Welcome to the Geographic Discovery Tool

This interactive document was created as part of a data visualization project. The map below showcases a few iconic world landmarks using the Leaflet package in R.

Why Leaflet?

Leaflet is one of the most popular open-source JavaScript libraries for interactive maps. It is mobile-friendly, lightweight, and works seamlessly with R Markdown to create professional-grade geospatial visualizations.

Data Summary

The map highlights r nrow(landmarks) significant landmarks across four continents.

Interactive Features: You can zoom in/out, drag the map, and click on the colored circles to see the name of the landmark.

Layering: This map uses the CartoDB Positron tile layer for a clean, minimalist aesthetic that makes data points pop.