What is the purpose of GEO RĪGA?

Frequently asked questions / Manual

- What is GEO RĪGA?
- What is the purpose of GEO RĪGA?
- Who is the author of the data published by GEO RĪGA, and who is liable for the content of the data layers?
- Is information from the GEO RĪGA portal considered a legal document?
- Is it possible to receive data published by GEO RĪGA about my property?
- Is it possible to receive data published by GEO RĪGA as map services or for download?
- Does GEO RĪGA contain data on communication networks/ public utilities and their ownership?
- Which coordinate system does GEO RĪGA thematic maps use?
- What is LOD, and what does the number in the LOD name mean?
- Why do the building models in the LOD models not match the cadastral data?
- Whom shall I contact with queries or questions?
- GEO RĪGA thematic maps
- Map tools
- For communication and information
- Navigation tools
- Search tool
- Data layers
- Legend
- Measurement
- Sharing
- Swipe
- Printing
- Drawing
- Coordinate conversion
- Add data
- Data selection
- Attribute table
- Scale and coordinates
- LOD
- 3D views
- 3D view map tools
- Basic information about the GEO RĪGA portal and its available content
- Geographic information systems as a tool for process management and data-based decision-making

What is the purpose of GEO RĪGA?

GEO RĪGA user:

Has convenient online access to the geospatial information held by the municipality at any time of the day from anywhere in the world, as long as the user has a computer or mobile device with an internet connection;
Can connect to various existing information on GEO RĪGA without using special software or other paid services;
Reduces the need to contact municipal institutions in person for information and advice;
Accesses the data maintained in the municipality’s structural units, ensuring up-to-date and reliable data availability, thereby increasing the transparency of the processes occurring in the municipality and improving the provided services.

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