GeoFrame

Geometry Representation

Format	Representation
WKT	POLYGON((0 0, 1 0, 1 1, 0 0))
WKB (hex)	0103000000010000000400000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000F03F000000000000F03F00000000000000000000000000000000
Coordinates	[[[0.0, 0.0], [1.0, 0.0], [1.0, 1.0], [0.0, 0.0]]]

Geospatial File Formats

Element (KML)	Object (GeoJSON)	Object (GeoArrow)	Object (GeoParquet)	Description
Placemark	Feature	Feature	Feature	Represents a specific point, line, or polygon feature with associated attributes and geometry.
Document	FeatureCollection	FeatureCollection	FeatureCollection	A container for multiple features, such as placemarks, that are grouped together.
Folder	None	None	None	Organizes features or other folders within a KML document. It can be used to create hierarchical structures.
LineString	LineString	LineString	LineString	Represents a line or a set of connected line segments.
Polygon	Polygon	Polygon	Polygon	Represents a closed shape with a boundary formed by a series of connected straight lines.
MultiGeometry	GeometryCollection	GeometryCollection	GeometryCollection	Represents a collection of multiple geometries, such as points, lines, or polygons.
Style	Style	None	None	Defines the visual appearance of features, such as colors, line styles, and icons.
ExtendedData	Properties	Properties	Properties	Allows additional custom data to be associated with a feature. In GeoJSON, properties are used similarly.
Coordinates	Coordinates	Coordinates	Coordinates	Specifies a single point in latitude, longitude, and optionally, altitude. Coordinates in GeoJSON have a similar structure.
TimeStamp/TimeSpan	None	None	None	Provides the ability to visualize time-based geographic data.