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Multipolygon geometry is a fundamental concept in computational geometry and geographic information systems (GIS). It represents a collection of polygons, each defined by a series of vertices connected by edges. This structure is used to model complex spatial features that cannot be adequately represented by a single polygon, such as islands within lakes or multiple disconnected landmasses.

In a multipolygon, each polygon is typically defined by a list of linear rings. The outer boundary of the polygon is represented by a single linear ring, while any holes or inner boundaries are represented by additional linear rings. The vertices of these rings are specified in a consistent order, either clockwise for the outer boundary or counterclockwise for inner boundaries, to ensure proper orientation.

Multipolygon geometry is widely used in various applications, including cartography, urban planning, and environmental modeling. It allows for the efficient storage and manipulation of complex spatial data, enabling operations such as intersection, union, and difference to be performed on multiple polygons simultaneously. This makes multipolygon geometry an essential tool for analyzing and visualizing spatial relationships in a wide range of disciplines.