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Some suggested websites for further information and examples of geospatial datasets are:

www.agi.org.uk/
The Association of Geographic Information (AGI) – includes GIS dictionary, GIS bibliography, newsletters, frequently asked questions (FAQ) and information about recent/upcoming conferences.

www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/gishome.html
The University of Edinburgh, Department of Geography – a compilation of GIS resources and links to other GIS sites.

www.ordsvy.gov.uk/home/index.html
Ordnance Survey – UK National Mapping Agency with introductory information on Geographical Information Systems (The GIS files).

www.esri.com/
ESRI – developers of ArcView and ArcInfo, the site gives a range of applications and other resources such as educational resources.

www.geoplace.com/
GeoPlace.com – news, software information, articles and links to free geospatial data sources.

www.usgs.gov
United States Geological Survey (USGS) site. A wealth of examples of the application of GIS to environmental topics. The site also has a wide range of freely available data resources for download.