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Spatial database is a database that is optimized to store and query data that is related to objects in space, including points, lines and polygons.

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(When) should I use a GIS-enabled database?

I am a long-time programmer, new to GIS. I am trying to get a feel for the database aspects of GIS and I understand that there are some databases which are specialized for GIS use. Basically I am tryi …
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