The word GIS stands for Geographical Information System. It is a technology that gives us information about various things and places on the earth's surface or we can even define it as a technology that is used to view and analyze data from a geographic/ geospatial perspective. It is a powerful approach towards exploring the world. While working with GIS specialized software's are used for input, storage, manipulation/analysis and output/display of geographic (spatial) information, often using maps or other visual displays.
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| What in the world is a 'GIS'? |
We can explore the world through GIS as it is used in almost every fields like Oceanography, Climatology, Geology, Archeology, Economics, History, Environment, Engineering, public health etc. GIS plays a vital role in an industries and sectors both in private as well as government sectors. With GIS so used across the disciplines and business sectors, you’ll see GIS as a desired skill for a vast number of positions.
There are colleges and universities offering GIS education programs as it gives a lots of reasons, but not the least of which, it could very well get you with bonus point for career in any field. The educational programs likes "geospatial technology program, Geospatial Revolution project, My Wonderful World".
GIS is best used by the students who are from IT, CS and geography background.
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