What is ArcGIS?

ArcGIS is a software platform developed by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) that allows users to create, manage, analyze, and share geographic data and maps. It is used in a variety of fields, including GIS (geographic information systems), cartography, and spatial analysis. ArcGIS includes a range of software products and tools, including ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online, that support a wide range of mapping, analysis, and data management tasks. It also includes a range of data, including demographic data, land use and land cover data, and other types of spatial data, that can be used in analysis and mapping projects. ArcGIS can be used in a variety of contexts, including environmental planning and management, emergency response and preparedness, and business and market analysis.