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About PostGIS
PostGIS is a spatial database extender for PostgreSQL object-relational database. It adds support for geographic objects allowing location queries to be run in SQL. In addition to basic location awareness, PostGIS offers many features rarely found in other competing spatial databases such as Oracle Locator/Spatial and SQL Server. PostGIS can utilize the faster GiST building support API introduced in PostgreSQL 14. If compiled with recently released GEOS 3.10.1 you can take advantage of improvements in ST_MakeValid and numerous speed improvements.
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PostGIS Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does PostGIS work with?
PostGIS works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does PostGIS support in their product?
PostGIS supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does PostGIS offer?
PostGIS offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does PostGIS integrate with?
PostGIS integrates with: Azure Database for PostgreSQL and PostgreSQL.
Q: What type of training does PostGIS provide?
PostGIS provides training in the form of documentation.
