The book contains a description of the basic concepts of GIS applications in ten parts. Recommended for beginners and students starting to study GIS, as well as for all interested parties. Thanks to its clear structure, set of illustrations and examples of practical tasks, the book can be used as a basis for developing a basic training course on GIS applications. All examples are based on the use of the open source GIS application QGIS (Quantum GIS).Copyright © 2009 Chief Directorate: Spatial Planning & Information, Department of Land Affairs, Eastern Cape.You may copy, reproduce and/or modify this document in accordance with subject to the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, version 1.2 or later, as published by the Free Software Foundation.