2901.0 - Census Dictionary, 2006 (Reissue)  
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Vector-based digital geography


The ABS uses vector-based digital geographic data. A vector is a straight line between two coordinate points. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) therefore use points and lines to define geographic features.



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