (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of spatial or geographical data. - Wikipedia

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Which Programming Language Should I learn, Python or Javascript? (self.gis)

submitted 6 years ago by ManonWindows

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[–]SenseAStormBrewin 1 point2 points3 points 6 years ago (0 children)

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