This guide on vector tile standards explains how data is stored and encoded in vector tiles. Just as applications make assumptions about what information exists in a database, so do Mapbox tools make assumptions about how vector tiles store geographic information. Understanding these standards can help you understand how to work with Mapbox vector tiles. This guide covers file format, examples of
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