Version History of Provinces 2015 (1:4 500 000) Dataset

The 'History' table is an integral part of a dataset collection, providing a comprehensive historical record of its base table rows. This history table originates from 'Tilastokeskus' (Statistics Finland) and is designed to track the changes in the data over time. It is especially useful in maintaining the integrity of the data and in facilitating data analytics that take into account the temporal aspect of the data.

The table is enriched with a variety of columns. Unique identifiers for each row are formed by a combination of a start date and a row number, which help track the sequence and time frame of the data's extraction. This is further enhanced with an end date, indicating when a new version of the row was extracted from the source. If the end date is null, it signifies that the row is the most recent version.

A particularly interesting aspect of this table is the inclusion of geospatial data. Several columns starting with 'geom_' contain geographic information, providing rich resources for geospatial data analytics. These geographic coordinates are represented using the WGS 84 coordinate reference system, where the axis order is longitude first, followed by latitude.

The base table contents, translated as 'Regions 2015 (1:4 500 000)', provide a snapshot of regional data, including various geographic attributes. These attributes include, for example, the names of regions in different languages.

Given the rich historical and geospatial data, this table can be utilized in various ways in data analytics. For instance, one could track the changes in regional boundaries over time or analyze the growth patterns of different regions. Furthermore, combining this data with other socio-economic indicators, one could study the impact of geographical factors on social or economic developments.