N. Mamedova. CREATION OF GEOINFORMATIONAL BASIS FOR SOCIO-ECONOMІC MAPPING OF THE NEAR-CASPIAN REGIONS OF AZERBAIJAN

The article highlights the possibilities and methods of application of GIS approach to socio-economic mapping. The technique of a GIS database creation for socio-economic maps is stated. The stages of preparation of topographic and general geographic basis for making social and economic maps of Near - Caspian regions of Azerbaijan are examined.