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# Geometry Statements

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[Geometry Constructors](/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/geometry-constructors/geometry-constructors.md)
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Learn about geometry constructors in MariaDB Server. This section details SQL functions for creating spatial data types like points, lines, and polygons, enabling geospatial data management.
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[Geometry Properties](/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/geometry-constructors/geometry-properties.md)
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Learn about geometry properties. This section details SQL functions for retrieving attributes of spatial objects, such as area, length, and bounding box, essential for geospatial analysis.
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[Geometry Relations](/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/geometry-constructors/geometry-relations.md)
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Learn about geometry relations in MariaDB Server. This section details SQL functions for determining spatial relationships between geometric objects, such as ST\_Intersects and ST\_Contains.
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[LineString Properties](/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/geometry-constructors/linestring-properties.md)
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Learn about LINESTRING properties in MariaDB Server. This section details SQL functions for retrieving attributes of linear spatial objects, such as length, number of points, and start/end points.
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[MBR (Minimum Bounding Rectangle)](/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/geometry-constructors/mbr-minimum-bounding-rectangle.md)
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Learn about Minimum Bounding Rectangles (MBR) in MariaDB Server. This section details how to calculate and use MBRs for spatial indexing and efficient querying of geometric data.
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[Miscellaneous GIS functions](/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/geometry-constructors/miscellaneous-gis-functions.md)
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Explore miscellaneous GIS functions in MariaDB Server. This section details various SQL functions that support geographic information system operations and spatial data analysis.
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[Point Properties](/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/geometry-constructors/point-properties.md)
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Learn about POINT properties in MariaDB Server. This section details SQL functions for retrieving attributes of point spatial objects, such as their X and Y coordinates.
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[Polygon Properties](/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/geometry-constructors/polygon-properties.md)
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Learn about POLYGON properties in MariaDB Server. This section details SQL functions for retrieving attributes of polygonal spatial objects, such as area, perimeter, and the number of rings.
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[WKB](/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/geometry-constructors/wkb.md)
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Learn about Well-Known Binary (WKB) in MariaDB Server. This section details how to represent and store geometric data in a binary format, essential for efficient spatial data exchange and storage.
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[WKT](/docs/server/reference/sql-statements/geometry-constructors/wkt.md)
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Learn about Well-Known Text (WKT) in MariaDB Server. This section details how to represent and store geometric data in a text format, essential for human-readable spatial data exchange.
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