Version History of Regions 2013 (Scale 1:1 000 000)

The 'table__history' is a rich compilation of data, sourced from 'Tilastokeskus' (Statistics Finland), detailing the version history of its base table rows. This history table includes columns that offer a unique blend of temporal, geographical, and categorical information. The table, part of the 'tilastointialueet_maakunta1000k_2013' dataset collection, is essentially a historical record of Finnish regions as of 2013.

The table's content is organized by a unique combination of '_start_date' and '_row_number', acting as a distinctive identifier for each row in this version history table. The '_start_date' denotes the date when the row was extracted from the data source, and the '_end_date' indicates when a new version of the row was extracted. If the '_end_date' value is null, it represents the most recent version of the row.

Several columns in the table embody geographic information useful for geospatial data analytics. The geographic coordinates are expressed using the WGS 84 coordinate reference system, with longitude presented first, followed by latitude.

The table also encompasses categorical data, such as the 'name' that represents the name of the region in English, and 'maakunta' that stands for the unique code of each region. A few other columns hold the name of the region in different languages.

This table's diverse and comprehensive structure renders it invaluable for numerous data analytics applications. For example, researchers could use it to track historical changes in the geographical boundaries of Finnish regions. Similarly, it could be of use to comparative linguists studying the different names used for each region in various languages. Marketing analysts could harness this data to analyze regional trends over time, potentially leading to more effective, localized marketing strategies.