Javascript World Map

Question

I am looking for a Javascript framework for creating a world map with the ability to draw different couture patterns in different colors. Thanks!

Answer 1

I would use the big jVectorMap, which you can find here:

http://jvectormap.com/

Easy and you can get more cards to import

Answer 2

It is better to use SVG to improve graphics. To learn more about this: http://www.w3schools.com/svg/default.asp

You can use the free maps provided by wikimedia: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Blank_SVG_maps_of_the_world

More free maps at: http://speckyboy.com/2010/05/03/25-free-vector-world-maps-ai-eps-and-svg-formats/

Answer 3

You can edit SVG files with Inkscape to quickly create links. To get support for older browsers, you can use the Raphael.js library, which supports IE 6-8 using VML. Here is an example where you started: http://www.raphaeljs.com/world . With a little work, you can even add tooltips, scaling, latitude and longitude. See http://simplemaps.com/world for an example of what is possible with Raphael / JavaScript (disclaimer: commercial product that I created).