Why is GIS useful?
Answer
GIS is an invaluable tool for storing, organizing, analysing, and viewing data. Leveraging GIS as a tool in decision-making provides the ability to analyse information geographically, resulting in more informed decisions, increased productivity, cost-effectiveness, and dissemination of knowledge. GIS is applied in various fields and domains which include but are not limited to:
- Agriculture
- Population movement
- Urban planning
- Navigation
- Crime analysis
- Disaster management
- Marketing and Sales
- Real estate