Spatial data defines a location using points, lines, polygons or pixels and includes location, shape, size and orientation. Non-spatial data relates to a specific location and includes statistical, text, image or multimedia data linked to spatial data defining the location. The document outlines key differences between spatial and non-spatial data, noting that spatial data is multi-dimensional and correlated while non-spatial data is one-dimensional and independent, with implications for conceptual, processing and storage issues.