How can I use Matplotlib to create maps?

How can I use Matplotlib to create maps?

You can use Matplotlib along with Basemap or Cartopy to create maps. Would you like a simple example?

Yes, please provide a basic example.

Sure! First, install Basemap with pip install basemap. Then, you can use the following code:

import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
from mpl_toolkits.basemap import Basemap

plt.figure(figsize=(10, 7))
map = Basemap(projection='lcc', resolution='h',
              lat_0=40, lon_0=-100)
map.drawcoastlines()
map.drawcountries()
plt.title('Simple Map with Basemap')
plt.show()

What if I want to add data points to the map?

You can add data points using the scatter method. Just provide the latitude and longitude of your points. Would you like to see an example?