What data formats are used?
Many of the datasets are provided in a compressed (zipped) format. Once uncompressed (unzipped), the dataset may be in one or more of the following file formats:
| Extension | Description |
|---|---|
| XML | eXtensible Markup Language |
| CSV/TXT | Comma-Separated Value Lists / Raw Text files |
| XLS | Excel spreadsheet |
| KML/KMZ | Keyhole markup language, suitable for viewing in geobrowsers |
| ESRI Shapefiles | Geodata overlays. |
Other file formats may also be provided over time.
