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What is GeoAtlas – Global GIS Data Explorer?
GeoAtlas is an interactive platform designed to help students, professionals, and organizations discover high-quality public geospatial datasets from around the world.
Instead of searching across dozens of government portals and data repositories, GeoAtlas brings together authoritative GIS data sources in one place - organized by country and industry sector.
Whether you are working on urban planning, environmental analysis, infrastructure mapping, or academic research, GeoAtlas helps you quickly identify datasets you can trust.
Built for Practical GIS Projects and Real Use Cases
GeoAtlas is designed for people who work with real-world spatial data, not just sample files.
Whether you are:
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Learning GIS
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Building a professional portfolio
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Conducting spatial analysis
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Teaching GIS concepts
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Exploring public datasets for research
It helps you identify reliable datasets you can actually use in QGIS, ArcGIS, and web mapping projects.
Trusted Data Sources You Can Rely On
Not all data sources surfaced by search engines — or even AI tools — are always accurate, complete, or authoritative.
GeoAtlas focuses on verified public data sources, including:
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National and regional government portals
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Official open data platforms
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Academic and research institutions
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International geospatial organisations
Every dataset link directs you to the original source, so you can review licensing, metadata, and update frequency before use.
A Continuously Expanding Global GIS Resource
GeoAtlas is actively evolving.
New countries, datasets, and sectors are added over time to ensure the platform remains relevant, accurate, and useful for the global GIS community.
We welcome suggestions for:
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New countries to include
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Additional industry sectors
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Authoritative data sources
This helps keep GeoAtlas aligned with real-world GIS needs.
Learn GIS by Sector
Unlock the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tailored to your industry. Learn GIS by Sector. Our sector-based approach helps you understand how GIS effectively addresses real-world challenges in urban planning, conservation, energy, and beyond. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or tackle issues, we provide the knowledge you need to succeed. Join us and learn how to leverage GIS impactful solutions in your field.
GIS Workshops for Schools, Colleges & Organisations
We deliver interactive GIS workshops designed to introduce key concepts and real-world applications.
Workshops are tailored to your subject area and can be delivered online or in person.
Workshops start from £199, depending on group size and requirements.