Module:Location map/data/United Kingdom/doc

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This is the documentation page for Module:Location map/data/United Kingdom

File:United Kingdom-CIA WFB Map.png
Map of the United Kingdom

Template:Location map United Kingdom is a location map definition used to overlay markers and labels on an equirectangular projection map of the United Kingdom. The markers are placed by latitude and longitude coordinates on the default map or a similar map image.

Usage

These definitions are used by the following templates when invoked with parameter "United Kingdom":

Map definition

Alternative map

The map defined as image1 (Template:Location map/data/United Kingdom) can be displayed by using the relief or AlternativeMap parameters in {{Location map}}, {{Location map many}} and {{Location map+}}. The map defined as image2 (Template:Location map/data/United Kingdom) can only be displayed by using the AlternativeMap parameter. The use of these two parameters is shown in the examples below. Additional examples can be found at:

Examples using location map templates

Location map, using default map (image)

London (the United Kingdom)
{{Location map | United Kingdom
| width   = 180
| lat_deg = 51.507
| lon_deg = -0.128
| label   = London
}}

Location map many, using relief map (image1)

{{Location map many | United Kingdom
| relief   = yes
| width    = 180
| caption  = Two locations in the United Kingdom
| lat1_deg = 51.507
| lon1_deg = -0.128
| label1   = London
| lat2_deg = 55.858
| lon2_deg = -4.259
| label2   = Glasgow
}}

Location map+, using AlternativeMap

{{Location map+ | United Kingdom
| AlternativeMap = United Kingdom relief location map.jpg
| width   = 180
| caption = Two locations in the United Kingdom
| places  =
  {{Location map~ | United Kingdom
  | lat_deg = 51.507
  | lon_deg = -0.128
  | label   = London
  }}
  {{Location map~ | United Kingdom
  | lat_deg = 55.858
  | lon_deg = -4.259
  | label   = Glasgow
  }}
}}

See also

Location map templates
Infobox templates incorporating (passing values to) the Location map template
List