geographic information systems Quotes

Without geography you're nowhere.

The study of geography is about more than just memorizing places on a map. It's about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exists across continents. And in the end, it's about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together.

What is it about maps? I could look at them all day, earnestly studying the names of towns and villages I have never heard of and will never visit.

John Hall, my geography teacher at school inspired me to a lifelong interest in geography and a curiosity about our world which has stayed with me through my life. Geography is a living, breathing subject, constantly adapting itself to change. It is dynamic and relevant. For me geography is a great adventure with a purpose.

The application of GIS is limited only by the imagination of those who use it

GIS is being influenced by and integrating with all kinds of new innovations such as faster computing, big data, the cloud, smart devices, and distributed processing.

In our changing world nothing changes more than geography.

I have a map of the united states .... it's original size ... it says one mile equals one mile.

GEOGRAPHER, n. A chap who can tell you offhand the difference between the outside of the world and the inside.

GPS not only played a large and delocalizing role in the war in Kosovo but is increasingly playing a role in social life.