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GeoPandas extends the capabilities of pandas to handle spatial data types, allowing for sophisticated geographic analysis directly within your Python workflows. It simplifies working with vector data formats like Shapefile and GeoJSON by providing a high-level interface for geometric operations, spatial joins, and coordinate transformations. This skill is essential for developers and data scientists performing tasks such as area calculations, spatial intersections, or creating interactive choropleth maps, effectively bridging the gap between tabular data analysis and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
