Where to Find Free GIS Data- Best Open Sources for Beginners

Описание: Looking for GIS data but don’t know where to start?
This video walks you through how and where to find reliable GIS data when you’re just beginning your GIS and mapping journey.

I cover some of the most useful open and free data sources, including:
• 🌍 Natural Earth Data for global base maps
• 🔥 NASA fire data and other remote-sensing datasets
• Copernicus Sentinel data

• 🗺️ Administrative boundaries of countries around the world

I also focus on open GIS data in a Canadian context, showing where to look for:
• 🇨🇦 Federal open data portals
• 🏞️ Provincial GIS and spatial data sources

In addition, I briefly touch on where to find administrative and other GIS data for Nepal, which can be especially helpful for students and researchers working in South Asia.

This video is ideal if you’re:
• New to GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.)
• Learning map-making and spatial analysis
• Unsure where professionals actually get their data

I also share practical tips like:
• How to use Google effectively to find GIS datasets
• How to identify the right government or non-government organizations for spatial data
• What keywords to use when searching for maps and shapefiles

If you’re starting out in GIS, this video will give you a solid foundation and save you hours of confusion.

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