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+---
+
+name: Bug Report
+about: Create a bug report to help us improve geopandas
+title: "BUG:"
+labels: "bug, needs triage"
+
+---
+
+- [ ] I have checked that this issue has not already been reported.
+
+- [ ] I have confirmed this bug exists on the latest version of geopandas.
+
+- [ ] (optional) I have confirmed this bug exists on the master branch of geopandas.
+
+---
+
+**Note**: Please read [this guide](https://matthewrocklin.com/blog/work/2018/02/28/minimal-bug-reports) detailing how to provide the necessary information for us to reproduce your bug.
+
+#### Code Sample, a copy-pastable example
+
+```python
+# Your code here
+
+```
+
+#### Problem description
+
+[this should explain **why** the current behaviour is a problem and why the expected output is a better solution]
+
+#### Expected Output
+
+#### Output of ``geopandas.show_versions()``
+
+<details>
+
+[paste the output of ``geopandas.show_versions()`` here leaving a blank line after the details tag]
+
+</details>
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md
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+---
+
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest an idea for geopandas
+title: "ENH:"
+labels: "enhancement"
+
+---
+
+#### Is your feature request related to a problem?
+
+[this should provide a description of what the problem is, e.g. "I wish I could use geopandas to do [...]"]
+
+#### Describe the solution you'd like
+
+[this should provide a description of the feature request, e.g. "`GeoDataFrame.foo` should get a new parameter `bar` that [...]", try to write a docstring for the desired feature]
+
+#### API breaking implications
+
+[this should provide a description of how this feature will affect the API]
+
+#### Describe alternatives you've considered
+
+[this should provide a description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered]
+
+#### Additional context
+
+[add any other context, code examples, or references to existing implementations about the feature request here]
+
+```python
+# Your code here, if applicable
+
+```
+
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/installation_issue.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/installation_issue.md
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+---
+
+name: Installation Issue 
+about: Ask about installing geopandas 
+title: ""
+labels: "installation"
+
+---
+
+- [ ] I have read the [documentation on installation](https://geopandas.org/install.html) and followed the instructions provided.
+
+- [ ] I have looked through [issues labeled "installation"](https://github.com/geopandas/geopandas/labels/installation) in the geopandas repo.
+
+---
+
+#### System information
+
+[what operating system do you have and what package management system are you
+using]
+
+#### Environment details
+
+<details>
+
+[if using conda, paste the output of `conda info` and `conda list`; if using
+pip, `pip freeze`] 
+
+</details>
+
diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/submit_question.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/submit_question.md
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+---
+
+name: Submit Question
+about: Ask a general question about geopandas
+title: "QST:"
+labels: "question"
+
+---
+
+- [ ] I have searched the [geopandas] tag on [StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/geopandas) and [GIS StackExchange](https://gis.stackexchange.com/questions/tagged/geopandas) for similar questions.
+
+- [ ] I have asked my usage related question on [StackOverflow](https://stackoverflow.com) or [GIS StackExhange](https://gis.stackexchange.com).
+
+---
+
+#### Question about geopandas
+
+**Note**: If you'd still like to submit a question, please read [this guide](
+https://matthewrocklin.com/blog/work/2018/02/28/minimal-bug-reports) detailing how to provide the necessary information for us to reproduce your question.
+
+```python
+# Your code here, if applicable
+
+```