International Waters learning Exchange & Resource Network

Bahamas National Geographic Information Systems (BNGIS), Bahamas

The Bahamas National Geographic Information Systems (BNGIS) Centre provides information to Bahamians about their country in the form of maps charting out things like: Subdivision maps Street maps Oil exploration maps Zoning maps Land and sea park maps Maritime boundary maps Imagery maps As a part of its public awareness strategy, the BNGIS Centre hosts GIS User Conferences, GIS Day Celebrations and GIS School Competitions annually. These events are designed to showcase the application of GIS and associated geo technologies in the workplace and in the classroom. The BNGIS Centre usually invites GIS vendors to display GIS products and services.