Gazetteer is an interactive map-based web application that aggregates multi-source country data into a single dashboard experience. Users can search for a country or detect their current location to explore key insights such as population and demographics, economy indicators, weather, and points of interest (POIs). The project highlights API integration, geographic visualization, and data presentation using a Leaflet map and Chart.js charts, powered by PHP backend services that collect and format data from multiple external APIs.
Key Features
- Country search and interactive map navigation
- User location detection to auto-focus the map
- Multi-API data aggregation via PHP backend endpoints
- Weather and POI information rendered dynamically
- Charts and panels for clear data visualization
Tech Overview
- Stack: HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Bootstrap, Leaflet, Chart.js
- APIs & Data Sources: REST Countries, OpenWeather, GeoNames, OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia
- Live Project: selennurkarakaya.co.uk/gazetteer
- GitHub: github.com/selenkarakaya/...
- Project date: December 2025